Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/01/27
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Associate Professor in the D3 Center
D125011566
Osaka University
Research field : Informatics - Perceptual information processing | Informatics - Intelligent informatics
Associate Professor : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Lecturer level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Assistant Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Intelligence and Sensing Research Division, D3 Center, at the University of Osaka (https://www.d3c.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/#p-2-1-1) is seeking a researcher (Associate Professor or Assistant Professor) who is an expert in machine learning, computer vision, and big data analysis. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with researchers in various fields and contribute to the creation of interdisciplinary research using machine learning and big data, as well as to educate individuals capable of engaging in data-driven research.
Additionally, this research division is part of the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology(https://www.is.ids.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/). The candidate will also contribute to the education and research guidance of graduate students as part of a concurrent position within the graduate school.
Applications are welcome from a wide range of research fields, including machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and medical informatics. -
Work content and job description
-Research related to the fields mentioned above
-Education and research guidance for the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
-Administration and management duties at the D3 Center -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Intelligence and Sensing Research Division, D3 Center
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - Perceptual information processing
- Informatics - Intelligent informatics
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 10 million yen
Amounts are for reference only.
Based on “47. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/publications/kitei_shugyou.html
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:00
Overtime and other explanations : Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
A doctoral degree
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Description
[Essential]
Applicants must have:
(1) A doctoral degree
(2) Sufficient research experience in the above fields of expertise
(3) Proficiency in Japanese and English sufficient to conduct lectures and perform administrative duties.
[Preferred]
* Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate students
* Ability to conduct research discussions and supervise students in English
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
From the starting date to March 31, 2029
*Following the completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuity of work and performance evaluation.
*The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
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565-0871
Osaka
2-8 Yamadaoka, Osaka, Japan
Suita Campus
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
Application Considerations
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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
Application period
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2025/01/27~2025/02/28 Deadline for receipt
Must arrive no later than February 28, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Application method
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Application documents must be written in English or Japanese and submitted as PDF files.
①CV: Please use “Resume for educational/research positions” available at the following link:
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links
②A list of publications and other activities, categorized as Original Papers, Reviews, Books, Conference Proceedings, Awards, Funds and H-index.
③Reprints of 5 major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
④Names and summaries of awards received to date
⑤A summary of research and educational activities to date (maximum of 2 A4 pages)
⑥Ambitions for research and education after assuming the position (maximum of 2 A4 pages)
⑦Names, affiliations, and contact information of two referees
⑧Materials related to English language proficiency (copies of TOEFL, TOEIC, Eiken, etc., score reports, and a description of experience in overseas stays and work using English, etc.)
*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.
*Application documents will not be returned. -
Notification of result
After screening of application documents, an interview will be conducted. Only applicants who pass the document screening will be notified of the interview within two weeks after the application deadline.
*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.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Contact details
Osaka University
Intelligence and Sensing Research Division, D3 Center
Hajime Nagahara
0661056068
nagahara@ids.osaka-u.ac.jp
All documents listed above must be submitted through the JREC-IN Portal.
Please do not send them directly to the contact person.
Notes
Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University 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.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
"Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
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.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/
* 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.
