Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/04/14
Associate Professor (tenure track), or Professor in the D3 Center, The University of Osaka
D125040882
Osaka University
Research field : Informatics - Perceptual information processing | Informatics - Intelligent informatics | Informatics - Intelligent robotics | Informatics - Human interface and interaction
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Associate Professor : Contract employee - Nontenured - 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 working for interdisciplinary joint research with other divisions and companies and contributes to data-driven research and data-driven universities, which is the mission of the D3 Center.
This research division is looking for a young researcher (associate professors or professors) who is an expert in artificial intelligence technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing. He or she also works to conduct interdisciplinary joint research, collaborates with researchers in various research fields, and educates people in data integration and utilization.
In addition, this research division is also a research group in the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology(https://www.is.ids.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/). The candidate will contribute to education and research guidance for graduate students in a concurrent position in graduate school in Japanese and English.
Applications are welcome from various research fields, including machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and medical informatics. The candidate works with the faculty members of the research division for the research and management of the division.
In the case of employment as an Associate Professor, the appointment will be as a tenure-track faculty member by the D3 Center's tenure-track regulations. -
Work content and job description
-Research related to the fields mentioned above
-Interdisciplinary joint research and industry-academia collaborative research at the D3 Center
-Administration and management duties at the D3 Center
-Education and research guidance for the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Intelligence and Sensing Research Division, D3 Center
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
Research field
- Informatics - Perceptual information processing
- Informatics - Intelligent informatics
- Informatics - Intelligent robotics
- Informatics - Human interface and interaction
Wages
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Professor level
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 12 million yen
Amounts are for reference only.
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/publications/kitei_shugyou.html -
Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 7 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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Professor level
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) -
Associate Professor
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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Professor level
Regular employee
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Associate Professor
Contract employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Professor level
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Probationary Period:6 months
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Associate Professor
Nontenured - Tenure-track
In the case of employment as an associate professor (tenure track), the term of employment will be 5 years from the date of appointment under the tenure track system. A review will be conducted 1 year before the expiration date of the term, and if deemed eligible, the candidate will be continued in employment as an associate professor with no fixed term. If deemed necessary in the aforementioned review, the candidate may be reappointed (term of up to 3 years, one time only).In the case of reappointment, another review will be conducted 1 year before the expiration date of the term, and if deemed eligible, the candidate will be continued in employment as an associate professor with no fixed term.
Probationary period present
Probationary Period: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
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Job content supplemental explanation
*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be determined based on their qualifications and achievements.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/04/14~2025/05/31 Deadline for receipt
Must arrive no later than May 31, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Application method
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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.
① CV: Please use “Resume for educational/research positions” available at the following link: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links
② A list of publications and other activities, categorized as Original Papers, Reviews, Books, Patents, Conference Proceedings and H-index.
③ Reprints of 5 major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
④ Names and summaries of awards received to date
⑤ A summary of research and educational activities to date (maximum of 2 A4 pages)
⑥ Ambitions for research and education after assuming the position (maximum of 2 A4 pages)
⑦ Names, affiliations, and contact information of two referees
⑧ Materials 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.
*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.
