Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/07/09
Associate Professor (Department of Reasoning for Intelligence, SANKEN, The University of Osaka)
D125070775
The University of Osaka
Research field : Informatics - Statistical science | Natural Science - Applied mathematics and statistics | Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics | Informatics - Intelligent informatics
Associate Professor : 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 Reasoning for Intelligence, SANKEN, The University of Osaka, conducts a broad spectrum of research in data science, with a particular emphasis on statistical causal inference, ranging from fundamental to applied studies. We are seeking a highly qualified individual who can actively collaborate with our faculty members, contribute to ongoing research projects, and demonstrate the ability to conceive and carry out original research. In addition to research responsibilities, the successful applicant will be expected to engage in administrative and operational responsibilities related to university management and contribute to the education of undergraduate and graduate students.
https://www.sanken.osaka-u.ac.jp/assets/recruit/Recruit_20250708-shimizu_en.pdf -
Work content and job description
[Specialized Field]
Data Science
[Responsibilities]
・Research in the areas described above.
・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
・Administrative jobs in SANKEN and The University of Osaka. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (SANKEN) (The Department of Reasoning for Intelligence)
Job type
- Associate Professor
Research field
- Informatics - Statistical science
- Natural Science - Applied mathematics and statistics
- Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics
- Informatics - Intelligent informatics
Wages
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Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 10 million yen
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
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:00
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
[Essential]
Applicants must have:
(1) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field/s
(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s
(3) Business level or above Japanese and English language proficiency
[Preferred]
Applicants with research achievements in statistical causal inference, including causal discovery, as well as experience in supervising graduate-level students and conducting empirical data analysis
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Trial period 6 months
Work location
- 567-0047 Osaka 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki
Compensation
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Application period
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2025/07/09~2025/10/20 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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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 (the URL of your Google Scholar profile page, original papers, review papers, books, patents, invited presentations, grants and funding acquired, etc.)
3. Reprints of 3 major original papers
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
7. 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.
Please compile application documents (1 to 7) into individual PDF files and combine them
into a single ZIP file. Name the file as “ApplicantName.zip” and submit it via the "Web
Application" feature of the JREC-IN Portal (Applications submitted by postal mail will not
be accepted):
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop
Contact Person: Professor Shohei Shimizu
Tel: +81-6-6879-8540 E-mail: info@ds.sanken.osaka-u.ac.jp -
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.
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Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified within four 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
The University of Osaka
SANKEN
SHIMIZU Shohei
0668798540
info(at)ds.sanken.osaka-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
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