29 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: The University of Tokyo
Department: Institute for Future Initiatives
Research Field: Architecture, Engineering, Technology, Agricultural sciences, Environmental science, Neurosciences, Ethics in health sciences, Anthropology, Chemistry, Medical sciences, Pharmacological sciences, Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 2 Oct 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 University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives and the Toyota Foundation provide a partnership programme under the theme of "Interlinkages and Innovation for Future Societies". This time we wish to recruit researchers who will conduct research to transform social systems. The Institute for Future Initiatives has three research divisions 1) Global Governance, 2) Innovation & Governance , and 3) Co-Creation of Communities. The partnership programme "Interlinkages and Innovation for Future Societies" is a new activity to design better future social systems by considering new developments in these three divisions with an awareness of the "connections" among people even from the aspect of social securities or healthcare, between people and nature and earth, and between people and goods and technologies. In this partnership programme, while belonging to one of the three research divisions, each member will launch their own research project and conduct research together with related researchers at the university, with the expectation of further progress in each division and the development of high-level human resources who will lead transdisciplinary research.
https://ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/260805_recruit_iifs_en.pdf
Work content and job description
To establish a research project at the Institute for Future Initiatives on "Interlinkages and Innovation for Future Societies" and engage in the research. Report on the results of their research at symposia and other events co-hosted by the Toyota Foundation and also plan and organise such events. In addition to academic reports such as papers and conference presentations, the programme will also generate a wide range of social and policy proposals for the benefit of society.
Project Researcher: The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions or order them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment.
Project Assistant Professor: The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions or order them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment. (In principle, no order may be issued against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of The University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.)
Assigned department
Existing departments
Precautions:
Project Researcher: In principle, within the same institution.
Project Assistant Professor: Place designated by the University (In principle, reassignment or secondment will not be ordered against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of The University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.)
Work location
Address
113-0033 Tokyo Bunkyo-ku 7-3-1 Hongo
Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, Interlinkages and Innovation for Future Societies Research Unit
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: 1 (Planned)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 (The probation period is 14 days from the date of the appointment. The contract period may be renewed on a fiscal year basis depending on the budget situation, progress of work, evaluation of work performance, and other factors. However, there will be a maximum of four renewals and the period of employment will be limited up to 31st March 2032.)
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126081045&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 3 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: Annual salary system applies and the salary paid monthly will be around JPY 300,000 to JPY 450,000. (determined according to qualifications, ability, experience, etc.)
Working hours: 09:00-17:45
Break time: 12:00-12:45
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end, and New Year holidays (from 29th December to 3rd January)
Overtime and other explanations: The discretionary work system for professional work applies, and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Leave: Annual paid leave and special leave will be given in accordance with employment regulations.
Employment type: Contract employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 (The probation period is 14 days from the date of the appointment. The contract period may be renewed on a fiscal year basis depending on the budget situation, progress of work, evaluation of work performance, and other factors. However, there will be a maximum of four renewals and the period of employment will be limited up to 31st March 2032.)
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: The probation period is 14 days from the date of appointment.
Various systems
Retirement allowances: No
Transportation expenses: Commuting allowance is provided (If the requirements are met, the amount calculated in accordance with the regulations will be paid; in principle, up to 55,000 yen/month)
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: accordance with laws and regulations.
Employees' Pension Insurance: accordance with laws and regulations.
Worker's accident insurance: accordance with laws and regulations.
Employment insurance: accordance with laws and regulations.
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university. There are smoking areas outdoors on campus.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Additional comments
- Please note that we are unable to answer any questions regarding the results of the selection process.
- Application documents will be used only for the purpose of this selection, and personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or lent to any third party without justifiable reason. Submitted documents will not be returned.
- Applications from women are encouraged as per "Declaration of Gender Equality Acceleration" of the University of Tokyo.
- If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfil your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.
- Interviews will be held at the venues noted in "Work location". In principle, online interviews will be conducted for applicants from outside Japan.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The University of Tokyo
Country: Japan
City: Tokyo
Contact
City: Tokyo