Connectionists: Post-doc Position at Intelligent RoboticsLaboratory (Ishiguro Lab.), Osaka University

[Yuichiro Yoshikawa]

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.


*  Please see the Program Information:
https://www.jst.go.jp/moonshot/en/program/goal1/


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[Position and number of positions]
1~3 positions for Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time) and
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer) (Full-time)
1~3 positions for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time)

[Affiliation]
Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering Science,
Osaka University

[Work Location]
Toyonaka Campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-City, Osaka, Japan)

[Responsibilities]
Research and development in “the Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society
where Everyone can Perform Active Roles without Constraint”

[Qualifications]
Applicants must have:
(1) A doctoral degree
(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s
(3) Business level or above Japanese or English language proficiency

[Starting Date]
April 1, 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

[Term of Employment]
>From the starting date to March 31st, 2022
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to
evaluation (the extension limit is 10 years from the starting date).

[Probationary Period]
6 months

[Employment Form]
Based on “37. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave
for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied (deemed
working hours: 8 hours a day)

[Salary and Benefits]
Based on “46. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka
University Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to
Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

Remuneration:
6,086,400～7,537,200 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)
5,125,200～6,086,400 JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of
annual salary) for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time)

Commuting allowance
*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are
included in the above-mentioned annual salary and will not be paid
separately.

[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

[Application Documents]
Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the
following
1. A 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
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, review papers, books,
patents, presentations at international conferences)
3. Reprints of major original papers (4 copies, photocopies acceptable)
4. A list and an outline of awards and prizes
5. An outline of research and education achievements (within two A4 pages)
6. A research plan and educational aspirations (within two A4 pages)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional referees
who are willing to be contacted about the applicant

*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.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.

[Sending Address and Contact Information]
If submitted by e-mail: yoshikawa at irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

*Write “Application for Specially Appointed Associate Professor in Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Osaka University” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (password protected).
*Please send the password in a separate e-mail.

[Application Deadline]
Until the position is filled

[Selection Process]
Document screening will be followed by interviews. Selected applicants will
be notified within two weeks after the application deadline.
*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.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

[Additional Information]
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.
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.

We welcome applications from highly motivated female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing
various supports for female academic staff members.
http://www.danjo.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/

*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except
for designated areas．

[Contact Person]
Yuichiro Yoshikawa
E-mail: yoshikawa at irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

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Yuichiro Yoshikawa, Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
Dept. of Systems Innovation
yoshikawa at irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
TEL, FAX: 06-6850-6361
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