Osaka University
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Full-time Specially Appointed Research Fellow in Social Outreach and Academia Collaboration at Osaka University Osaka University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
Funding
Full-time fixed-term position with an annual income of approximately 5 million to 6 million yen. Employment is from the date of hire until March 31, 2028, with possible renewal depending on performance and continuation of work. Insurance coverage includes health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Osaka University
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Osaka University is recruiting a full-time specially appointed research fellow for 21st Century Kaitokudo, an organization focused on strengthening the university’s brand and advancing co-creation with society through outreach activities that connect the university with local communities, citizens, and broader society.
This position is centered on social outreach, academia-society collaboration, research communication, and event planning/management. The successful candidate will broadly collect, support, and publicize information on interdisciplinary activities between society and academia, and will help plan and run events that make the university’s activities more visible to the public.
Degree requirement: Doctoral or master’s degree holders are eligible, specifically those who have completed a master’s or doctoral degree after graduating from university.
Preferred profile: responsibility, teamwork, communication skills, interest in university education and research activities, willingness to work with students, and experience in planning and promoting events/workshops. Skills in public relations design such as flyers and web pages are also preferred, as is practical experience in local government or industry.
Employment details: full-time fixed-term appointment from December 1, 2026 until March 31, 2028, with possible renewal. Estimated annual income is 5–6 million yen. The workplace is in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, at Osaka University Hall.
Application window: documents must arrive between September 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026. Applications may be submitted online, by email, or by registered mail. Overseas applicants may use online interviews if selected.
How to apply: prepare the resume, list of achievements, and statement of purpose, then submit through the JREC-IN portal if possible. If mailing, write the position title in red on the envelope and send it by registered mail to the Osaka University contact office.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term position with an annual income of approximately 5 million to 6 million yen. Employment is from the date of hire until March 31, 2028, with possible renewal depending on performance and continuation of work. Insurance coverage includes health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
What's required
Applicants should have a doctoral or master's degree, specifically those who have completed a master's or doctoral degree after graduating from university. Preferred candidates are responsible, team-oriented, and communicative, eager to learn broadly about university education and research activities, willing to work with students, and ideally experienced in planning, managing, and promoting events and workshops. Knowledge and ability in public relations design such as flyers and web pages, as well as practical experience in local government or a company, are preferred.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents: resume, list of achievements, and statement of purpose. Submit online via the JREC-IN portal if possible, or send by registered mail to Osaka University; email submission is also possible to the listed address. Write the position title in red on the envelope if mailing.
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