Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2025/04/04
WIAS Researcher Recruitment for AY2026 (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences)（2/2）
D125040394
Waseda University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified | Frontier Technology - Unspecified | Social Infrastructure - Unspecified | Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified | Energy Engineering - Unspecified
Associate Professor : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Lecturer level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) was established in September 2006 to enable promising and talented researchers to focus on their research activities under fixed-term contracts in a rich research environment. At present, around 30 researchers at WIAS are conducting advanced research on a wide range of themes, with no limitation regarding their fields of study. WIAS is currently recruiting researchers for AY2026, as detailed below.
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/wias/news-en/2025/03/31/18701/
■Recruitment Fields
Fields within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences
* WIAS seeks widely to recruit researchers who will undertake highly creative research projects that has the potential to identify issues for future investigation, and who will carve out new fields of study within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
■Expected Role as WIAS Researcher
a. Become a PI (Principal Investigator) in the future to organize and lead research projects as an independent researcher.
Note: Applicants are expected to strengthen collaborative networks between domestic and international research institutions and researchers.
b. Be enthusiastic about collaborating with researchers at Waseda University and actively promoting research at Waseda University.
Note: Applicants are expected to proactively participate in research and educational initiatives implemented by Waseda University.
c. Make a contribution to research fields that Waseda University considers highly important from the perspective of their own research expertise. (Direct contribution is not required.)
*See 6. Important Research Fields and Themes at Waseda University below
d. Actively participate in various activities at WIAS and interact with WIAS researchers in various research fields.
e. Cooperatively relate to WIAS and its activities after term of office. -
Work content and job description
（1）Research activities in accordance with the Research Plan submitted at the time of employment.
（2）Researchers will be required to teach at least equivalent to two half-year class per academic year and may teach equivalent to up to six half-year classes per academic year at Waseda University.
Note: “One class” means one, 100-minute lecture per week; 14 times per subject.
Note: If the researcher works as a part-time lecturer at a university other than Waseda, prior approval of the Directors of WIAS will be required for appointment.
（3）Other duties:
a. Attendance at WIAS meetings
b. Planning and organization of symposiums and the like sponsored or cosponsored by WIAS
c. Publication of research findings in WIAS bulletins, discussion papers, and the like
d. Applying for Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)
Note: Acquisition of public or business-consigned research grants or subsidies as well is desirable.
e. Other matters deemed necessary by the Directors of WIAS -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Waseda Institute for Advanced Study
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified
- Frontier Technology - Unspecified
- Social Infrastructure - Unspecified
- Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified
- Energy Engineering - Unspecified
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 10 million yen
The information above is an approximate amount.
Salaries are paid in accordance with Waseda University regulations.
Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track)
Age 30 : about 5.1 million JPY per year
Age 35 : about 6.5 million JPY per year
Associate Professor (non-tenure-track)
Age 40 : about 7.9 million JPY per year
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:00-18:00
Break time :12:30-13:30
Holidays : Non-working days include Saturdays, Sundays, New Year holidays, legally recognized public holidays, and the anniversary of the founding of Waseda University (excludes holidays prescribed as instructional days, as determined in advance by the University)
Overtime and other explanations : The information above is an example. Scheduled working days and working hours (start and end of work, break periods) are subject to Waseda University regulations. A discretionary labor system for professional work (de facto working hours set at 8 hours per day) will be applied, and decisions on the means of execution of work and the allocation of time shall be entrusted to each employee’s discretion due to the nature of their research work.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
Application Qualifications:
Researchers who satisfy either of the qualifications below (a. or b.) will be considered.
a. Persons with a doctorate, preferably granted after April 1, 2016.
b. Persons expecting to be granted their Doctorate by the time of their appointment.
Note: If you are unable to provide an official letter no later than one month prior to the date of your appointment, stating that your doctorate will be granted by the time of your appointment, your appointment will be revoked.
Note: Waseda University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, creed, and age.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Others
Full-time
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
For researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences, the employment period is three years from the starting date of employment, and is non-renewable (i.e. From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, as a general rule).
Exception: For researchers in Natural Sciences, one-year reappointments are allowed up to a maximum extension of one year, if their research activities and achievements up to the end of their third year have been highly evaluated and are considered adequate. The maximum total period of employment at the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, including the period of reappointment, is four years.Probationary period absent
Work location
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169-0051
Tokyo
Shinjuku-ku, Nishi-waseda
Workplace: As a general rule, work will be conducted at one of Waseda University’s Campuses (including Waseda, Toyama, Nishiwaseda, Kikuicho, the Center for Advanced Biomedical Sciences (TWIns), and Tokorozawa)
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Working Conditions:
Working conditions will be in accordance with Waseda University regulations.
Note: Maternity leave is available in accordance with the Waseda University regulations. Parental leave and nursing leave are also available. Inquire for details regarding the eligibility of such leave.
Research Funds:
Research funding will be provided in accordance with Waseda University regulations. Also, there are competitive research grants provided by Waseda University. This includes Waseda University Grants for Special Research Projects (Grant-in-Aid for Research Base creation for newly-hired faculty.)
Note: The application success rate for Waseda University Grants for Special Research Projects (for newly-hired faculty) was 100% in 2024.
Salary, Travel allowances: In accordance with Waseda University regulations.
Severance/retirement benefits: Not provided.
Leave:
Leave that is determined by the Labor Standards Act and other related laws, and other days designated by the University are considered to be leave days.
Appointment Position:
In principle, Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) or Associate Professor (non-tenure-track)
Note: Appointment positions will be determined based on the results of screening and interviews.
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Interviews will be conducted online.
Number of hired
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Description
Number of Positions: Approx. 10 researchers
12 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/11/28
Starting date : 2026/04/01
Application period
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2025/04/04~2025/05/20 Deadline for receipt
Deadline for Application: May 20, 2025 (Tuesday), 5 P.M. (Japan time)
Application method
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
（1）First selection stage (document screening)
Applicants will be notified of selection results by e-mail at the end of June to early July 2025.
Note: Notification emails may be flagged as spam, so be sure to check your spam folder.
（2）Second selection stage (document screening)
Applicants who pass the first selection stage must submit their principal research achievements (maximum of three; three copies of each) and two letters of recommendation by middle of July. Applicants who pass the first selection stage will be notified of the details.
Note: WIAS will directly contact references you have listed to request their letters of recommendation. Please make sure to provide accurate information about your references.
（3）Third selection stage (interview)
Mid-September 2025 (tentative)
Applicants who pass the second selection stage will be notified of the details at least one week before their interview date.
Note: Interviews will be conducted online.
（4）Notification of results
Late November 2025 (tentative) -
Notification of result
We will send you notification result by email.
Contact details
Waseda University
Waseda Institute for Advanced Study
WIAS Office
wias-recruit@list.waseda.jp
We only accept queries by e-mail.
Notes
FAQs for Researchers Recruitment
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/wias/news/2024/03/29/15552/
Lecturer called ”Assistant Professor”
This job posting is the same as D125040393 except for research fields.
