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National Institute for Environmental Studies

Tenure-track fixed-term Research Fellow in Social Implementation of Environmental Policy and Sustainable Society Research National Institute for Environmental Studies in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full-time tenure-track fixed-term research position. Annual income is approximately 7 million to 10 million yen, with salary grade determined by education and experience; annual salary includes bonuses. Benefits include commuting allowance, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage under applicable schemes.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute for Environmental Studies

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Systems Engineering
Information Technology
Political Science
Industrial Engineering
Earth Science
Environmental Policy
Environmental Economics
Circular Economy
Social Sustainability
Environmental Sociology
Economics

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About this position

National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan is recruiting a tenure-track fixed-term research fellow in the Social Systems Domain for research aimed at the social implementation of environmental research results toward a sustainable society.

The call is broad and interdisciplinary. Example themes include environmental policy, environmental economics, environmental sociology, environmental ethics, behavioral economics, international policy, political science, systems engineering, resource and energy engineering, and mathematical informatics. The institute is especially interested in research that helps accelerate decarbonization, circular economy transitions, natural restoration, and other systemic changes needed for a sustainable society.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers working on observation, experiments, and model development, and will also engage with stakeholders such as government, private companies, and citizens to help translate research into practice. The position is open to applicants with a master’s degree or higher (or equivalent ability), strong interest in policy and social implementation, and the ability to communicate research in Japanese and English. JLPT N1 or higher is required.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of approximately 7–10 million yen (including bonuses), plus standard benefits. The appointment starts on 2027-04-01, with tenure-track fixed-term terms up to 2032-03 depending on appointment type and performance. The work location is Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Application deadline: 2026-11-27. Applicants must prepare a CV, publication list, selected papers, research summary, research statement, and two recommendation letters. For electronic submission instructions, contact the personnel office by 2026-11-11 17:00. The official posting PDF is linked in the announcement.

Funding details

Full-time tenure-track fixed-term research position. Annual income is approximately 7 million to 10 million yen, with salary grade determined by education and experience; annual salary includes bonuses. Benefits include commuting allowance, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage under applicable schemes.

What's required

Applicants must have a master's degree or higher by the start date (or be expected to obtain one), or equivalent ability. Relevant expertise should be in social sciences, environmental studies, or engineering. Applicants should have a strong interest in government support and social implementation, be willing to collaborate with quantitative research in science and engineering within the institute, and possess the Japanese and English communication skills needed to disseminate research results. Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or higher is required.

How to apply

Check the job posting PDF and prepare the required documents. For electronic submission method, email the personnel contact by 2026-11-11 17:00 with the specified subject line; do not send the application documents by email unless instructed. Recommendation letters must be sent directly by referees to the designated contact.

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