Job type

• Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Informatics - High performance computing
• Informatics - Information network
• Informatics - Software

Wages

• Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen

  Remuneration: 5,409,000 JPY to 6,423,300 JPY per annum.
  (Monthly payments will be made in one-twelfth of the annual salary.)
  *Remuneration is determined according to the duties assigned to the successful applicant, based on the applicant’s career and other qualifications.
  *A commuting allowance is provided.
  *Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependents, and retirement are included in the aforementioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor / Others

  ・A doctoral degree or equivalent in computer science.
  
  
  

• Description

  [Essential requirements]
  Applicants must have:
  ・A doctoral degree or equivalent in computer science.
  ・Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks, particularly in research achievements related to edge computing and cloud computing.
  ・Experience in software or system development related to the management of computer or network resources.
  ・The ability to work responsibly and in cooperation with faculty members and researchers at the D3 Center, as well as the researchers from other universities, research institutes, and enterprises participating in the Research and Development Project for Strengthening the Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure / Development of Post-5G Information and Communication Systems / Research and Development of Ultra-Distributed Computing Infrastructure.
  
  [Preferred]
  ・Proficiency in either English or Japanese to advance research and development, along with strong communication skills in both languages.
  ・Expertise and development experience in machine learning, particularly in distributed machine learning, reinforcement learning, and time series data analysis
  ・A demonstrated ability to contribute to the advancement of academic research in Japan with enthusiasm and dedication.
  
  

Employment Type

• Contract employee

  Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  From the starting date until October 15, 2025.
  *Following the completion of the term, the contract may be extended, subject to the continuity of work and performance evaluations.
  *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years from the starting date, based on the 'Regulations Pertaining to the Contract Period of the National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.

  Probationary period present

  6 months

Work location

• 567-0047 Osaka 5-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki

  Suita Campus (5-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan)

Compensation

• Various systems

  Transportation expenses : available

  Retirement age : available

• 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

  Salary and Benefits
  Based on “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System”
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

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)

Hiring date : 2025/04/01

Starting date : 2025/04/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  April 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Application period

• 2025/01/10~2025/03/31 Deadline for receipt

  March 31, 2025 (Japan Standard Time) or until the position is filled

Application method

• Attached documents

  Application Form : Online Submission
  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

  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/guide/employment/links
  2. A list of research achievements (Categorize them into peer-reviewed academic journals, refereed international conference papers, commentary papers, books, and others, such as patents and awards. Also, include the status of external funding received.)
  3. Reprints of major original papers (No more than two papers; include an outline of approximately one 500 words for each paper)
  4. An outline of your research achievements (within two A4 pages)
  5. Experience in software and system development (approximately one A4 page)
  6. Expectations and aspirations for this position (approximately one A4 page)
  7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of one or two professional referees who are willing to be contacted regarding the applicant
  
  *The 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.

• * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be notified of details about interviews.
  *Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant. For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.

• Notification of result

  *Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

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