Osaka University Graduate School of Science Faculty Recruitment

Overview: The Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, is seeking applications for a Professor position. We are looking for an individual who conducts outstanding, original research across all areas of biological sciences—spanning molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels—as well as interdisciplinary and boundary areas merging biology with physics, mathematical sciences, or chemistry, and who can demonstrate leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as general education for the entire university.

1. Job Title: Professor
2. Number of positions: 1
3. Affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science
4. Location: Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyamacho, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
5. Field of Expertise: Biological Sciences
6. Job Description: Directing the laboratory to promote research, as well as engaging in education, research guidance, and administration (entrance examinations, various committees, etc.) for the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, as well as university-wide general education and organizational management.
7. Application Requirements: [Mandatory Conditions]
(1) Must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent capability or achievements.
(2) Having sufficient research experience in the above-mentioned specialized fields.
(3) Proficiency in Japanese and English at a level that does not interfere with business operations.
8. Hire Date: April 1, 2027 or later (start date is negotiable)
9. Contract Period: Indefinite
10. Probationary Period: 6 months
11. Work style:
According to "6. Regulations on Working Hours, Holidays, and Leave of Osaka University National University Corporation"
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
*Subject to consent, the discretionary labor system for professional work applies (assumed working hours: 8 hours per day)
12. Salary and Allowances:
According to "18. National University Corporation Osaka University New Annual Salary System Faculty and Staff Salary Regulations"
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
13. Social Insurance, etc.: Enrolled in the Mutual Aid Association of National Public Officers, Employment Insurance, and Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
14. Application documents:
Application documents must be written in Japanese or English.
Required documents
1) Resume
* Please download and use the application resume for "Education and Research Positions" from the following website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/news/employ/links
2) List of research achievements (original papers, commentaries/reviews, books, patents, domestic and international conference presentations, etc. Mark the 5 main original papers with a circle)
3) Short descriptions of five major original research papers
4) Status of acquisition of external funds such as Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (past 5 years)
5) Summary of Research to Date (approx. 2,000 characters)
6) Future aspirations for research and education (approximately 2,000 words)
7) Names, affiliations, and contact information of 2 persons who can be contacted by us
8) Offprints (PDFs) of up to 5 main original research articles and 2 review articles, etc.
Please combine the required documents 1 through 8 into a single PDF file and attach it.
Please note that personal information provided in application documents will be used for the purpose of candidate selection and post-employment personnel procedures, and will not be disclosed to third parties.
Application documents will not be returned.
15. Submission and Contact Information: Please attach your application documents and send them to the E-mail address below. A confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application documents will be sent back after they are received.
Senkoucho2@bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp
* Please make the subject "Application for Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences".
* Total attachment size must not exceed 35MB.
* Name the file with your full name (e.g., Science_Taro.pdf)
* Attachments must be sent with sufficient security measures applied.
＜問合せ先＞
Osaka University Graduate School of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Chair Asako Shindo, Phone: 06-6850-5808, E-Mail shindo.asako.sci@osaka-u.ac.jp
Please contact the above address with any questions regarding the research environment or other matters.
16. Application Deadline: Must arrive by Monday, August 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
17. Selection Method:
After the document screening, a seminar and an interview will be conducted. The final selection results will be communicated to all applicants after all screening processes are completed.
* Travel and accommodation expenses for the interview are to be borne by the applicant.
18. Others:
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. Additionally, there is a prospect of hiring one more in or after academic year 2031.
Other working conditions mentioned above are subject to the National University Corporation Osaka University Employment Regulations and other rules.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
The above working conditions and other details are current as of the date this recruitment information is posted and are subject to change.
Furthermore, after hiring, your department, workplace, and job duties may be changed within the scope determined by the University.
Regarding the "deemed export" related to security export control, it is governed by the Osaka University Security Export Control Regulations and other rules.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/kitei/reiki_honbun/u035RG00000780.html
Osaka University promotes gender equality and provides various support programs for female faculty and staff.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/
We strongly encourage women and young people to apply.
*No smoking on the premises in principle
19. Recruiter: National University Corporation Osaka University

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Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Science, the University of Osaka

Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka invites applications for a Professorship from outstanding researchers conducting innovative research in any area of the biological sciences at the molecular, cellular, organismal, or population level, or in interdisciplinary fields at the interface of biology and physics, mathematics, or chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and demonstrate scientific leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching general education courses across the university, as well as in undergraduate and graduate programs.

1. Position: Professor
2. Number of Positions: 1 (One)
3. Affiliation: Graduate School of Science (Department of Biological Sciences) 4. Work Location: Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-City, Osaka, Japan) 5. Specialized Field: Biological Sciences 6. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will lead an independent research group and promote original research activities. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching and supervising students at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental and university operations such as entrance examinations, committee work, university-wide general education courses, and organizational management.
7. Qualifications:
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 8. Starting Date: On or after April 1, 2027 (the actual starting date is negotiable).
Regular Employee
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 for Special Work Types will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (Deemed working hours: 8 hours per day) 12. Salary and Benefits:
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
13. Insurance: 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 14. Application Documents:
All application documents must be written in either English or Japanese.
Required documents:
1. 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. List of research achievements including original papers, review papers, books, patents, presentations at international and domestic conferences. Please mark five selected original research papers with a circle. 3. Brief description of the five selected original research papers. 4. Record of external research funding obtained in the past five years. 5. Summary of past research activities (Within two A4 pages). 6. Statement of future research and educational plans (Within two A4 pages). 7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two references whom we may contact. 8. PDF copies of the five selected original research papers and up to two review articles. Please combine all documents (1-8) into a single PDF file and submit it as an attachment.
*Note: All personal information contained in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of selection and subsequent personnel procedures, and will not be disclosed to third parties.
*Application documents will not be returned.
15. Sending Address and Contact Information:
Please send the application documents as an email attachment to the address below. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the application.
Email: Senkoucho2@bio.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp
* Please use the subject line: “Application for Professor Position in the Department of Biological Sciences.”
* The total size of attachments must not exceed 35 MB.
* Name the PDF file using the applicant’s full name (e.g., Taro_Rigaku.pdf).
* Ensure that appropriate security measures are taken for the attached file.
Contact Information:
Asako Shindo
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
Phone: +81-6-6850-5808
Email: shindo.asako.sci@osaka-u.ac.jp
For inquiries regarding the research environment or other matters, please contact the above address.
16. Application Deadline: Must be received no later than August 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time).
17. Selection Process:
After an initial screening of application documents, selected candidates will be invited for a seminar and an interview.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
* All applicants will be notified of the selection results after the completion of the selection process.
18. Additional Information:
Upon appointment, the successful candidate will be expected to form a new research group by selecting and hiring one fixed-term faculty member (Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Assistant Professor with a maximum term of 10 years). An additional faculty member is expected to become available from FY2031 onward.
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.
“Deemed exports” related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
Rules and Regulations － The University of Osaka https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/policy/secur_exp/regulations
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/
* The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas.
19. Recruiter: The University of Osaka