Iwate University
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Research and Development Management Personnel (Intellectual Property Type UA) at Iwate University Iwate University in Japan
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Business
Funding
Annual income is approximately 4,000,000–7,000,000 Japanese yen, with a monthly salary of approximately 380,000–550,000 yen under an annual salary system. Commuting allowance is provided. Reference monthly salaries range from 390,000 yen for a 30-year-old specially appointed researcher to 530,000 yen for a 45-year-old specially appointed assistant professor. A highly specialized professional allowance and incentive bonus system are planned. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers
Deadline
Dec 24, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Iwate University
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About this position
Iwate University in Morioka, Japan, is recruiting one Specially Appointed Researcher or equivalent research and development management professional specializing in intellectual property (Intellectual Property Type UA).
The successful candidate will support intellectual property governance, identify invention seeds and other research assets, conduct prior-art and patent analysis, assist with applications and rights acquisition, and manage technology transfer and licensing. The role also includes contract and stakeholder coordination, legal support for conflicts of interest and sensitive technologies, research-publicity assistance, patent portfolio strategy, startup creation, and industry-academia collaboration.
Applicants should hold at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in a science-related field, or demonstrate relevant research-support experience. Experience in collaborative research management, intellectual-property practice, or a strong willingness to develop these skills is sought. Strong communication, coordination, teamwork, overseas email communication, and practical Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email skills are required.
This is a fixed-term, annual-renewal position within a tenure-track framework, with a planned pathway toward tenure. The annual income is approximately 4–7 million yen, with social insurance and commuting allowance. The appointee will work at Iwate University's Ueda Campus and undertake one year of training at either Shinshu University or Okayama University.
Applications must arrive by December 24, 2026. Submit the required PDF application documents online through JREC-IN, by email, or by traceable postal mail. The anticipated appointment date is February 1, 2027.
Funding details
Annual income is approximately 4,000,000–7,000,000 Japanese yen, with a monthly salary of approximately 380,000–550,000 yen under an annual salary system. Commuting allowance is provided. Reference monthly salaries range from 390,000 yen for a 30-year-old specially appointed researcher to 530,000 yen for a 45-year-old specially appointed assistant professor. A highly specialized professional allowance and incentive bonus system are planned. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers
What's required
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in a science-related field, or have recognized practical research-support experience. Applicants must be able to communicate and coordinate with overseas researchers by email, understand university technologies at an appropriate level and explain them to others, and possess either experience managing collaborative research or intellectual property coordination, at least one year of intellectual-property practice in a university, company, or patent office, or a strong willingness to acquire these skills together with excellent communication ability. Practical PC skills in email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, smooth communication with researchers and company representatives, and teamwork are required. Shortlisted applicants must present their previous achievements and post-appointment aspirations during the interview.
How to apply
Submit a CV, relevant achievement and intellectual-property lists where applicable, and a statement of aspirations after appointment, combined into one PDF. Apply online through JREC-IN or email the PDF to [email protected], using the specified subject line, or mail the documents to the Research Support Division at Iwate University. Postal applications must use a traceable method and mark the envelope as instructed.
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