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Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Research and Development Management Specialist Position in Science and Technology Funding — Japan Science and Technology Agency Japan Science and Technology Agency in Japan

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not provided

Field of study

Information Technology

Funding

Annual salary is approximately JPY 6.6–9 million, with the stated salary range of JPY 6–9 million. The annual salary includes deemed overtime pay, an end-of-term bonus, and an amount equivalent to retirement benefits; transportation allowance is paid separately under JST regulations. Employees receive health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and corporate pension coverage. Bonuses are paid in June and December.

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Jan 7, 2027

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Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Nanotechnology
Technology Innovation
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About this position

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is recruiting research and development management specialists to support publicly funded research programs and act as professional partners to researchers. The role is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and contributes to national science, technology, and innovation policy implementation.

Successful candidates will work with leading researchers and program officers across initiatives such as CREST, PRESTO, ERATO, the Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology program, the Moonshot Research and Development Program, the GteX program, and the K Program. The work can cover research from fundamental discovery through practical and societal implementation across information and communications, nanotechnology and materials, life sciences, and general natural sciences.

Responsibilities include monitoring the progress and challenges of research areas, facilitating communication between program officers and researchers, designing and administering committees for calls, selection, and evaluation, supporting appropriate research-fund expenditure and contracting procedures, and communicating research outcomes to the public. The position offers exposure to universities, companies, ministries, researchers, and experts while developing expertise in research administration, coordination, and management.

JST expects the successful candidates to contribute to maximizing research outcomes and creating science and technology innovation in Japan. The appointment is a fixed-term professional role with a pathway to a potential permanent appointment through an internal selection process.

Funding details

Annual salary is approximately JPY 6.6–9 million, with the stated salary range of JPY 6–9 million. The annual salary includes deemed overtime pay, an end-of-term bonus, and an amount equivalent to retirement benefits; transportation allowance is paid separately under JST regulations. Employees receive health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and corporate pension coverage. Bonuses are paid in June and December.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree. Preferred experience includes conducting research and development at a university or company, university research administration, industry-academia collaboration, startup support, or leadership and proactive planning in research and development management. Applicants should be willing to learn new fields, communicate effectively with researchers and government stakeholders, take ownership of researchers' challenges, work collaboratively, explain matters logically, and handle ordinary business emails and telephone calls in English.

How to apply

Apply through the Mynavi Tenshoku URL provided on the JST recruitment page. After web entry, JST will email instructions for submitting the designated résumé and entry sheet, plus a work-history document. The first interview is online; the second is normally in person, with online arrangements available for overseas residents.

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