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National Institute of Informatics

Project Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Researcher Opening in Statistical Methods for Environmental Information and Risk Analysis Institute of Statistical Mathematics, National Institute of Informatics in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Contract fixed-term position. Annual income starts from 4 million yen, with the exact amount determined by educational background, work experience, and the title awarded. Employment is for 3 or 5 years depending on qualifications and selection results. Social insurance and commuting transportation support are provided.

Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute of Informatics

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Keywords

Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Risk Assessment
Statistics

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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 project is titled Development of Statistical Analysis Methods for Environmental Information. The center aims to build interdisciplinary methodologies for risk measurement and management, combining statistical science with challenges in environmental science and related fields.

Research areas: statistical science, environmental science, ecology, environmental impact, risk assessment and management, and data-driven risk analysis.

Eligibility: applicants should hold a doctoral degree (or expect to obtain one) or have equivalent research experience and achievements. Japanese language ability sufficient for work duties is required.

Employment: fixed-term contract positions, non-tenure-track, with a term of 3 or 5 years depending on qualifications and selection results. Salary starts from about 4 million yen annually, with social insurance and commuting support provided.

Application deadline: 2026-10-02. The selection process includes document screening and an interview (planned for early October 2026, possibly online).

How to apply: prepare the prescribed CV, publication list, research history, research plan, and other required documents. Submit by email to [email protected] or by registered mail to the center secretariat in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

Funding details

Contract fixed-term position. Annual income starts from 4 million yen, with the exact amount determined by educational background, work experience, and the title awarded. Employment is for 3 or 5 years depending on qualifications and selection results. Social insurance and commuting transportation support are provided.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including expected completion) or equivalent research experience and achievements. Applicants must be able to perform duties in Japanese without difficulty. The post is open to candidates with research backgrounds relevant to ecology, environmental impact/risk assessment, and statistical science.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents in the prescribed formats 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 mailing, send the documents to the Risk Analysis Strategy Research Center Secretariat at the Institute of Statistical Mathematics in Tokyo.

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