Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/06/09
Assistant Professor (Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering)
D125060542
Osaka University
Research field : Environmental science - Unspecified | Social Infrastructure - Environmental systems for civil engineering | Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering | Life Science - Applied microbiology
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Laboratory of Bio-Environmental Engineering, Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka, is responsible for conducting research on environmental conservation and restoration, and sustainable utilization of energy and resource using the abilities of living organisms (microorganisms and plants). The current research focuses are exploring the functions of useful microorganisms, elucidating interactions between organisms, controlling the dynamics of microbial communities at the molecular level, and applying those to environmental technologies, with the aim of establishing a co-beneficial process that combines conservation and purification of water environments with resource recovery and circulation.
http://www.see.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/wb/ikelab/
The laboratory is seeking an academic staff member who can contribute to developing and harnessing the strength of the laboratory’s research and open new frontiers in the research field, with flexible and comprehensive thinking and unique expertise. We look forward to receiving applications from young people who are motivated and enthusiastic to actively engage in interdisciplinary research that combines different fields and to collaborate with domestic and international research institutes and companies. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but also teaching liberal arts and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. -
Work content and job description
The laboratory is seeking an academic staff member who can contribute to developing and harnessing the strength of the laboratory’s research and open new frontiers in the research field, with flexible and comprehensive thinking and unique expertise. We look forward to receiving applications from young people who are motivated and enthusiastic to actively engage in interdisciplinary research that combines different fields and to collaborate with domestic and international research institutes and companies. The successful applicant will be responsible for not only conducting research but also teaching liberal arts and other subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Bio-Environmental Engineering
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Environmental science - Unspecified
- Social Infrastructure - Environmental systems for civil engineering
- Manufacturing Technology - Biofunction and bioprocess engineering
- Life Science - Applied microbiology
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~
The amount is only a rough estimate, and the actual amount will be determined based on “47．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System” according to their career history and other factors.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
Working hours
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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 (including prospective doctoral degree by date of hire)
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Work experience
Applicants with experience of supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate level are prefered.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
From the starting date to September 30, 2030
Probationary period present
Trial period 6 months
Work location
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565-0871
Osaka
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka
Suita Campus, The University of Osaka
Compensation
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Insurance
Others : available
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
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/06/09~2025/07/22 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
565-0871 Osaka 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka
Prof. Michihiko Ike
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URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Document screening will be followed by interviews.
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Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within one month after the application deadline.
Contact details
Osaka University
Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering
Michihiko Ike
koubo_wb(at)see.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Notes
On June 11, the conditions in working hours and Wages (approximate) were revised.
