Notice of Faculty Recruitment: Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
applications for a Professor in Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University

The Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, invites applications for a professorship to conduct outstanding, original research covering all research areas related to biological sciences and their boundary fields, and to exercise leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be responsible for university-wide common education, undergraduate education, and graduate education.
Job title: Professor
Number of openings: 3 people
Affiliation: Graduate School of Science (Department of Biological Sciences)
Work location: Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyamacho, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Field of specialization: Biological sciences
Job Description: Lead and promote laboratory research, while engaging in education, research guidance, and administration (entrance examinations, various committees, etc.) for graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, as well as university-wide general education and organizational management.
Application Requirements: [Mandatory Conditions]
(1) Must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent capability or achievements.
(2) Having a sufficient track record of research
(3) Proficiency in Japanese and English at a level that does not interfere with business operations.
Hiring date: April 1, 2026 or later (start date is negotiable)
Contract period: Indefinite
Probationary period: 6 months
Application Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025 (Must arrive by) *Japan Standard Time
Other: Immediately after taking office, you will be able to select and hire one Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Assistant Professor (all fixed-term) to form a new research group. In addition, you are scheduled to be able to hire another person within five years of taking office.
Details: For detailed information and submission documents, please visit the website ( https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/recruit/ ) Please refer to the recruitment guidelines posted on.

The Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka invites applications for a professorship from candidates engaged in all areas of biological sciences and their related interdisciplinary fields. We seek individuals who can conduct outstanding and original research and demonstrate leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidates will be responsible for teaching in general education courses across the university, as well as in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Position: Professor
Number of Positions: Three
Affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science
Work Location: Toyonaka campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, Japan)
Specialized Field: Biological sciences
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to lead a research group and
- conduct research on the Biological Science,
- actively participate in education for graduate and undergraduate students and perform other university-related duties.
Qualifications: [Essential] Applicants must have:
i) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field/s
ii) Sufficient research achievements and activity
iii) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency
Starting Date: On or after April 1, 2026 (the actual starting date is negotiable)
Term of Employment: No fixed term (Until the end of the fiscal year of reaching 65 years of age)
Probationary Period: 6 months
Application Deadline: Must arrive no later than October 6, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Additional Information: After appointment, two faculty members, either an Associate Professor, an Associate Professor (Lecturer) or an Assistant Professor (limited term), can be recruited to form a new research group.
Details : For detailed information and submission documents, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the website ( https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruit/ ).