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勤務地 : Tohoku district - Miyagi
公開開始日 : 2025/12/17
Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Research) Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University
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Tohoku University
研究分野 : Humanities & Social Sciences - Social psychology | Life Science - Gerontological nursing and community health nursing | Life Science - Rehabilitation science
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
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募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The Ito Laboratory at the Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University, invites applications for a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (full-time). This position is part of a high-impact international collaboration as the International Centre for Community-Based Loneliness Prevention (ICCLP) led by International Distinguished Professor Clifford Stevenson (Nottingham Trent University, UK) and Dr. Ayahito Ito (Tohoku University).
The International Centre for Community-Based Loneliness Prevention (ICCLP) is a global collaboration between Tohoku University, Nottingham Trent University, Hokkaido University and the University of Queensland. Our mission is to understand bio-psycho-social mechanisms of loneliness and to reduce loneliness by applying the Social Identity Approach to Health, which emphasizes the power of group belonging for wellbeing.
We are seeking an ambitious researcher to join our team aimed at advancing evidence-based community interventions for the prevention of loneliness and social isolation. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research integrating the Social Identity Approach, community-based intervention science (e.g., Community Sheds), and large-scale social data analysis.
Research Focus: The successful candidate will play a central role in comparative research across national contexts, collaborating with Tohoku University, Nottingham Trent University (UK), and the Social Identity and Groups Network at the University of Queensland (Australia).
Note: Collaboration with Nottingham Trent University will be primarily remote, with an annual visit to the UK for on-site training and joint research. -
仕事内容・職務内容
1. Research & Analysis:
・Conduct literature reviews and engage with research on loneliness and the Social Identity Approach to Health.
・Design and conduct primary data collection (e.g., online surveys, behavioral experiments, community-based studies).
・Perform secondary analyses of large-scale datasets (e.g., nationwide panel data, ToMMo/UK Biobank collaborations).
・Analyze data, interpret findings, and generate original theoretical and applied insights.
2. Dissemination & Application:
・Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
・Develop policy recommendations and training materials for local community organizations.
・Draft research proposals for external funding in collaboration with senior colleagues.
3. Project Management:
・Manage research projects and liaise with internal and external collaborators.
・Ensure high standards of research governance and data management (e.g., GakuNin RDM).
・Provide guidance to students and research assistants as necessary.
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配属部署
Existing departments
Ito Laboratory at the Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University
職種
- Assistant Professor level
研究分野
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Social psychology
- Life Science - Gerontological nursing and community health nursing
- Life Science - Rehabilitation science
給与
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Salary determined under the Annual Salary System in accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
勤務時間
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Weekends (Sat/Sun), national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays.
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (Specialized Professional Work System).
募集要項
応募資格
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応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
PhD in Psychology, Social Psychology, or a closely related field (obtained by the start date).
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説明
Qualifications Essential:
・PhD in Psychology, Social Psychology, or a closely related field (obtained by the start date).
・Track record of peer-reviewed publications as lead author in psychology or related fields.
・Strong proficiency in quantitative methods (survey research, experimental design, or panel data analysis) or qualitative methods (interview and ethnography).
・Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
・English: Ability to communicate research effectively.
・Japanese: Sufficient proficiency for participating in community-based research and stakeholder communication (native or near-native preferred).
Desirable:
・Experience with community-based field research or intervention evaluation.
・Experience conducting secondary analyses of large-scale datasets.
・Familiarity with the Social Identity Approach or loneliness research.
雇用形態
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Regular employee
契約期間
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Annual contract, renewable based on performance and budget, up to a maximum of March 31, 2030.
Probationary period present
6 months
The probationary period counts toward years of service.
勤務地
- 〒980-8576 Miyagi 27-1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, JAPAN
待遇
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各種制度
Transportation expenses : Commuting allowance available (car commuting permitted with parking fee).
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加入保険
Others : Insurance: MEXT Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.
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就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
No Smoking on Premises.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
募集期間
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2025/12/17~2026/01/23 Deadline for receipt
応募方法
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応募書類
Application Form : Online SubmissionUse the university-specified formAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
・Summary of Research Achievements (Max. 1 page)
・Statement of Aspirations (Max. 1 page)
・Contact Information for References (1–2 people)
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応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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選考・結果通知
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選考内容
Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
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結果通知方法
We will inform you by email.
連絡先
Tohoku University
Ito Laboratory, Graduate School of Education
Iwanari (Ms.)
81227956143
reiko.iwanari.c3(at)tohoku.ac.jp
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備考
・When applying, please use the following as your email subject line: "Application for Project Assistant Professor - [Your Name]"
・The confidentiality of applications will be maintained, and personal information obtained from application documents will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
・Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the university.
・Pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, Tohoku University shall, as a measure for increasing the presence of women among the academic staff, prioritize the hiring of women deemed qualified for each job opening, based on impartial evaluation.
・Tohoku University has published 'Tohoku University - Live as Who You Are - Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity' to provide explanations and details of how those at the university should respond with respect to diverse sexuality. The purpose of the guidelines is to create an environment in which all students, faculty, and staff respect diverse sexuality in their academic, research, and professional activities.
・Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 22) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (116), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working at Tohoku University Hospital. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children, which is available to all university employees.
* Updated the job posting URL.(2025/12/18）
