Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2026/07/16 End date of accepting applications : 2026/09/16
Ended
Date of update : 2026/07/16
End date of accepting applications : 2026/09/16

Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki

Date of publication : 2026/07/17

Tenured Associate Professor in Econometrics, University of Tsukuba

D126071417

National university

University of Tsukuba

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic statistics

Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position in Econometrics

  • Work content and job description

    1.Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy, Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences: Teaching specialized courses and seminars conducted in English, supervising graduate students, and assisting with administrative duties related to the English programs.
    2.College of International Studies, School of Social and International Studies: Teaching specialized courses, seminars, and introductory courses in Economics, and managing relevant administrative duties.
    3.Administrative duties and committees for the Faculty and the University.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Job type

  • Associate Professor

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic statistics

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen

    Commuting allowance, housing allowance, etc., are available. Social/employment insurance applies.

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:15-13:15

    Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the New Year's holiday period (December 29 – January 3). Annual paid leave is provided.

    Overtime and other explanations : This position operates under the discretionary labor system. The standard working hours are 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week, 5 days a week). The discretion of determining the actual start/end times and break times is left to the individual faculty member. Overtime work may be required.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

    Key Qualifications:
    1.Specialization in Econometrics with an outstanding research record in theoretical or applied econometrics, and the capability to supervise empirical research papers/theses.
    2.Hold a Ph.D.
    3.Possess excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively utilize them in lectures, education, and research.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period absent

Work location

  • 305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : available

    Bonus : available

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available

    Retirement age : available

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    Smoking is strictly prohibited on the entire university campus.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2027/04/01

    Starting date : 2027/04/01

Application period

  • 2026/07/17~2026/09/16 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

    • 19. CV English Format_202304update.docx
    • 20. Research_Achievement_Record_English202411update.docx
    • 21.Achievement Record in the Areas of Education, Technical Skills, and Practical Work202411update.docx
    • 22. Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects202411update.docx
    • 23.Complete Research Achievement Record.docx
    • 4.Self-Declaration on Specific Categories.docx
    • 2.特定類型パンフレット(English).pdf
    • GDPR Privacy Policy University of Tsukuba.pdf
    • Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR.docx
    • Forms URL.pdf
  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    Please prepare the following documents. Forms and instructions can be downloaded from the above attachment file.
    1.Curriculum Vitae (designated Form No. 3) – 1 copy
    2.List of Research Achievements (Focusing on the 5 most representative achievements published within the last 5 years; designated Form No. 4) – 1 copy
    3.Offprints or Copies of the 5 Representative Research Achievements listed in (2) – 1 copy each
    4.Summary of each of the 5 Representative Research Achievements (Approx. 600 Japanese characters or English equivalent per achievement, free format) – 1 copy each
    5.Complete List of Research Achievements: Categorized into peer-reviewed journal articles, books, peer-reviewed international conference papers, non-peer-reviewed invited journal papers, university bulletins, others, and external funding secured (designated university format).
    6.List of Educational, Practical, and Professional Achievements (Within the last 5 years; designated Form No. 5) – 1 copy
    7.Statement of Research and Teaching Plans/Aspirations (designated Form No. 6) – 1 copy
    8.Self-Declaration Form on "Specific Categories" (designated university format) – 1 copy
    9.Consent Form for the Handling and Transfer of Personal Data based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Mandatory for residents of the EEA and the UK; designated university format) – 1 copy
    10.Contact Information Sheet (Free format) containing:
    oa) Applicant’s email address and phone number.
    ob) Names, affiliations, job titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references.
    11.Any Special Remarks/Notes, if applicable (Free format) – 1 copy

    Other Mailing Documents
    Submission Method (Electronic):
    Please combine all the above documents into a single PDF file and submit it via the JREC-IN Portal Web.
    In addition to the PDF submission, applicants must fill out and submit their information (Name, Degree, Alma Mater, etc.) via the designated Forms (Please see the attached document named as "Forms URL" for the link.
    If you are unable to apply via the web, please send the same documents as listed above via a traceable mailing method to the address below. Write "Application Documents for Faculty Position in College of International Studies" in red ink on the front of the envelope. If you apply by mail, please notify the contact email below in advance.
    Note: Application documents will be responsibly shredded/discarded after the screening process and will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed.

    Mailing Address:
    Attn: Midori Matsushima
    Office of the Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy,
    Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
    Midori Matsushima

  • * Out of application period.

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E-mail Application
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Recruiting Institution's Web application system
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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited to an online interview, which will include a mock lecture (in Japanese or English) and a research presentation (in English).

  • Notification of result

    Applicants will be notified of the final decision via email promptly after the selection process is complete.

Contact details

University of Tsukuba

Faculty of Humanitirs and Social Sciences

Midori Matsushima

0298537716

matsushima.midori.gb(at)u.tsukuba.ac.jp

* Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Notes

1.The University of Tsukuba is committed to promoting gender equality in accordance with the spirit of the "Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles of the "University of Tsukuba Basic Philosophy and Action Plan for Diversity."
2.Pursuant to the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act," the University has established the "National University Corporation University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" and conducts strict screening when employing international scholars, individuals from foreign universities/corporations/government agencies, or those falling under "Specific Categories."

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