Academic Specialist

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 Nagoya University Global Multi-Campus (GMC) Institute is working to expand systematic, high-quality partnerships in education and research with leading universities in the Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. To this end, it has selected world-class universities with potential for diverse, university-wide collaboration as “Strategic Partner Universities (SPUs).” Nagoya University and these partner universities are establishing physical campuses at each other’s institutions and using them to advance international co-learning programs, joint research, and multi-sectoral collaboration involving academia, industry, government, and civil society. Through these efforts, the Institute aims to strengthen Nagoya University’s capacity to develop talent for global innovation and to enhance the University’s international presence. We are seeking an Academic Specialist to plan and support these initiatives in collaboration with locally based faculty and staff, as outlined below. https://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/employment/upload_images/20261030_gmc2.pdf Work content and job description 3. Job Description Immediately after hiring: The successful candidate will work with locally based faculty and staff to plan and support the activities listed below. These activities aim to systematize the wide range of initiatives that make use of the campuses Nagoya University and its Strategic Partner Universities (SPUs) are establishing at each other’s institutions—including inbound and outbound student exchange, co-learning programs, international joint research, and multi-sectoral collaboration involving academia, industry, government, and civil society—and to build networks that support these initiatives. The position will focus primarily on collaboration with the Nagoya University North Carolina Campus. This includes: Systematic promotion of student exchange: supporting the development and implementation of tailor-made study-abroad programs; the joint development and implementation of exchange programs and teaching materials; overseas internships; and the recruitment of outstanding students. Promotion of international joint research: matching researchers with prospective research partners; supporting the establishment and implementation of joint funding schemes; and supporting the inbound and outbound exchange of early-career researchers and doctoral students. Promotion of multi-sectoral collaboration, including startup-related initiatives: supporting the development and use of local networks. Support for collaboration with other universities near the Nagoya University North Carolina Campus. Scope of Duties (Subject to Change): Duties as designated by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. Assigned department: Existing departments Work location 464-8601 Aichi Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan (Strategic Partner University (SPU) Division, Global Multi-Campus (GMC) Institute, Nagoya University) Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-02-01 Starting date: 2027-02-01 Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 5 million yen - 6 million yen Wages description: Salary: Annual salary of at least JPY 4.98 million, determined in accordance with University salary regulations and the candidate’s experience. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:00-13:00 Holidays: Working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (lunch break: 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.). Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year period (December 29–January 3). Leave: Annual paid leave, sick leave, and special leave, in accordance with University regulations. Employment type: Regular employee Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: Until March 31, 2029 (no renewal). Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: 6 month Various systems Pay increase system: No Bonus: No Retirement allowances: No Transportation expenses: Commuting allowance: Up to JPY 150,000 per month, subject to eligibility requirements. Retirement age: The mandatory retirement date is March 31 of the fiscal year in which the employee reaches the retirement age prescribed by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. The retirement age is 62 from FY2026 and is scheduled to be raised gradually to 65. Insurance Employees' Health Insurance: Yes Employees' Pension Insurance: Yes Worker's accident insurance: Yes Employment insurance: Yes Additional comments 【11月2日修正】英文の住所表記がわかりづらいため、住所を優先した形に修正。所属名等は（）書きした。 Submitted application documents will be used solely for the selection process and will not be used for any other purpose. Global Multi-Campus Institute website: https://gmc.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/ Nagoya University is committed to promoting diversity and work-life balance. Gender Diversity Center website: https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ Applicants may indicate in their CV any periods in which their research activities were interrupted or delayed due to childbirth, childcare, caregiving, illness, or other reasons. Applicants will not be disadvantaged in the selection process for providing such information. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Nagoya University Country: Japan City: Aichi Contact City: Aichi