International studies on agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Fixed-term Researcher in Nurturing Young Researcher Category , Applicaton Number 9

13 Nov 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

Research Field

Other
All

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

5 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
JIRCAS has been playing a core role as a center of Japan’s R&D for technological improvement of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the tropical and sub-tropical regions, and in developing countries since its establishment as the Tropical Agriculture Research Center (TARC) in 1970.
In the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan (FY2021-2025), JIRCAS intensively and effectively carries out R&D to solve global food and environmental problems, as well as strengthen its function as an information center, such as collecting and disseminating information related to its R&D activities. In recent years, the environment surrounding agriculture, forestry and fisheries in developing regions has been changing very rapidly. Therefore, it is necessary to pursue innovations based on flexible and novel ideas, such as food system transformation and cross-disciplinary R&D that do not necessarily fit within conventional frameworks.
In the past, JIRCAS has recruited staff to carry out specific research topics in specific areas. However, in order to encourage researchers with novel ideas, we invite applications in the Nurturing Young Researcher Category (Employment: 5 years, multiple positions) without limiting the field of specialization or research topics of the applicants.
Candidates who wish to apply for this position must submit a proposal on how they can contribute to the research projects and other activities of JIRCAS in order to achieve the goals of the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan (Please visit our website for details on research projects). The proposal should be consistent with the applicant’s academic and research experience. Although the proposal should primarily contribute to the goals of the 5th Medium to Long-term Plan, we also accept proposals that include innovative R&D and methodologies that go beyond the current goals.

[Work content and job description]
Examples of Research Topics：
We don't show specific research topics.

Keywords:
Fields of Expertise: Developing regions, global issues, cross-cutting strategy, innovation
International Qualifications: Proficiency in English sufficient to conduct and promote international collaborative research and experience working abroad or collaborating with foreign researchers are desirable.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
305-0851 Ibaraki Tsukuba-shi Ohwashi 1-1, or, 907-0002 Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Maezato-Kawarabaru 1091-1 The work location will be decided after hiring based on the candidate's expertise and other factors.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125110368&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:- Monthly (base) salary is determined in accordance with the Employee Salary Regulation,” taking into consideration experience and other factors, and ranges from 346,000 to 410,000 yen (currently in effect).
- Bonuses are paid twice a year (June and December) at 1.725 months' salary per payment (currently), with the first bonus after employment being less than 1.725 months' salary.
- Various allowances (commuting, overtime, regional, etc.) are paid in accordance with the regulations; dependent and housing allowances are not provided.
※ The monthly salary and other terms may change due to corresponding revisions to the regulations.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :- Two-day weekend system (Saturday, Sunday)
- Holidays: National, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
- Annual leave: 5 days granted upon employment (April 1, 2026)
- Other kinds of leave: Sick, special (summer (3 days), caregiving (5 days), marriage, childbirth, bereavement, etc.)
Overtime and other explanations:- Regular working hours (08:30 - 17:15)
- Flexible working hours and discretionary working hours are available (after completion of the probationary period) (procedures required)
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:5 years (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031)
- If you take special leave for childbirth, childcare, or caregiving during your term of employment, you may request an extension of your term of employment equivalent to the duration of such leave.
- Tenure review is conducted for eligible candidates 11 months before the end of the term. Those who pass the review will continue as research fellows without a fixed term upon the expiration of their initial term.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:- 6 months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance:Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mutual Aid Association
Worker's accident insurance:Available
Employment insurance:Available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is prohibited on the premises except for designated smoking rooms.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

1. All expenses incurred in the course of job application are to be borne by the applicant.
2. Application documents will not be returned regardless of the outcome of the selection process.
3. All administrative correspondence will be done by email.
4. To get an idea of what it is like to work at JIRCAS, please see the messages posted by staff on:
https://www.jircas.go.jp/ja/gender/messages

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

Country

Japan

City

Ibaraki

Geofield

Contact

City

Ibaraki

STATUS: EXPIRED

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