Junior Researcher (postdoctoral researcher)

studies; Communication sciences; Economics; Arts; Ethics in health sciences; Demography; Ethics in natural sciences; Educational sciences; Juridical sciences; Philosophy; Psychological sciences; Ethics in social sciences; Language sciences; Political sciences; Literature; History; Religious sciences; Sociology; Geography; Management sciences; All; Other Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 15 Dec 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 This position is part of the Takahashi Sustainable Society Design Project, selected for support under Waseda University’s Next-Generation Core Researcher Development Program. The project promotes empirical research toward sustainable economic and social development, with a focus on development economics and environmental economics. Our research primarily examines developing countries and addresses topics such as economic development, firm and market behavior, social networks, and environmental and natural resource management. We also pursue interdisciplinary research combining field experiments and analysis of large-scale microdata with satellite imagery, geospatial information, and digital technologies. To expand this research agenda, we seek researchers with knowledge and analytical skills in economics, computer and information science, geographic information science, and related fields. Details of the business Researcher Support Services Work content and job description The successful candidate will collaborate with the principal investigator, Ryo Takahashi, on projects in development economics, environmental economics, and related areas. Depending on the candidate’s expertise, research experience, and project progress, primary responsibilities are expected to include: Collecting, preparing, and analyzing microdata, geospatial data, satellite imagery, text data, and related datasets. Conducting research using GIS and remote sensing, spatial analysis, network analysis, machine learning, and AI. Supporting the design and implementation of field surveys and field experiments, including data analysis. Synthesizing research findings, writing academic papers, and presenting research results. Participating in other related projects led by the principal investigator. Applicants are not expected to have expertise in all of the above areas. Responsibilities will be tailored primarily to the successful candidate’s expertise. Applications from researchers whose main specialization is not development economics or environmental economics are also welcome. We also welcome proposals for new research topics based on the candidate’s own interests. The successful candidate is expected to contribute actively to new research outcomes and submissions to international academic journals through collaboration with the principal investigator. Assigned department: Existing departments Work location Address: Building 3, Waseda Campus, Waseda University, 1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan 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: We invite applications for one Junior Researcher (postdoctoral researcher) to work on research projects in development economics, environmental economics, and related fields. We welcome researchers with expertise in economics as well as specialized knowledge or analytical skills in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, network analysis, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and related areas. In addition to participating in existing research projects, the successful candidate will be involved in proposing and conducting new collaborative research with members of the research team, drawing on their own expertise and research interests. Where to apply Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126101954&ln_jor=1 Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 5 million yen Wages description: Approximately JPY 5.0–5.4 million per year. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with the University’s salary regulations, taking into account research achievements, professional experience, and other factors. Commuting expenses and social insurance will be handled according to University regulations. Working hours: 09:00-18:00 Employment type: Contract employee Employment type description: Number of positions: One Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: Expected starting date: April 1, 2027, or later (negotiable) Initial contract period: From the agreed start date on or after April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028. The contract may be renewed depending on work performance, research progress, funding availability, and other relevant factors. Total employment may not exceed three years, and in no event may employment extend beyond March 31, 2030. Contract renewal and probationary period are governed by Waseda University regulations. Probationary period: Probationary period absent Various systems Transportation expenses: Available Insurance Employees' Health Insurance: Available Employees' Pension Insurance: Available Worker's accident insurance: Available Employment insurance: Available Additional comments Please send all inquiries by email. Inquiries regarding selection results cannot be answered. October 28, 2026: Created the English version of the website October 29, 2026: Added information on deemed working hours under the discretionary work system and revised the indicative working hours to 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Waseda University Country: Japan City: Tokyo Contact City: Tokyo