Osaka University
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Project Researcher in Research Risk Database Development (Information Science / Databases) at Osaka University Osaka University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term contract position with annual income from 5 million yen; base annual salary is ¥5,178,600 and up, paid monthly as 1/12 of the annual amount. Salary is determined based on experience and duties. Transportation expenses are provided according to Osaka University regulations. Insurance includes health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Osaka University

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Osaka University is recruiting a full-time Project Researcher for the development of a research risk database within the International Collaborative Research Risk Management Office.
The position focuses on information gathering and management, database construction, mathematical informatics, statistical science, and related research governance work. Duties include monitoring domestic and international websites, news articles, and government reports; tagging and classifying information; entering case studies into a database; managing the database; creating simple aggregations and visualizations; and assisting with literature/information research under the supervising professor’s instructions.
This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track researcher/postdoc-equivalent role at Osaka University in the Kinki region, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The posting states a base annual salary of ¥5,178,600 and up (annual income from about 5 million yen), with monthly payment and standard university benefits/insurance. The appointment starts on 2027-01-01 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the contract runs until 2028-03-31 with possible renewal depending on performance and continuation of the work.
Eligibility highlights: a master’s or doctoral degree (or equivalent competence/achievements), specialized knowledge/experience in the relevant fields, sufficient Japanese and English proficiency, and strong collaborative practical skills. Desirable experience includes research risk management and broad information collection from diverse sources.
Application deadline: 2027-03-31 (must arrive by this date), though the search may close earlier once a candidate is selected. Apply through the JREC-IN Portal web application or, if needed, via file transfer service, then email the contact person to confirm submission.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term contract position with annual income from 5 million yen; base annual salary is ¥5,178,600 and up, paid monthly as 1/12 of the annual amount. Salary is determined based on experience and duties. Transportation expenses are provided according to Osaka University regulations. Insurance includes health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
What's required
Applicants should have a doctorate, master's degree, or equivalent competence/achievements. Required are specialized knowledge and experience in information science, science and technology studies, or related information gathering and management fields; sufficient Japanese and English proficiency to perform duties without difficulty; and strong practical skills with the ability to work collaboratively. Desirable qualifications include practical experience in research risk management, the ability to read and understand the main points of domestic and international websites and reports, and experience comprehensively gathering information from diverse sources on a specific theme.
How to apply
Prepare the Osaka University CV form plus documents on your main activities/results and your aspirations after appointment. Submit via JREC-IN Portal web application; if that is difficult, use a private file transfer service. After submission, email the contact person with the subject line specified in the posting.
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