Professor (Graduate School of Science, Department of Chemistry)

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, the University of Osaka, invites applications from candidates with a strong commitment to innovative research in the field described below, active engagement in education, and collaboration with faculty members in related fields to further advance education and research.

Research Field

Physical chemistry of chemical reactions involving atoms, molecules, and molecular assemblies, using distinctive experimental approaches. The scope also includes research aimed at elucidating the fundamental principles underlying the development of new functional molecules, materials, and catalysts through an understanding of chemical reactions and reaction environments.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research, teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including general education courses, and actively contribute to the administration of the Faculty and Graduate School of Science.

https://www.chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/graduate/chem-e/index.html

Work content and job description

• Research in the areas of chemical kinetics and dynamics.
• Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
• Administrative duties in Graduate School of Science and The University of Osaka.

Assigned department

Existing departments

Graduate School of Science, Department of Chemistry

Job type

Professor level

Research field

Others - Others

Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics

Wages

Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 11 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

Description

Applicants must have:

1. A doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications or achievements
2. Excellent research achievements in the related field/s
3. Commitment to positively contribute to the educational activities and management of the School of Science and Graduate School of Science
4. Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

Employment Type

Regular employee

Contract period

Tenured - Non-tenure track

Probationary period present

6 months

Work location

560-0043 Osaka Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka, 1-1, Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, 560-0043 JAPAN

Compensation

Various systems

• Pay increase system : available
• Bonus : available
• Retirement allowances : available
• Transportation expenses : available
• Retirement age : available

Insurance

Others : 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

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

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Job content supplemental explanation

As soon as possible after decision

Application period

2026/11/02~2027/02/26 Deadline for receipt

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing

1. A Curriculum Vitae (with photo attached)

*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following website.

https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links

Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , Mailing
2. A list of research achievements with major ones marked (peer-reviewed original articles, review papers, books, patents, presentations at international conferences, awards and prizes with their outline)

Other online application forms
3. Reprints of major original papers (up to 10 papers)
4. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
5. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
6. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing to be contacted

*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.

Applicants should compile application documents (1–6) into PDF files, combine them into a single ZIP file, and submit it through the JREC-IN Portal online application system (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/ ).

Other Mailing Documents

If there is any difficulty in submitting through the Portal system, please submit by postal service:

Attention: Professor Yoshitaka KASAMATSU

Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka

1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, 560-0043 JAPAN

*Please write “Application for faculty position (Professor in Physical Chemistry Division)” on the front of the envelope in red ink.

• Please submit the above documents together with their PDF files, recorded on electronic media such as USB memory.

*Applications should be sent by registered mail or courier.

*Submitted application documents will not be returned.

Contact Person: Professor Yoshitaka KASAMATSU

Tel: +81-6-6850-5415 E-mail: kasa@chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

560-0043 Osaka Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka 1-1, Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, 560-0043 JAPAN

Professor KASAMATSU Yoshitaka

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.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruit/

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified.

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

Notification of result

We will notify you by email or phone once a decision has been made.

Contact details

The University of Osaka

Chemistry

Yoshitaka KASAMATSU

0668505415

kasa(at)chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp

• Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Notes

This laboratory in the Division of Physical Chemistry has the following faculty positions: Professor (the position advertised here), Associate Professor (Dock-Chil CHE), and Assistant Professor (Tomoki MISAKA).

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.

https://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/

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．

*National University Corporation Osaka University is the same as the University of Osaka.