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KDDI Research, Inc.

Fixed-Term Research Fellow in Policy Research on Digital Legislation, Data Protection, AI, and Cyber Threat Intelligence KDDI Research, Inc. in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Contract employee position with annual income of 4 million to 9 million yen; approximately 4.2 million to 8.5 million yen including various allowances, excluding commuting allowance. Salary increase, bonus, commuting allowance, retirement system, and social insurance are provided.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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KDDI Research, Inc.

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Computer Science
Information Technology
Political Science
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Project Management
Data Protection
Law
Threat Intelligence
Information Systems

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About this position

KDDI Research, Inc. is recruiting a Fixed-Term Research Fellow / Researcher (postdoc-equivalent) in policy research on digital legislation, with a focus on data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and cyber threat intelligence (CTI).

The position is based in the Think Tank Division, Public Policy Group at KDDI Research in Tokyo, Japan, with some work also connected to the Fujimino headquarters in Saitama. The role includes research and publication on domestic and international institutional policies, liaison with experts, participation in academic activities, commissioned research projects, and information gathering on European cyber threat intelligence policy trends through dialogue with relevant institutions and universities.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in law, information science, or a related field. Strong Japanese writing and communication skills are required, together with the ability to read English-language literature and policy/technical documents (roughly TOEIC 730 level). Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required. Interest in cybersecurity and CTI is essential; practical experience is not required, but research experience, survey work, project management, and document analysis skills are preferred.

This is a fixed-term contract role with annual renewal, up to 5 years for postdoc-equivalent hires (up to 3 years for others), and a pathway to permanent employment according to company rules. Salary is listed at 4–9 million yen annually (about 4.2–8.5 million yen including allowances, excluding commuting allowance), with bonus, salary increase, commuting allowance, retirement system, and social insurance.

Deadline: March 31, 2027, or earlier if a suitable candidate is found. How to apply: send the required documents by email to [email protected]. The first interview may be conducted online.

Funding details

Contract employee position with annual income of 4 million to 9 million yen; approximately 4.2 million to 8.5 million yen including various allowances, excluding commuting allowance. Salary increase, bonus, commuting allowance, retirement system, and social insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or higher in a field such as law or information science. Strong Japanese communication and document-writing skills are required, along with the ability to search and understand English-language literature at roughly TOEIC 730 level. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required. Candidates should have a strong interest in cybersecurity and threat intelligence, be proactive and willing to learn, and be able to independently read overseas news and technical/policy documents in English. Research experience, survey/research work experience, project management experience, and the ability to analyze technical, policy, legal, and regulatory documents in English are preferred.

How to apply

Prepare an electronic resume with photo, education, awards, qualifications, and contact information, plus an electronic list of achievements such as papers and conference presentations. Apply by email to [email protected]; the JREC-IN portal web application and recruitment agency website are not available. Applications are accepted from May 11, 2026 until March 31, 2027, but the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

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