PhD Opportunities in Geography in Japan

Phd Positions in geography in japan

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Universities with open PhD positions in geography in Japan include University of Tokyo, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University and Tokyo Institute of Technology.

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University of Tokyo

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Recruitment of specially appointed faculty members / specially appointed researchers at the Real Estate Innovation Research Center , Collaborative Research Organization, University of Tokyo . This opening is for a fixed-term project faculty member / project researcher role, with duties spanning research, education, and administrative work related to real estate innovation. The center is looking for candidates whose work connects to real estate management , urban planning , urban development , da...

Computer Science
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University of Tokyo

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The Shefferson lab at the University of Tokyo is recruiting graduate students for a JSPS-funded research project in evolutionary demography and life history evolution in long-lived plants. This opportunity is open at both the MS and PhD levels. The lab works on plant ecology , evolutionary ecology , population dynamics, conservation of rare plant populations, the evolutionary loss of photosynthesis, and mycorrhizal evolution. Current projects use game theoretical models to study plant population...

Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
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University of Tokyo

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The Shefferson Lab at the University of Tokyo is recruiting MS and PhD students for a JSPS-funded project in evolutionary demography and computational ecology . The research focuses on life history evolution in long-lived plants , including trade-offs, population dynamics, rare plant conservation, the evolutionary loss of photosynthesis, and mycorrhizal evolution. The lab uses game theoretical models and in-house R/C++ tools such as the adapt3 package. Institution: University of Tokyo, Komaba Ca...

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Biology
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Chikae Tatsumi

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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Our unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is seeking motivated applicants for fully funded PhD and research internship positions. The research area is centered on microbial ecology and ecosystem ecology , making this a strong fit for students interested in biology, environmental science, and related life-science research topics. PhD application: apply through the OIST PhD admissions page. The deadline listed in the post is November 15, 2026 . Research internship application: ap...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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1 month ago

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Chikae Tatsumi

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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The Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan, is seeking motivated PhD students and research interns for fully funded positions. The unit studies how environmental factors such as vegetation type, land-management practices, and climate change shape terrestrial microbial communities. Research interests include microorganisms that form symbiotic associations with plants, soil organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, carbon storage...

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Ecology
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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Tokyo Institute of Technology

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TiTech MEXT Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan , supported by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It is open for Master’s , Integrated Doctoral , and PhD study through Tokyo Tech’s International Graduate Programs (IGPA, IGPB, IGPC). Research and study areas include mathematics , physics , chemistry , earth and planetary science , mechanical engineering , systems and control engineering ...

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Research Institute for Humanity and Nature

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Open call for a Researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term position in the ECOIP Project at the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan. The project, Toward an Ethical Economy: Addressing the Impacts of Commodity Trade and Consumption on Indigenous Lands and Survival , examines how global commodity production, trade, and consumption affect indigenous peoples, territories, livelihoods, rights, and lifestyles. The successful candidate will focus on remote sensing , GIS , ge...

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Research Institute for Humanity and Nature

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Open call for Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow positions in the ECOIP Project at the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (National Institutes for the Humanities), Kyoto, Japan. The project, Toward an Ethical Economy: Addressing the Impacts of Commodity Trade and Consumption on Indigenous Lands and Survival , examines how global commodity production, trade, and consumption affect indigenous peoples, their territories, livelihoods, rights, and lifestyles. The research combines globa...

Anthropology
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Ohsaki Resaerch Institute, Inc.

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Shikoku Research Institute Co., Ltd. is recruiting a researcher/postdoc-equivalent for its Geological Research Group in the Civil Engineering Department in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan . The position focuses on seismology, geodesy, earthquake analysis, crustal deformation analysis, volcanology, and solid earth sciences , with research aimed at understanding earthquake occurrence mechanisms in the Shikoku region and predicting future earthquakes, as well as studying volcanic phenomena affecting Shiko...

Geology
Volcanology
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Living costs in Japan

Estimated costs in Japan.

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Japan

Dining Out & Social

Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

¥4.5k

$30/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

¥30.0k

$200/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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