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National Institute of Informatics

Project Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Researcher Opening in Earthquake Prediction Analysis and Statistical Risk Analysis Institute of Statistical Mathematics, National Institute of Informatics in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Risk Assessment

Funding

Contract employee positions with fixed-term appointments of three or five years depending on qualifications and selection results. Annual income starts from 4 million yen, with final treatment determined by educational background, work experience, and the title awarded. Commuting allowance is available; social insurance is provided.

Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

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National Institute of Informatics

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Keywords

Risk Assessment
Earth Science
Statistics
Physics

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About this position

Recruitment is open for Project Associate Professor, Project Assistant Professor, and Project Researcher positions at the Risk Analysis Strategy Research Center, Institute of Statistical Mathematics, National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo, Japan.

The appointment is tied to the Earthquake Prediction Analysis Project, with work focused on promoting research projects at the center and supporting center operations. The post sits at the intersection of Earth Science and Statistics, especially solid earth science, statistical science, risk measurement, uncertainty modeling, and interdisciplinary risk management.

This is a fixed-term contract position, not tenure-track. The term is 3 or 5 years depending on qualifications and selection results. Salary starts at 4 million yen per year, and commuting allowance plus social insurance are provided.

Eligibility requires a doctoral degree (completed or expected) or equivalent research experience and achievements, and the ability to work in Japanese without difficulty. The institute is seeking candidates who can contribute to research and research support within the center, including collaboration with faculty and staff on the earthquake prediction analysis project.

The application deadline is 2026-10-02 at 17:00 JST. Applications may be submitted by email or registered mail. Required materials include a CV, publication/achievement list, research history, research plan, contact details for referees if available, and any recommendation letter if applicable.

For more information, see the institute’s recruitment page and the center website.

Funding details

Contract employee positions with fixed-term appointments of three or five years depending on qualifications and selection results. Annual income starts from 4 million yen, with final treatment determined by educational background, work experience, and the title awarded. Commuting allowance is available; social insurance is provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, including expected completion, or have equivalent research experience and achievements. Applicants must be able to perform duties in Japanese without difficulty. The post is open to candidates for associate professor equivalent, assistant professor equivalent, and researcher/postdoctoral equivalent roles.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in the prescribed format and submit them by email or registered mail. If applying by email, use the subject line specified in the posting and send to [email protected]. If applying by mail, send the documents to the Risk Analysis Strategy Research Center Secretariat at the Institute of Statistical Mathematics in Tokyo.

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