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KDDI Research, Inc.

Researcher Position in Information and Communication Systems and Telecommunications Market at KDDI Research KDDI Research, Inc. in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Information Technology

Funding

Full-time permanent employee position. Estimated annual income is 6 million to 13 million yen including allowances except commuting allowance and overtime pay for 40 hours per month; overtime is paid according to actual hours. Salary is determined by company regulations and experience. Benefits include bonus, salary increase, commuting allowance, and social insurance coverage.

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Mar 31, 2027

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KDDI Research, Inc.

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Information Technology
Communication Studies
Political Science
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About this position

KDDI Research, Inc. is recruiting a researcher for its Think Tank Division in Tokyo, Japan, focused on information and communication-related systems, telecommunications market, and related policy/market research.

This is a full-time permanent position (no fixed term; probationary period applies), with job categories listed as associate professor equivalent, assistant professor equivalent, and researcher/postdoctoral equivalent. The role includes research on information and communication systems and the communication market, liaison with relevant experts and academic activities, and handling commissioned research projects.

Eligibility highlights: doctoral or master's degree required, preferably in law or social sciences; several years of research experience are desirable. Applicants must be able to communicate and prepare documents in Japanese, read and search English literature, have TOEIC 730+ or equivalent English reading ability, and be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Experience in research and survey research is preferred.

Funding and employment: annual income is estimated at 6 million to 13 million yen including allowances except commuting allowance and overtime pay for 40 hours per month. Benefits include salary increase, bonus, commuting allowance, and full social insurance coverage.

Location: primary workplace is Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, with occasional work at the Fujimino headquarters in Saitama about once a month and some teleworking.

Application window: applications are accepted from 2026-09-28 until 2027-03-31, and recruitment may close early once a suitable candidate is found. Apply by email with an electronic resume and publication list.

Funding details

Full-time permanent employee position. Estimated annual income is 6 million to 13 million yen including allowances except commuting allowance and overtime pay for 40 hours per month; overtime is paid according to actual hours. Salary is determined by company regulations and experience. Benefits include bonus, salary increase, commuting allowance, and social insurance coverage.

What's required

Applicants should have a doctoral or master's degree, preferably in law or social sciences, with several years of research experience desirable. Required skills include the ability to communicate and prepare documents in Japanese, the ability to read and search English literature, TOEIC 730 or higher, and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Preference is given to candidates with research experience and survey research experience.

How to apply

Prepare an electronic resume with photo, education, awards, qualifications, and contact information, plus an electronic list of achievements including publications. Apply by email to [email protected]. The JREC-IN portal web application is not available.

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