Job Information
Organisation/Company: The University of Osaka
Research Field:
- Arts
- Sociology
- Literature
- Ethics in physical sciences
- Educational sciences
- Religious sciences
- Juridical sciences
- Ethics in health sciences
- Political sciences
- Ethics in social sciences
- Criminology
- Demography
- Cultural studies
- History
- Language sciences
- Geography
- Ethics in natural sciences
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Psychological sciences
- Management sciences
- Communication sciences
- Anthropology
Researcher Profile:
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Leading Researcher (R4)
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University (OSIPP) is seeking to hire a faculty member in of Research on global issues (including but not limited to poverty, environmental issues, gender and sexuality, migration, and related topics, regardless of geographical focus. Applicants must employ a social science methodology, regardless of their disciplinary background.) at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor or Associate Professor (Lectuer) .
[Work content and job description]
1. Conduct research
2. Teach courses (OSIPP/ Department of Law/ general education).
3. Perform administrative duties as assigned.
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
560-0043 Osaka 1-31 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka-City
[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Hiring date and Starting date : April 1, 2027, or a mutually agreed-upon date after that date
*The position and the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant will be decided based on the applicant’s qualifications.
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126071472&ln_jor=1
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
- Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary:5 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Professor (5,859,840 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Professor (tenured)
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:No fixed term for a tenured position (until the end of the fiscal year at the age of 65).
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor (4,744,320 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (tenured)
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:No fixed term for a tenured position (until the end of the fiscal year at the age of 65).
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor(Lecturer) (4,096,512 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :For a tenured position, depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (Lectuer)(tenured)
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:No fixed term for a tenured position (until the end of the fiscal year at the age of 65).
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - First Stage Researcher (R1)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor(Lecturer) (4,096,512 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (Lectuer) (tenure-track)
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:For a tenure-track position, the term of employment is four years. A tenure evaluation will be conducted by the end of the term of employment, and if the applicant passes the evaluation, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment. If the applicant is unsuccessful, OSIPP may renew the term of employment for up to three years (as a general rule, only once). If the applicant passes the evaluation by the end of the new term of employment, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - First Stage Researcher (R1)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor (4,744,320 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (tenure-track)
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:For a tenure-track position, the term of employment is four years. A tenure evaluation will be conducted by the end of the term of employment, and if the applicant passes the evaluation, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment. If the applicant is unsuccessful, OSIPP may renew the term of employment for up to three years (as a general rule, only once). If the applicant passes the evaluation by the end of the new term of employment, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor(Lecturer) (4,096,512 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (Lectuer) (tenure-track)
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:For a tenure-track position, the term of employment is four years. A tenure evaluation will be conducted by the end of the term of employment, and if the applicant passes the evaluation, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment. If the applicant is unsuccessful, OSIPP may renew the term of employment for up to three years (as a general rule, only once). If the applicant passes the evaluation by the end of the new term of employment, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months - Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:The lower limit is equivalent to Associate Professor (4,744,320 yen).
*Total amount of basic salary and regional allowance (performance-based bonuses and other allowances are not included).
*Basic salary, etc.: Determined based on university regulations, etc., taking into account career history, etc.
*Bonuses (twice a year) and salary increases (once a year) are available depending on work performance.
*There is a payment system for various allowances (paid based on the university regulations, etc.).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Holidays :Depends on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent . (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Associate Professor (tenure-track)
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:For a tenure-track position, the term of employment is four years. A tenure evaluation will be conducted by the end of the term of employment, and if the applicant passes the evaluation, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment. If the applicant is unsuccessful, OSIPP may renew the term of employment for up to three years (as a general rule, only once). If the applicant passes the evaluation by the end of the new term of employment, the applicant becomes an employee with no fixed term of employment.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months
Additional comments
- OSIPP offers start-up research grants to new faculty.
- Osaka University is committed to diversity and inclusion among the faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from all potential candidates, but particularly female, LGBTQ, and non-Japanese scholars. Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for its female employees.
- For more information about work regulations, see “3. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff.” Please note that these work regulations are as of the day this announcement is posted, and subject to change.
- 【For a tenured position】After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject to change within the limits set by the University.
- 【For a tenure-track position】In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
- “Deemed exports” related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The University of Osaka
Country: Japan
City: Osaka
Contact
City: Osaka
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