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Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage

Associate Fellow Position in Restoration Research on the Daigokuden Palace (Architectural History / Cultural Heritage Science) Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Architecture

Funding

Fixed-term research position with annual income of 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 yen; master's degree holders start from 3,480,000 yen annually, with salary determined by career, experience, and achievements. Commuting allowance up to 150,000 yen per month and other allowances may be paid when applicable.

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Nov 26, 2026

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Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage

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About this position

Recruitment of an Associate Fellow (fixed-term research position) at the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, part of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, for research on the restoration of the Daigokuden Palace / First Daigokuden Hall of Heijo Palace.

This opening is centered on architectural history, cultural heritage science, and general history, with work involving academic cooperation in restoration and maintenance, editing the English version of restoration research results, and surveys that support the preservation and management of the restored buildings. The role is based in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Eligibility: applicants should have completed a master's degree (including expected completion by March 2027) in architectural history, architecture, cultural heritage studies, history, or a related area, or have equivalent specialized knowledge and skills. Foreign nationals must be able to obtain the appropriate residence status for employment.

Funding / salary: annual income is listed at 3 million to 5 million yen, with master's degree holders starting from 3,480,000 yen per year, plus possible commuting and overtime allowances.

Deadline: 2026-11-26 at 17:00. Applications may be submitted by email or by registered mail with delivery confirmation. Required documents include a CV, transcripts, research achievements list, a history of building surveys/excavations, a summary of one major paper (including the master's thesis), and an optional recommendation letter.

Selection: first-round document screening, followed by a second round on 2026-12-16 including a written exam on Heijo Palace and ancient architecture, an English-language exam, and an interview.

Funding details

Fixed-term research position with annual income of 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 yen; master's degree holders start from 3,480,000 yen annually, with salary determined by career, experience, and achievements. Commuting allowance up to 150,000 yen per month and other allowances may be paid when applicable.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a master's degree, including those expected to complete by March 2027, in architectural history, architecture, cultural heritage studies, history, or a closely related field, or have equivalent or higher specialized knowledge and professional skills. Foreign nationals must be able to obtain a residence status allowing them to work from the scheduled start date.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents and submit them by email as PDF files to [email protected], or send them by registered mail with delivery confirmation. Use the specified email subject line and ensure the application arrives by 2026-11-26 17:00.

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