Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2025/07/07
Job Opening, Professor: Macroeconomics
D125070537
Institute of Science Tokyo
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic theory | Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of professor in the field of macroeconomics.
https://science-tokyo.app.box.com/s/kx7rgevnxfj8z1p7jyip7rpa5qt6iia6 -
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be engaged in duties including research, education, and relevant work relating to Institute management at the School of Engineering (the Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics and the Graduate major of Industrial Engineering and Economics).
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic theory
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy
Wages
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Annual Salary : 9 million yen ~ 12 million yen
The successful candidate will be paid under the “Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance” pursuant to the Institute’s Rules on Wage and Salary for Staff under Annual Salary System with Lump-Sum Retirement Allowance. In accordance with the rules, the amount of annual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s age, highest degree obtained, work experience, and other factors for the first fiscal year of employment, and will be based on performance evaluations in subsequent years. A retirement allowance will be paid separately at the time of retirement.
Annual salary examples (including bonuses, etc.)
Professor who has 15 years of work experience after completing a doctoral degree (employment starting in April)
First year: JPY 9,240,000 (general example)
Subsequent years:
Minimum: JPY 9,140,000
Standard: JPY 10,280,000
Maximum: JPY 12,410,000
*Minimum and maximum amounts may vary depending on performance evaluations.
Important information (applicable to all positions):
* The amounts listed above are provided as examples based on Institute rules and do not directly refer to this specific position.
* Additional fixed allowances for commuting, housing, dependents, or other considerations may be provided separately to eligible candidates.
* The amount of the first payment of the Addition to Annual Salary and the Performance-Based Bonus may vary depending on the length of time between the employment start date and the payment date. If a candidate is transferring from another national university or organization, their period of service at the previous institution may be taken into consideration.
Working hours
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Working hours :00:00-00:00
Break time :00:00-00:00
Overtime and other explanations : De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system for professional work:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Macroeconomics and its application fields or related areas.
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Description
・ Applicants must be highly motivated on research and education in the specialized area given above.
・ The Japanese and English language skills are desired.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
The Institute has mandatory retirement, requiring employees to retire at age 65.
Probationary period present
Probationary Period: 6 months
Work location
- 152-8550 Tokyo Oookayama 2-12-1, Meguro
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : 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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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus (excluding designated outdoor smoking areas).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
Application period
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2025/07/07~2025/09/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission1. Curriculum vitae. Please use the designated CV format: rirekisyo_e.docxAchievements and Activities : Online Submission2. List of research publications: (All authors should be stated in the same order as in each publication. Classify articles into refereed (peer-reviewed) ones and non-refereed ones.)
a) research papers, b) books, c) conference presentations, invited lectures in conferences, d) academic activities such as the members of academic societies, and e) others (social activities, the members of governmental advisory committees, and so on).Other online application forms
3. Up to five copies of major publications.
4. Summary of academic significance of the representative publications (A4 or letter size, up to two pages)
5. Summary of past education activities (lectures, teaching assistants in Japanese and English, etc.) (A4 or letter size, up to one page)
6. List of acquired research funds (fund name, project title, budget, and periods of research). Specify whether the applicant is the principal investigator or a co-investigator and the total and allotted budgets in the case of a co-investigator for each fund.
7. Summary of the future plan of research and education (A4 or letter size, up to one page)
8. Names of four references (affiliation, address, phone, e-mail, and relationship to the applicant)
9. Required information in a designated Excel format file: applicant data_IEE2025_professor.xlsx.
How to Submit an Application
Please send the required documents via JREC-IN Portal Web application system. [Notes] Convert the required documents 1 through 8 into PDF files, combine the PDF files and the MS-Excel file (item 9) into a zip file, and upload it to the web system. -
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
Selection will be based on a comprehensive review of applications and interviews.
Selected applicants may be asked to have an interview and/or give a presentation.
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Notification of result
We will inform you of the result by e-mail.
Contact details
Institute of Science Tokyo
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering
Takehiko Yamato
0357342677
yamato.t.aa(at)m.titech.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
1. Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.
2. Job descriptions and work locations may be subject to change due to organizational restructuring, within the scope defined by the Institute.
3. The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4. Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
