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Specially Appointed Researcher in Sign Language Interpretation Support for Higher Education Tsukuba University of Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

Full-time fixed-term specially appointed researcher position. Annual income is 3 million to 6 million yen, determined by educational background, research history, achievements, budget, and work experience. Employment is from the date of hire until March 31, 2027, with possible annual renewal up to March 31, 2029. Social insurance and pension coverage are provided.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Japan

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University of Tsukuba

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Keywords

Education
Sociology
Communication Studies
Special Education
Inclusive Education
Higher Education
Educational Psychology
Accessibility
Disabilities
Sign Language

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Tsukuba University of Technology is recruiting a Specially Appointed Researcher for the Research and Support Center for Higher Education for Persons with Disabilities in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The position focuses on sign language interpretation support, information accessibility, and support for students with hearing impairments in higher education.

The successful candidate will work on the project “Forming an Academic Sign Language Interpretation Support Platform in Higher Education through Industry-Government-Academia-Welfare Collaboration”, including research, content development, administrative work for the project, and support for the university’s educational activities. The post is based at the Amakubo Campus of Tsukuba University of Technology, a national university known for disability education and support.

Relevant study areas include special needs education, educational psychology, and sign language / sign language interpretation. Applicants should have research achievements or practical experience in accessibility support for hearing-impaired people or students, and should be willing to actively communicate with students with hearing impairments. Sign language skills are not required, but enthusiasm for accessibility support is emphasized.

This is a full-time fixed-term position with an annual salary of 3 million to 6 million yen, depending on qualifications and experience. The appointment starts on December 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and may be renewed annually up to March 31, 2029. Applications must arrive by September 18, 2026.

To apply, prepare the required CV, achievements lists, and short essay, then submit by postal mail or through the JREC-IN Portal Web Application. The official recruitment page is available on the university website.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term specially appointed researcher position. Annual income is 3 million to 6 million yen, determined by educational background, research history, achievements, budget, and work experience. Employment is from the date of hire until March 31, 2027, with possible annual renewal up to March 31, 2029. Social insurance and pension coverage are provided.

What's required

Applicants must have research achievements or practical experience in providing information accessibility support to people with hearing impairments or students with hearing impairments; practical experience may include support experience during student years, and for applicants with hearing impairments this also includes experience supporting people with hearing impairments or students with hearing impairments. Applicants must also be able to actively communicate with students with hearing impairments and have enthusiasm for providing information accessibility support.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in the specified formats and submit them by postal mail to the Personnel Section, University Strategy Division, University of Tsukuba, or apply electronically through the JREC-IN Portal Web Application. Write the position title in red on the envelope if mailing. Applications must arrive by September 18, 2026.

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