Professor, International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  
  

  The International Center for Biotechnology has established a long-standing international network, particularly with countries in Southeast Asia, and promotes education and research in the field of biotechnology while fostering academic and human resource exchange with these regions. In this call, we seek applicants who are motivated to conduct research in biotechnology for manufacturing, addressing global challenges such as climate change and food security. In particular, candidates who can advance interdisciplinary research in collaboration with domestic and international institutions and contribute to the development of doctoral talent with both deep expertise and broad perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research as well as teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, they will be involved in developing international collaborative research initiatives, primarily with Southeast Asian partners, and in planning and managing student exchange programs that contribute to the recruitment of outstanding international students and the enhancement of global competencies among domestic students. Inquiries regarding the research field or international collaboration policies are welcome prior to application.

  
  

  https://www.icb.osaka-u.ac.jp/home-en/

• Work content and job description

  
  

  ・Research in the areas described above.
  
  ・Education and research supervision for graduate and undergraduate students, including international students
  
  ・Promotion of academic and human resource exchange with universities and research institutes in Southeast Asia
  
  ・Administrative duties in ICBiotech and the University of Osaka

• Assigned department

  
  

  Existing departments

  
  

  International Center for Biotechnology

Job type

• Professor level

Research field

• Life Science - Unspecified
• Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering

Wages

• Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~

  
  

  Based on “18. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
  
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei\_shugyou.html

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:15

  
  

  Break time :12:15-13:00

  
  

  Overtime and other explanations : Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
  
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei\_shugyou.html
  
  *The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  
  

  Ph.D. / Doctor

• Work experience

  
  

  [Essential]

  
  

  Applicants must:
  
  (1) Have a doctoral degree.
  
  (2) Have excellent research achievements in the related field.
  
  (3) Teach lectures, tutorials, and laboratory courses in the Biotechnology Course of the Division of Applied Science, School of Engineering, and in the Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering.
  
  (4) Have a proven track record of actively engaging in education and research activities abroad, particularly in Southeast Asia.
  
  (5) Be able to plan and implement exchanging programs for sending Japanese students overseas and accepting international students.
  
  (6) Have international collaborative research achievements, and develop them to publish their output to the society.
  
  (7) Have Japanese language proficiency of business level or above.

  
  

  [Preferred]

  
  

  Experience in supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
  
  The ability to supervise students in English is desirable.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

Contract period

• Tenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  Probationary period present

  
  

  6 months

Work location

• 565-0871 Osaka 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka

Compensation

• Insurance

  
  

  Employees'' Health Insurance : available

  
  

  Employees'' Pension Insurance : available

  
  

  Worker''s accident insurance : available

  
  

  Employment insurance : available

  
  

  Others : Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “36.Work Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff” and/or related regulations.
  
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei\_shugyou.html
  
  Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change.
  
  After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject to change within the limits set by the University.

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  
  

  The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas

Application Considerations

• Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

  
  

  For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Starting date : 2027/04/01

Application period

• 2026/07/13~2026/10/30 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Attached documents

  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following

  
  
  1. A Curriculum Vitae
     
     *Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following website.
     
     https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links
  2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents, presentations at international and domestic conferences, awards. Internationally co-authored papers should be highlighted by underline.)
  3. Copies of major original papers (up to five papers)
  4. Social activities, including activities at your research society and conference organization, etc.
  5. Track record of obtaining competitive external grants, such as KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research), including your role, such as PI or co-investigator
  6. Outline of your achievements in research, education, and international activities (within two A4 pages for each)
  7. Your plans and aspirations for research, education, and international activities (within two A4 pages for each)
  8. Name, affiliation, and contact information of three professional referees who are willing to be contacted about the applicant (at least one of whom must be from a country other than the applicant’s home country)
  9. Copies of English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC scores, a description of periods of residency outside Japan that demonstrate your English ability, or English related job experiences (Only for those whose primary language is not English)

• Return of application documents

  
  

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

URL of this job posting

• https://www.icb.osaka-u.ac.jp/home-en/

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  Document screening will be followed by interviews.
  
  *Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.

• Notification of result

  
  

  Selected applicants will be notified within three weeks after the application deadline.
  
  *Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Contact details

Osaka University

International Center for Biotechnology

Kohsuke HONDA

0668797438

honda.kohsuke.icb(at)osaka-u.ac.jp

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Notes

The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female academic staff members.

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