Resilient society and economy research unit,
Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), The University of Tokyo
Recruitment Information
Project Researcher or Project Assistant Professor(Fixed-Term, Full-time)
1. Title (hiring) :Project Researcher or Project Assistant Professor (1 person)

2. Term of Employment:
3. Renewal of Contract:

From April 1, 2024 (or at the earliest after) to March 31, 2025.
It may be renewed on an annual basis depending on the status of thebudget, progress of work, evaluation of work performance, etc. Maximumof 3 years. (until March 31, 2027)

4. Probation Period:

14 days from the date of employment.

5. Place of work:

The University of Tokyo
Hongo Campus, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

6. Affiliation:

Unit for Resilient society and economy ,Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), The University of Tokyo

7. Work Duties:

The Digital Observatory Research Initiatives was established at theUniversity of Tokyo to observe diverse social and economic activities
around the world through data and to realize a resilient society andeconomy through their utilization.
The purpose of this research unit is to drive interdisciplinary research atthe IFI as well as to promote stronger collaboration with multiple
departments at the University. Specific research themes include theconstruction of a database for a global-local seamless trade analysis byintegrating global input-output tables with national/local input-output
tables, socioeconomical statistics, and geospatial data, and analysis of the
impact of climate change on global supply chains and the issue
recommendations for improving their resilience.

8. Working Hours:

Discretionary work system for professional work applies.
Working hours will be deemed 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

9. Days off:

Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the year-end to New Yearholidays (December 29 to January 3).

10. Leave :Annual Paid Leave and Special Leave.

11. Wages:

Annual Salary System applies.
JPY 300,000 to 400,000 per month including performance allowances.
Commuting Allowance: Depends on home address (up to JPY 55,000 permonth)

12. Insurance:

You will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the
Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology) and Employment Insurance.

13. Selection criteria:

Candidates with:(a) Received or will receive a PhD degree before the date of employment
in engineering, mathematical/information science, or economics.
(b) Experience in programming in Python or Matlab, or researchexperience in Input-Output table analysis or geospatial information
analysis is desirable.
However, even without research experience in the above areas, wewelcome applications from candidates, even only with a Master'sdegree, regardless of their field of specialization, as long as they areinterested and motivated.

14. Submission Documents: (a) The University of Tokyo Standard Resume. Downloaded at:
http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html(b) Full CV with academic publications (Lists of papers as attachment)(c) Summary of academic works (2pages in A4sheet)(d) Future plan of research (2pages in A4 sheet)(e) Names of two referees that can provide information about yourresearch and professional experience and achievements.
15. Submission Method:

Send the application documents to the following contact by email.
*Please contact us if you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt
email from the University a few days after you sent the files.
E-mail: kawasaki[at mark]ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp(Please replace “[at mark]” with “@”)

16. Deadline:

January 9, 2024

17. Contact:

Akiyuki Kawasaki, Resilient society and economy research unit,
Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI),The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
E-mail: kawasaki[at mark]ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp(Please replace “[at mark]” with “@”)

18. Name of Recruiter:

The University of Tokyo

19. Smoking policy:

No smoking in the building, smoking area is located outside.

20. Other:

Please note that we are unable to respond to any reason for theoutcome of the selection process.
The application documents will be used only for the purpose of thisapplication, and personal information will not be disclosed, transferred orlent without a valid reason.
Please note that the application documents will not be returned.
The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality and actively
encourages women to apply for the position.
If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies,
corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit(financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during
the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange
and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing oftechnology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making

it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative
staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary
to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder
the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.