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05.01.2025

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Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo

Assistant Professor /
Research Associate (Economic History)

Research field: Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic history
Lecturer level: Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Assistant Professor level: Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Hitotsubashi University, a national university in Tokyo that boasts the best social science research and education in Japan, established the Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) in 2014 as an interdepartmental research organization directly under the President. HIAS aims to be (1) a hub for international joint research that brings together researchers from inside and outside the university, as well as (2) a center for interdisciplinary research that addresses social issues. Since its establishment in 2014, HIAS has engaged in various international research projects and has seen many first-rate academic achievements. Building on these accomplishments, HIAS is now launching a new project, “HIAS BRIDGES,” with the aim of enriching the academic community by extending its capacity as a research hub and supporting young researchers. As a part of this project, we are seeking the next-generation of young scholars who will be expected to engage in cutting-edge research in our focus research fields at HIAS. 

Work content and job description

Through your teaching and your research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include: 

1. Conduct research in economic history, social science history, and related fields.
2. Contribute to the research activities of HIAS, the Anthropocene Research Center (HIAS-ARC), and the Graduate School of Economics by actively participating in seminars, research collaborations, etc.
3. Teach lectures of 4 credits/year*.
4. Be assigned the minimum level of administrative duties, such as enrollment exam-related duties.

* Course Credits
Most courses are worth 2 credits with 13 lessons per semester. One lesson is 105 minutes long.

Wages

Lecturer level
Annual Salary: 4 million yen ~ 8 million yen
A nnual salary (including regional allowance, before social insurance premiums and taxes)
Assistant Professor: approximately 4,540,000 yen to 8,020,000 yen
* It is determined by career history, etc.
– Commuting allowance (maximum 55,000 yen per month), housing allowance (maximum 28,000 yen per month), dependent allowance, etc. are paid according to the university's regulations.
– End-of-term and diligence allowances (bonuses) are not paid.
– If you relocate as a result of being employed by our university, transfer allowance will be paid in accordance with the university's travel expenses regulations.

Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary: 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Annual salary (including regional allowance, before social insurance premiums and taxes)
Research Associate: approximately 4,540,000 yen to 6,450,000 yen
* It is determined by career history, etc.
– Commuting allowance (maximum 55,000 yen per month), housing allowance (maximum 28,000 yen per month), dependent allowance, etc. are paid according to the university's regulations.
– End-of-term and diligence allowances (bonuses) are not paid.
– If you relocate as a result of being employed by our university, transfer allowance will be paid in accordance with the university's travel expenses regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements: Ph.D. / Doctor Applicants should have;

1. Ph.D. (or equivalent) or be expected to have it by the start date of employment.
2. Ability to give lectures in English.
3. Proficiency in either English or Japanese.
4. Willingness to promote interdisciplinary and co-creative research at HIAS and the Anthropocene Research Center (HIAS-ARC).

Application period 2024/12/19~2025/02/03
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 (JST)
*All application documents, including reference letters, must be submitted by this deadline.

Detailed information:
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D124121533&ln=1
https://www.hit-u.ac.jp/jinji-saiyo/20250601_EN_HIAS_EconomicHistory.pdf