Professor in the Division of Bioengineering

sciences; Medical sciences; Pharmacological sciences; Engineering; Information science; Computer science Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline: 30 Nov 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 The Graduate School of Engineering Science at the University of Osaka seeks to appoint a Professor in the Division of Bioengineering. This position is open to individuals who will engage in pioneering research and education in the field of bioengineering grounded in biomedical measurement. We seek outstanding individuals who can contribute to developing science and technology from both basic and applied perspectives by pioneering interdisciplinary research in collaboration with medicine, biology/physiology, neuroscience, and information technology. In addition to research and education at the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, the Graduate School of Engineering Science, the successful applicant will be responsible for education in the Biophysical Engineering Course, Department of Systems Science, Faculty of Engineering Science. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome. Work content and job description Specialized Field: Bioengineering / Biomedical Measurement Responsibilities: Research in the area described above Educational activities for graduate and undergraduate school students Administrative tasks at the Graduate School of Engineering Science and the University of Osaka Assigned department: Existing departments Work location Address: 560-8531 Osaka 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka City Graduate School of Engineering Science 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: April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible after that Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 8 million yen Wages description: 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: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:00 Holidays: 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 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 Contract period: Tenured Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: 6 months Various systems Insurance Others: 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 Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas. Supplementary explanation of compensation 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. Additional comments 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/ Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Osaka University Country: Japan City: Osaka Contact City: Osaka