Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2024/09/09
D124090595
Osaka University
Research field : Manufacturing Technology - Fluid engineering
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University is now inviting applications for a professor committed to research and educational activities in the specialized field specified below.
Specialized Field: Fluid dynamics for multi-scale phenomena
Work content and job description
The successful applicant will (1) conduct research in the specialized field and its related fields, (2) teach subjects primarily related to hydraulics and the fundamentals of mechanical engineering to undergraduate students and subjects related to fluid dynamics to graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and (3) be expected to take on administrative responsibilities assigned with mutual consent.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Complex Mechanics Area, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Annual salary system (with retirement allowance) is applied.
Based on “Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
Annual salary shall be determined in accordance with the academic background.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:00
Overtime and other explanations :
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
[Essential]
Applicants must have:
(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field
(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s
(3) Business-level or above Japanese language proficiency
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Probationary Period: 6 months
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Others : Based on “18.Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Osaka University 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.
Others
Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation
Starting Date: April 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Application period
2024/09/12~2024/11/12 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. A Curriculum Vitae *Please use the above university form "Resume_for_educational_research_positions."
2. A list of research achievements ([1] peer-reviewed papers, [2] international conference proceedings, [3] reviews or overviews, [4] books, [5] patents, [6] others, where all authors, paper title, journal title, volume number, publication date, and pages must be clarified for [1] to [3])
3. Any documents such as portfolios on the above [6] of list of research achievements, if applicable
4. Membership and affiliation with academic societies and contribution to international conferences and to the societies
5. Received awards, description of the content, and the prize-awarding institution
6. A list of research funds such as Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research acquired in the last ten years (identifying principal investigator or collaborator)
7. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
8. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
9. Name, affiliation, and contact information of three professional references who are willing to be contacted about the applicant
10. Reprints of up to five major peer-reviewed original papers (photocopies acceptable)
Submit your application to:
Professor Hideki Kobayashi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
via the JREC-IN Portal Web Application system.
* Bind all the documents (items 1 to 10) into a single PDF file (with full security countermeasures) and upload it.
* E-Mail submissions or postal applications will not be accepted.
*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 parties.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Document screening will be followed by interviews.
Notification of result
Successful applicants through document screening will be contacted by email.
Please note that unsuccessful applicants through document screening will not be contacted.
Contact details
Osaka University
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor Shintaro Takeuchi
shintaro.takeuchi@mech.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Notes
Concerning work conditions other than those above-mentioned, please refer to “3. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and/or related regulations.
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”.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various support for female academic staff members.