Applications for 2024 Researcher (Reserch Support Staff) are now open.
Application Guidelines (only in Japanese language)
1.Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree. However, the degree may be obtained either domestically or internationally.
- Field of specializtion: Japanese Studies, Japanese Humanities (related with humanities research)
- Fluency in Japanese and English is preferred but not required
- Communicate effectively and work efficiently with Yanai Initiative staff
2. Number of persons to be hired
a few people
3. Period of Employment
April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 (1 year contract)
4. Work Responsibilities
- Management of the Yanai Initiative project
Planning, organising and managing seminars to be held once every two months and submitting reports.
Planning, organising and managing international symposia, etc., to be held approximately once a year at Waseda University, and submitting reports (if necessary). - Managing projects in areas related to the the Yanai Initiative project that you have proposed and submitting reports.
- Assist with translating articles for the website and other materials into English, and proofreading English documents.
- Carry out administrative tasks related to the project as required by the Yanai Initiative.
5. Place of Work
In principle at the office of Cultural Planning Section, Cultural Affairs Division, Waseda University (5th Floor, Buld. #99)
6. Duty hours
In principal, from 2 hours to 8 hours per day (less than 20 hours per week)
Breaks: 45 minutes break for 6 hours work, 60 minutes break for 8 hours work.
Duty day will be determined with the applicant.
7. Salary
Provided in accordance with the university regulations
Retirement Payment: Not paid
８. Procedure
Your application will be accepted only when CV and Research Proposal are completed/submitted.
- Curriculum Vitae
Application form: Curriculum Vitae - Research Proposal
Please indicate your educational and research achievements on page 1, and your research interests and contribution to the Yanai Initiative on page 2. *Such as symposia, workshops and events (your own initiative). Please use this form.
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Mailing Address: [email protected]
Title: 2024年度研究補助者募集の件（Your name）
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Application Period: January 31, 2024 17:00(JST)
* Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
9. Application Process
1st stage: Results will be sent to the email address provided on application on February 7, 2024.
2nd stage: Interview will be conducted in person. You will be contacted with additional information.
Inquiries
- Yanai Initiative Office email: [email protected]
– Any personal information submitted will be used for screening purposes only. The information submitted by the successful applicant who later joins Waseda University will be retained and used for employment purposes. The
personal information of all other applicants will be disposed of, in accordance with the university regulations.
– Waseda University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty by pursuing globalization and gender equality. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the university prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of one’s nationality, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation, or disability.
