Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
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Postdoctoral/Researcher Position in Smart Agriculture, Soil Management, and Crop Experiments Okinawa National College of Technology in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term research position with annual income of 6 million to 8 million yen, paid according to the Salary Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees of the National Institute of Technology. Benefits include bonus, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, retirement system, and social insurance coverage (health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance).
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
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Okinawa National College of Technology is recruiting a researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term position for the NARO BRAIN project “Development and Supply of Smart Agriculture Technologies.” The work is based in Okinawa, Japan, and focuses on smart agriculture, soil management, agricultural environmental engineering, agricultural information engineering, soil science, plant nutrition, crop production science, environmental agriculture, and horticultural science.
The successful candidate will plan and conduct soil and crop experiments, collect and analyze soil samples, survey crop growth, manage research fields, and install/operate/maintain soil sensing equipment and low-frequency vibration devices. The role also includes organizing sensor and experimental data, reviewing experimental conditions, analyzing results, preparing reports, conference materials, and papers, and coordinating with the principal investigator, co-investigators, and collaborating partners.
Eligibility: a master’s degree or higher in agriculture, environmental science, agricultural engineering, information science, or a related field, or equivalent research/practical skills. Applicants should be able to work proactively in field management, independently design and carry out experiments and analyses, and have sufficient Japanese language ability if needed. Experience in field management, cultivation, soil analysis, measurement, and data analysis is welcomed.
Funding: fixed-term employment with an annual income of 6–8 million yen, plus bonus, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and full standard social insurance coverage.
Deadline: applications must arrive between 2026-10-23 and 2026-12-31 (earlier closure possible once a suitable candidate is found).
How to apply: download the required forms from the Okinawa National College of Technology website, prepare the CV, research/practical experience summary, and pledge, then submit by registered mail to the Personnel Section. Online application via JREC-IN is also indicated as possible.
Funding details
Fixed-term research position with annual income of 6 million to 8 million yen, paid according to the Salary Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees of the National Institute of Technology. Benefits include bonus, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, retirement system, and social insurance coverage (health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance).
What's required
Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in agriculture, environmental science, agricultural engineering, information science, or a related field, or have equivalent research and practical skills. They should be able to proactively and continuously manage cultivation and field work, independently plan and conduct experiments, analyses, and discussions, and have sufficient Japanese language ability if Japanese is not their native language. Experience in field management, cultivation, soil analysis, measurement, and data analysis is welcomed. Applicants must also have no prior convictions for specific sex crimes.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents, including the CV (Form 1), research/practical experience summary and aspirations, and pledge (Form 2). Submit by registered mail to the General Affairs Division, Personnel Section at Okinawa National College of Technology, or apply through the JREC-IN portal if available. Write the position title in red on the envelope if mailing.
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