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University of Tokyo

Project Assistant Professor / Project Research Fellow in Civic Tech Design Studies, Spatial Information Science University of Tokyo in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Information Technology

Funding

Fixed-term, part-time contract positions. Hourly wage is approximately 1,400 to 4,000 yen depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. Commuting allowance and overtime pay are provided according to university regulations. Insurance coverage is provided if legal eligibility requirements are met.

Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

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University of Tokyo

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Keywords

Information Technology
Communication Studies
Geography
Urban Planning
Human-computer Interaction
Library Science
Community Building
Human Geography
Spatial Information
Design

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About this position

University of Tokyo’s Center for Spatial Information Science is recruiting Project Assistant Professors and Project Research Fellows for a fixed-term, part-time position in Civic Tech Design Studies within the university-wide Digital Space Social Collaboration Research Organization.

The post is based at the Sekimoto Laboratory and focuses on research and development, hands-on training program design for talent development, and community building. The advertised research areas include urban planning, human geography, library and information science, design studies, and human interface / interaction.

This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track appointment. The contract runs from 2027-04-01 to 2028-03-31, with possible renewal up to 2029-03-31 depending on budget and performance. The work location is Kashiwa Campus, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, with some remote work possible under university rules.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a field related to spatial information science, or have equivalent achievements. Relevant practical or research experience is expected, and applicants should be motivated by civic tech design, research, design practice, and community engagement.

Salary is hourly, approximately JPY 1,400–4,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. Commuting allowance and overtime pay follow university regulations, and insurance is provided if legal eligibility requirements are met.

The application deadline is 2027-01-08. Apply by email with the required documents, including the University of Tokyo resume form, publication list, a one-page statement on how you can contribute to CSIS research, and the declaration form. The application email is [email protected].

Funding details

Fixed-term, part-time contract positions. Hourly wage is approximately 1,400 to 4,000 yen depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. Commuting allowance and overtime pay are provided according to university regulations. Insurance coverage is provided if legal eligibility requirements are met.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in a field related to spatial information science, or possess equivalent achievements. Practical or research experience related to the listed themes is required, and applicants should be enthusiastic about civic tech design, including research, hands-on design, and community building. Background is not required as long as the field is related.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents, including the University of Tokyo resume form, publication list, contribution statement, and declaration form. Email the application to [email protected] with the correct subject line for the position. If no confirmation email arrives within 2–3 days, contact [email protected].

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