Public Relations Specialist

Recognised Researcher (R2); Leading Researcher (R4); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 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 We invite applications for the position of Public Relations Specialist as Specialist staff, as detailed below. We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic, qualified candidates. Details of the business Education and Research Work content and job description (Immediately after hiring) The employee will primarily engage in the following duties in cooperation with other members of the department and carry out public relations activities in English for international audiences. Proactively reporting, writing, and disseminating articles on all aspects of the University's activities (education, administration, campus, etc.) Operation and management of the University’s website and social media channels, including creation and dissemination of articles, images, videos, and other digital content Planning and production of brochures and other PR materials Operation of the Global PR ambassador program Planning and implementation of PR events, etc. Other tasks related to PR and communication activities (Scope of change) Work as defined by the university. Assigned department Existing departments Work location 060-0808 Hokkaido Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Additional Information Benefits Annual salary: 4 million yen Wages description: Annual salary system: Salary will be determined based on the University's regulations, taking into account the applicant's professional expertise, experience, and other relevant qualifications (based on a monthly salary of JPY 380,000). Allowance: Commuting allowance and overtime allowance based on the University's regulations. Working hours: 08:30-17:00 Break time: 12:15-13:00 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays stipulated in the Act on National Holidays, 29 December – 3 January, and other days designated by the university. Overtime and other explanations: Working days: Monday - Friday; Overtime: Paid overtime may be required; Paid leave: Annual paid leave and Special paid leave. *Granted in accordance with the University's regulations. Employment type: Contract employee Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: As soon as possible after 1 January 2027 (negotiable) to 31 March 2027. The contract is renewable on an annual basis, depending on performance assessment, budget, and other factors. Renewal is for a maximum of five years from the date of initial employment; the contract will not be renewed beyond five years. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: Probationary period: One month Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace Smoking is prohibited on the premises, except in specified outdoor smoking areas. Supplementary explanation of compensation Insurance: Short-term benefits from the Mutual Aid Association of the MEXT; enrollment in the welfare pension scheme; coverage under workers' accident insurance and unemployment insurance. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Hokkaido University Country: Japan City: Hokkaido Contact City: Hokkaido