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Researcher in Regional Economics and Data Analysis (Permanent Position) Kyushu Economic Research Association in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Information Technology
Funding
Permanent full-time employee position with annual income of 5 million to 11 million yen, determined by organizational regulations and experience. Benefits include annual salary increases, twice-yearly bonuses, retirement allowance, commuting allowance up to 35,000 yen, and family allowance. Probationary period of 3 months with same pay.
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Kyushu Economic Research Association
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Kyushu Economic Research Association is recruiting a Researcher in Regional Economics for a permanent, full-time position in Fukuoka City, Japan. The role is centered on regional economics, economic policy, economic statistics, area studies, databases, and statistical science.
Key duties include comprehensive research on the economic and social conditions of Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi; writing and editing reports and journals; developing, operating, and analyzing cloud data services such as Data Salad and Odekake Watcher; organizing research meetings, lectures, and symposiums; library operations; and some foundation management/administration work. The main work is commissioned research in the Kyushu region and contributions to publications such as the Kyushu Economic White Paper.
This is a permanent employee position with no fixed term and a probationary period. Salary is listed as 5 million to 11 million yen annually, with bonuses, retirement benefits, commuting allowance, and family allowance. Working hours are 09:15–17:30, with weekends, national holidays, summer holidays, year-end/New Year holidays, and other association holidays off. Flexible working hours are available.
Eligibility is broad: applicants may hold a PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree, but must have a four-year university degree or higher and relevant practical experience in government policy planning, research/consulting/report writing, or advanced business planning/presentation work. Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel-based analysis, presentation, negotiation, logical writing, and cloud data analysis are expected.
The application deadline is 2026-11-02 (must arrive by 9:00 JST). Apply by email or postal mail with the required documents. The recruitment page and application details are available on the organization’s website.
Funding details
Permanent full-time employee position with annual income of 5 million to 11 million yen, determined by organizational regulations and experience. Benefits include annual salary increases, twice-yearly bonuses, retirement allowance, commuting allowance up to 35,000 yen, and family allowance. Probationary period of 3 months with same pay.
What's required
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's accepted) and practical experience in at least one of the following: policy planning and development as a national or local government employee; report writing or consulting work at a university, research institution, or think tank; or core-member experience in planning, development, or presentations related to advanced business operations at a company. Candidates should be motivated to contribute to the development of the Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi regions, and should have strong report-writing skills in Word/PowerPoint, statistical analysis and data analysis skills in Excel or similar tools, presentation and negotiation skills, logical problem-solving and writing ability, knowledge of economic and social research, and skills in cloud data service development and data analysis.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents (resume with photo, statement of motivation, CV, publication list, and up to two main papers). Apply by email or postal mail; JREC-IN web application is not available. Send materials to the recruitment contact at the Kyushu Economic Research Association by the deadline.
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