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Research Administrator (URA) Position in Marine Research Strategy and Management Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology in Japan
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time permanent employee position with an annual income of about 7 million to 8 million yen. Model salary example: around 440,000 yen per month and about 7,300,000 yen per year for a 40-year-old with five years of research support experience after completing a doctoral program. Benefits include commuting allowance, housing allowance up to 28,000 yen, family allowance, overtime allowance, end-of-term and diligence allowances, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage.
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
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About this position
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology is recruiting a full-time Research Administrator (URA) for its Marine Research Strategy Management Organization in Tokyo, Japan. This is a research-support and research-management position rather than a student opening. The role focuses on strengthening the university’s marine science and technology research ecosystem, from basic research to social implementation.
The successful candidate will support project planning and launch, grant/application preparation, project progress management, evaluation support, report preparation, research strategy development, research information surveys and analysis, industry-academia collaboration, technology transfer, intellectual property support, and risk management. The organization is looking for someone who can contribute to revitalizing educational and research activities across the university.
Field keywords: marine science, fisheries, research management, research administration, industry-academia collaboration, intellectual property, technology transfer, research strategy, environmental science, biology.
Eligibility highlights: A doctoral degree in engineering is desirable by the start date. Candidates should have interest in the URA duties, act proactively, cooperate well with internal and external stakeholders, and communicate in everyday English. Preferred experience includes certification through the university’s Fisheries and Marine IOF initiative, at least two years of continuous research support work at this university, or at least three years of equivalent experience at other universities or institutions.
Work location: Shinagawa Campus, Tokyo, with possible work at Etchujima Campus a few times per week. The job is full-time with no fixed term and includes a probationary period.
Compensation: Annual income is approximately 7 to 8 million yen. A model salary example is about 7.3 million yen annually, with allowances such as commuting, housing (up to 28,000 yen), family, overtime, end-of-term and diligence allowances, and retirement allowance. Social insurance is provided.
How to apply: Submit the required documents by email: resume, CV, and a one-page-or-less statement of motivation and aspirations for URA duties. Include the subject line “[Application (URA Recruitment)]” and send to both listed email addresses. Applications must arrive by 2026-12-11 17:00. Interview travel and accommodation costs are borne by the applicant.
Funding details
Full-time permanent employee position with an annual income of about 7 million to 8 million yen. Model salary example: around 440,000 yen per month and about 7,300,000 yen per year for a 40-year-old with five years of research support experience after completing a doctoral program. Benefits include commuting allowance, housing allowance up to 28,000 yen, family allowance, overtime allowance, end-of-term and diligence allowances, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage.
What's required
Applicants should preferably hold a doctoral degree in engineering by the date of employment. Candidates should have an interest in the stated URA duties, be proactive, be able to work cooperatively with stakeholders inside and outside the university, and have everyday communication skills in English. Selection criteria also require relevant experience: certification as a Fisheries and Marine IOF through the university consortium, or at least two years of continuous research support work at this university, or at least three years of comparable experience at other universities or institutions. Applicants must have strong specialized knowledge and experience related to URA duties and the ability to make judgments and respond appropriately.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents, including a resume, CV, and a statement of motivation and aspirations for URA duties. Email the documents to the two listed contact addresses, and include '[Application (URA Recruitment)]' in the subject line. Applications must arrive by 17:00 on December 11, 2026.
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