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<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0mm 0mm 0.0001pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:游明朝,serif"><span style="font-family:"\00ff2d\00ff33 \00ff30\0030b4\0030b7\0030c3\0030af";font-size:12pt">Intelligent Robotics Laboratory (Ishiguro
Lab.), Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering
Science, Osaka University starts new research and development project for “The
Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone can Perform Active
Roles without Constraint (PM: Professor Ishiguro)” towards Moonshot Goal 1 in
Moonshot Research and Development Program in Cabinet Office (Realization of a
society in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain,
space, and time by 2050). In this project, we aim to realize a human-centered
avatar symbiotic society by 2050, in which everyone can express themselves by
using multiple avatars and play active roles freely. The current research area
includes multi-disciplinary field of studies about human communication and
cognition such as interactive robots and agents, virtual reality, and augmented
reality. The laboratory is seeking an academic staff member who has a flexible
attitude and can contribute to developing and harnessing the strength of the
laboratory’s research. Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0mm 0mm 0.0001pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"\00ff2d\00ff33 \00ff30\0030b4\0030b7\0030c3\0030af"">
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* Please see the Program Information:
<a href="https://www.jst.go.jp/moonshot/en/program/goal1/">https://www.jst.go.jp/moonshot/en/program/goal1/</a> </span></p>
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[Position and number of positions]<br>
1~3 positions for Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time) and
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer) (Full-time)<br>
1~3 positions for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time)<br>
<br>
[Affiliation]<br>
Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka
University<br>
<br>
[Work Location]<br>
Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-City, Osaka, Japan)<br>
<br>
[Responsibilities]<br>
Research and development in “the Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society
where Everyone can Perform Active Roles without Constraint”<br>
<br>
[Qualifications]<br>
Applicants must have:<br>
(1) A doctoral degree<br>
(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s<br>
(3) Business level or above Japanese or English language proficiency<br>
<br>
[Starting Date]<br>
April 1, 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter)<br>
<br>
[Term of Employment]<br>
>From the starting date to March 31st, 2022<br>
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to
evaluation (the extension limit is 10 years from the starting date).<br>
<br>
[Probationary Period]<br>
6 months<br>
<br>
[Employment Form]<br>
Based on “37. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for
National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”<br>
<a href="https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html">https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html</a><br>
*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied (deemed
working hours: 8 hours a day)<br>
<br>
[Salary and Benefits]<br>
Based on “46. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka
University Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to
Annual Salary System”<br>
<a href="https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html">https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html</a><br>
<br>
Remuneration: <br>
6,086,400</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"\00ff2d\00ff33 \00ff30\0030b4\0030b7\0030c3\0030af"">～<span lang="EN-US">7,537,200
JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of annual salary) for Specially
Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time) and Specially Appointed Associate
Professor (Lecturer) (Full-time)<br>
5,125,200</span>～<span lang="EN-US">6,086,400 JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of
one-twelfth of annual salary) for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
(Full-time)<br>
<br>
Commuting allowance <br>
*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in
the above-mentioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.<br>
<br>
[Insurance]<br>
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<br>
<br>
[Application Documents]<br>
Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following<br>
1. A Curriculum Vitae <br>
*Please use the university form for educational/research positions
available at the following website: <a href="https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ">https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ</a><br>
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books,
patents, presentations at international conferences)<br>
3. Reprints of major original papers (4 copies, photocopies acceptable)<br>
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes<br>
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)<br>
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)<br>
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees who
are willing to be contacted about the applicant<br>
<br>
*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.<br>
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.<br>
<br>
[Sending Address and Contact Information]<br>
If submitted by e-mail: <a href="mailto:yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp">yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp</a><br>
<br>
*Write “Application for Specially Appointed Associate Professor in Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Osaka University” in the subject line.<br>
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (password protected).<br>
*Please send the password in a separate e-mail.<br>
<br>
[Application Deadline]<br>
Until the position is filled<br>
<br>
[Selection Process]<br>
Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will be
notified within two weeks after the application deadline. <br>
*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.<br>
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.<br>
<br>
[Additional Information]<br>
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “35.Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term
Staff” and/or related regulations.<br>
<a href="https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html">https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html</a><br>
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this
employment offer is posted, and subject to change.<br>
<br>
We welcome applications from highly motivated female candidates.<br>
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing
various supports for female academic staff members.<br>
<a href="http://www.danjo.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/">http://www.danjo.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/</a><br>
<br>
*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for
designated areas</span>．<span lang="EN-US"><br>
<br>
[Contact Person] <br>
Yuichiro Yoshikawa<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp">yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp</a><br>
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Yuichiro Yoshikawa, Associate Professor<br>
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University<br>
Dept. of Systems Innovation <br>
<a href="mailto:yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp">yoshikawa@irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp</a><br>
TEL, FAX: 06-6850-6361</span></span></p>
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