Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2025/06/16
Fixed-term Researcher (Nurturing Young Researcher Category) (International studies on agriculture, forestry and fisheries) Applicaton Number 5
D125061199
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Research field : Others - Unspecified
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
JIRCAS has been playing a core role as a center of Japan’s R&D for technological improvement of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the tropical and sub-tropical regions, and in developing countries since its establishment as the Tropical Agriculture Research Center (TARC) in 1970.
In the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan (FY2021-2025), JIRCAS intensively and effectively carries out R&D to solve global food and environmental problems, as well as strengthen its function as an information center, such as collecting and disseminating information related to its R&D activities. In recent years, the environment surrounding agriculture, forestry and fisheries in developing regions has been changing very rapidly. Therefore, it is necessary to pursue innovations based on flexible and novel ideas, such as food system transformation and cross-disciplinary R&D that do
not necessarily fit within conventional frameworks.
In the past, JIRCAS has recruited staff to carry out specific research topics in specific areas. However, in order to encourage researchers with novel ideas, we invite applications in the Nurturing Young Researcher Category (Employment: 5 years, multiple positions) without limiting the field of specialization or research topics of the applicants.
Candidates who wish to apply for this position must submit a proposal on how they can contribute to the research projects and other activities of JIRCAS in order to achieve the goals of the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan (Please visit our website for details on research projects). The proposal should be consistent with the applicant’s academic and research experience. Although the proposal should primarily contribute to the goals of the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan, we also accept proposals that include innovative R&D and methodologies that go beyond the current goals. -
Work content and job description
Examples of Research Topics：
We don't show specific research topics.
Keywords：
Fields of Expertise: Developing regions, global issues, cross-cutting strategy, innovation
International Qualifications: Proficiency in English sufficient to conduct and promote international collaborative research and experience working abroad or collaborating with foreign researchers are desirable. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
to be decided after selection, based on the specialization of the candidate
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Others - Unspecified
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Monthly (base) salary is determined in accordance with the “Employee Salary Regulation of Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, National Research and Development Agency,” taking into consideration experience and other factors, and ranges from 346,000 to 410,000 yen (currently in effect).
Bonuses are paid twice a year (June, December) at 1.725 months' salary per payment (currently), with the first bonus after employment being less than 1.725 months' salary. Various allowances (commuting, overtime, regional, etc.) are paid in accordance with the regulations; dependent and housing allowance are not provided.
The monthly salary and other terms may change due to corresponding revisions to the regulations.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays :
・Two-day weekend system (Saturday, Sunday)
・Holidays: National, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
・Annual leave: 5 days granted upon employment (October 1, 2022)
・Other kinds of leave: Sick, special (summer (3 days), caregiving (5 days), marriage, childbirth, bereavement, etc.)Overtime and other explanations :
・Regular working hours (08:30 - 17:15)
・Flexible working hours and discretionary working hours are available (after completion of the probationary period) (procedures required)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Those who already have doctoral degrees or are expecting to obtain one (must be prior to the scheduled starting date, a necessary condition of employment).
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Description
Individuals with the knowledge and skill set required for the position of research staff
Individuals with Japanese language proficiency sufficient for daily work
Global outlook, English language skills, overseas research experience for promoting int’l. joint research.
※This center promotes gender equality in keeping with the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society and encourages applications from female researchers. We also welcome applications from foreign researchers (provided that they have obtained the necessary residence status to work at this organization in Japan by the date of employment).
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Tenure-track
5 years (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030)
※1 Employment as of April 1, 2026 is also possible. Please talk to us if you have any concerns regarding the employment date.
※2 If you take special leave for childbirth, childcare, or caregiving during your term of employment, you may request for an extension of your term of employment equivalent to the duration of such leave.
※3 Tenure review is conducted for eligible candidates 11 months prior to the end of the term. Those who pass the review will continue as research fellows without a fixed term upon the expiration of their initial term.Probationary period present
Trial Period 6 months
Work location
- 305-0851 Ibaraki Tsukuba-shi Ohwashi 1-1, or, 907-0002 Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Maezato-Kawarabaru 1091-1 The work location will be decided after hiring based on the candidate's expertise and other factors.
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mutual Aid Association
Worker's accident insurance : Available
Employment insurance : Available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on the premises except for designated smoking rooms.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
We will also accept applications for employment starting on April 1, 2026. Please talk to us if you have any concerns regarding the starting date.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/06/17~2025/07/14 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionJIRCAS Researcher Entry Sheets
※Please fill out the prescribed form (EXCEL (34KB), Application Form Sheet).
※Be sure to include your email address (for administrative communications).
※Submit the Application Form Sheet and Publications Sheet in the same file (file name: Application Number-Applicant's Name-1.xls, e.g., 1-Kokusai Tarou-1.xls) without converting it to PDF.Achievements and Activities : Online SubmissionJIRCAS Researcher Entry Sheets
※Please fill out the prescribed form (EXCEL (34KB), Publication Sheet).
※Be sure to include your email address (for administrative communications).
※Submit the Application Form Sheet and Publications Sheet in the same file (file name: Application Number-Applicant's Name-1.xls, e.g., 1-Kokusai Tarou-1.xls) without converting it to PDF.Other online application forms
1. PDF file of the recommendation letter (A4 size, 1 page. Free style. Include the recommender's name, affiliation, position, phone number, and email address).
※Must include the recommender's handwritten signature.
※JIRCAS staff members cannot serve as recommenders.
※Submit the PDF file of the recommendation letter with a file name: Application Number-Applicant's Name-2.pdf, e.g., 1-Kokusai Tarou-2.pdf.
2. PDF files of the applicant's main peer-reviewed papers (5 at most)
※If available online, the URLs may be listed on the achievement sheet instead. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
1. Document screening: Early July 2025
2. Interview: Early August 2025
※Venue: Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (1-1 Oowashi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture) -
Notification of result
All applicants will be notified by email.
Application documents will not be returned regardless of the outcome.
Contact details
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Research Planning and Management Office
Oka
0298386330
KenkyuKobo-ml@jircas.go.jp
Notes
1. All expenses incurred in the course of job application are to be borne by the applicant.
2. Application documents will not be returned regardless of the outcome of the selection process.
3. All administrative correspondence will be done by email.
4. To get an idea of what it is like to work at JIRCAS, please see the messages posted by staff on:
https://www.jircas.go.jp/ja/gender/messages
