Assistant Professor in Economics

studies; History; Juridical sciences; Management sciences; Sociology; Anthropology; Psychological sciences; Philosophy; Literature; Language sciences; Ethics in social sciences; Criminology; Religious sciences; Geography; Demography; Educational sciences; Ethics in natural sciences; Ethics in physical sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 4 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Japan Type of Contract: Permanent Hours Per Week: See description Offer Description Background of the recruitment and description of the project The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) of The University of Osaka invites applications for Assistant Professor (Lecturer, Koshi in Japanese, non-tenure-track) or Assistant Professor (Jokyo in Japanese, non-tenure-track) positions in Economics. https://www.iser.osaka-u.ac.jp/index-e.html Work content and job description Research in the areas described above Teaching at the graduate level, either in the Graduate School of Economics or the Osaka School of International Public Policy, or at the undergraduate level, in the Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences of The University of Osaka Educational and research supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Administrative duties for the Institute and University Assigned department: Existing departments Work location Address: 567-0047 Osaka 6-1, Mihogaoka, Ibaraki-City Suita Campus Number of hired Number of hired: 2 person(s) (1~2) Hiring date: 2027-04-01 Starting date: 2027-04-01 Job content supplemental explanation: Upon negotiation; subject to adjustment based on visa application process, etc. Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 6 million yen - 9 million yen Wages description: Based on “47. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System” Bonuses are paid twice a year, in June and December. No retirement allowance is provided. However, a special allowance, separate from the above bonuses, will be paid in addition at each of two bonus payment times. Please note that the amount of the special bonus may vary depending on factors such as the number of months employed during the applicable period. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:00 Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, from 29 December to 3 January 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: Full-time Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: Starting Date: April 1, 2027, or later (subject to adjustment based on visa application process) Term of Employment: From the starting date to March 31, 2029 There will be no extension of the employment period for this position. The maximum cumulative contract term at the University of Osaka is based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation the University of Osaka Fixed-term Staff, etc.” Probationary period: Present (6 months) Various systems Pay increase system: available Bonus: available Transportation expenses: available Retirement age: available Insurance Employees’ Health Insurance: Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations Employees’ Pension Insurance: Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations Worker’s accident insurance: available Employment insurance: available 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 For additional information regarding work regulations, please refer to “Work Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff”. Please note the work conditions described herein are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change. In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment. Additional comments Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality and providing support for female.