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Postdoctoral Researcher in Disinformation Analysis and Computational Social Science Tokyo University of Science in Japan

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Fixed-term contract employee position with annual income of 5 million to 6 million yen. Annual salary system applies, with a reference monthly salary of 400,000 to 500,000 yen depending on qualifications, experience, and achievements. Commuting allowance is available; standard employee insurance and pension coverage are provided.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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Computer Science
Sociology
Information Technology
Network Analysis
Media Studies
Natural Language Processing
Computational Social Science
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About this position

Tokyo University of Science is recruiting a researcher / postdoctoral equivalent for the Sasahara Laboratory in the School of Environment and Society, located at the Tamachi Campus in Tokyo, Japan. This opening is part of the K Program Development of Technologies Related to Disinformation Analysis and focuses on research related to information dissemination, misinformation/disinformation analysis, and computational social science.

The group analyzes large-scale social media data, especially X (formerly Twitter), using natural language processing, network analysis, and machine learning. The successful candidate will contribute to research and development on information propagation and solutions for misinformation analysis. The position is a fixed-term contract employee role, with a possible renewal depending on future project funding.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a PhD or be expected to obtain a PhD. The posting especially values experience in large-scale social media analysis, information dissemination research, and applied methods for misinformation-related problems. The university also notes its commitment to equal opportunities for foreigners and women.

Funding and conditions: annual income is 5–6 million yen, with a salary system based on university regulations and qualifications/experience. The post includes commuting allowance and standard social insurance coverage. Working hours are stated as 08:15–17:00, with weekends and public holidays off. The interview process is online.

Deadline and application: applications must arrive between 2026-10-27 and 2026-11-30, and the university may close the search early once a suitable applicant is found. Apply via the JREC-IN Portal web application and upload the required documents: resume, achievements list, up to 3 key publications, a 1–2 page summary of research/development experience, and names/affiliations/contact details for two referees.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract employee position with annual income of 5 million to 6 million yen. Annual salary system applies, with a reference monthly salary of 400,000 to 500,000 yen depending on qualifications, experience, and achievements. Commuting allowance is available; standard employee insurance and pension coverage are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or be expected to obtain a PhD. Desired experience includes analyzing large-scale social media data, especially X, conducting research on information dissemination, and developing solutions for misinformation analysis. The university seeks someone enthusiastic about contributing to the K Program project.

How to apply

Apply through the JREC-IN Portal web application. Prepare an electronic resume, electronic list of achievements, up to 3 reprints or copies of major papers, a 1–2 page summary of previous research and development experience, and contact information for two referees. Applications must arrive by the deadline, and the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

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