Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The group (laboratory) of Quantum Chemical Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, The University of Osaka (Course of Chemical Engineering for undergraduate education in the School of Engineering Science) is seeking an associate professor.
The successful candidate will be engaged in research on quantum chemical engineering in a wide sense, in collaboration with Professor Kitagawa in the same group.
The information about the Division of Chemical Engineering can be found at the following URL.
http://www.cheng.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
Work content and job description
- Research activities in research areas of quantum chemical engineering
- Educational activities for:
- Graduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the division of chemical engineering.
- Undergraduate-level courses in chemical engineering at the course of chemical engineering.
- Administrative and management operations for the Graduate School of Engineering Science and the University.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science
Job type
Associate Professor
Research field
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Functional solid state chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry
- Others - Others
- Quantum Chemical Engineering
- Quantum Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Computational Chemictry
Wages
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Based on 18. Osaka University National University Corporation New Annual Salary System Regulations for Faculty and Staff (Osaka University website)
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:00
Holidays : Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
Overtime and other explanations : Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
*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
Description
Applicants must have
- A doctoral degree.
- A significant research track record in the above fields.
- An ability to conduct educational and research activities for undergraduate students in the division of Chemical Engineering and graduate students in the course of Chemical Engineering.
- Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
560-8531 Osaka 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science
Compensation
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance : available
- Employees' Pension Insurance : available
- Worker's accident insurance : available
- Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant. For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation
April 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Application period
2026/10/27~2026/12/25 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission
Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
Other online application forms
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Please refer following for your submission of application documents
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Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following;
- 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 - A list of research achievements (Please classify publications into categories such as original papers (peer-reviewed), International conference proceedings (peer-reviewed), review papers, books, patents, etc)
- Reprints of approximately 10 major original papers
- An outline of research achievements (two A4 pages. Please describe this by citing the list of research achievements.)
- A list and an outline of awards and prizes
- A list of academic society engagement and social activities
- A list of research grants (listed separately as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator),
- A research plan and educational aspirations (one A4 page)
- Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who are willing to be contacted about the applicant.
Combine multiple PDF files into a single ZIP file, and send the application documents via the online submission system of JREC-IN Portal.
*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of screening and hiring procedures, and will not be disclosed to any third party.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application
Accept
Online Submission
E-mail Application
Not available
Recruiting Institution's Web application system
Not available
URL of this job posting
https://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruitment/index.html
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at The University of Osaka.
Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within four weeks after the application deadline.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Contact details
Osaka University
Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science
Yasutaka Kitagawa
0668506265
kitagawa.yasutaka.es(at)osaka-u.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University 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.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
Rules and Regulations － The University of Osaka
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female academic staff members.
The University of Osaka is committed to creating a harassment-free environment and conducts a variety of awareness-raising and educational activities.
If you have any concerns or become aware of any inappropriate behavior, remarks, or treatment, please feel free to contact our consultation office.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/campus/life/prevention_sh/prevention_sh
- The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
