Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/04/18
Professor (Major of Computer Science, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology)
D125041415
The University of Osaka
Research field : Informatics - Computational science
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Department of Computer Science at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Osaka, invites applications for a faculty position in the field of distributed computing, with a focus on algorithmic theory. We are seeking a candidate who actively engages in cutting-edge research on topics such as distributed systems, fault tolerance, and self-stabilization. Through advancing these research areas, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to the development of sustainable and highly reliable distributed systems, promoting a broad range of studies from theoretical foundations to practical applications. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to the advancement of the field through both research and education, and who demonstrate the potential for international recognition and collaboration. In addition to conducting research, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as courses in the university-wide liberal arts education program. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.
https://www.ist.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/majors/cs.php -
Work content and job description
- Research in the areas described above
- Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
- Administrative jobs in Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, and The University of Osaka. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - Computational science
Wages
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Annual Salary : 9 million yen ~
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:00
Holidays : Sunday, Saturday, National holidays, period from 29th December to 3rd January, and dates specified by the university.
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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field/s
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Work experience
- Excellent research achievements in the related field/s
- Business level or above Japanese language proficiency
- Experiences in supervising students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Probationary Period: 6 months
Work location
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565-0871
Osaka
1-5 Yamadaka, Suita-City
Suita Campus
Several responsibilities including educational activities for undergraduate students are performed also in Toyonaka Campus (1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan)
Compensation
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Various systems
Others : 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 -
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.
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas.
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
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.
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
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.
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting Date: October 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible hereafter)
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/04/18~2025/06/06 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
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/news/employ/links
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books, patents,
presentations at international conferences, the number of citations and h-index in the Google
Scholar)
3. PDF files of five major original papers
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. A list of obtaining research grants
6. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
7. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
8. 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. -
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
Document screening will be followed by interviews.
Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. -
Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline.
Contact details
The University of Osaka
Department of Computer Science, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
Yoshiki Higo
0668794105
higo@ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
Notes
“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.
https://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/
