Recruitment of fixed-term research scientists (2025)
1. Content of job information[1] Research institutes, Research division (Location), and Research themes.
Please see the separate table. *Applicants can only apply up to two posts from fixed-term or permanent posts.
In case of multiple appliances, applicants should apply each post with each and separate set ofdocuments.
*Posts on this list will accept applications and interviews in English.
You can apply for the post indicated in Japanese. In this case, you have to fill in the entry sheets
in Japanese and have an interview in Japanese as well.
[2] Job Starting date
April 1st, 2025
2. Qualifications for application[1] Applicants must have obtained, or be scheduled to obtain, a doctoral degree prior to the date ofemployment.
[2] Applicants should have the knowledge, ability, and/or skill necessary for employment as amember of the research scientist group corresponding the research theme of the intended post.
[3] Communicative competence in both Japanese and English languages is necessary. The required
level of Japanese language competence for non-native speakers concerning each position isindicated in the separate table. In addition, foreign-national applicants must acquire a working
visa prior to the date of employment.
[4] Side jobs are not permitted except that permission has been obtained after employment.
* Those who falls under any of the following categories cannot apply to the post.
a person sentenced to imprisonment without compulsory labor or to a more severe penalty
and whose execution of declared penalty has not yet been completed or has not yet expired
3. Compensation[1] Employment term(i) Three years, in principle (From April 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2028)(ii) Depending on the progress of the research theme, NARO may propose an extension of theemployment term and, after examination, may extend the term up to two additional years.
(iii) Tenure evaluation will not be carried out.

[2] Salary(i) Calculated in accordance with the regulation of NARO.
Scheduled monthly salary is 342,000JPY (gross).
(ii) Bonus payment will be paid twice a year in accordance with the regulation of NARO.
(iii) Area allowance, transport allowances, overtime compensation and any other* will be givenin accordance with the regulation of NARO.
* There are no dependency allowance and no house allowance.
* The salary is subjected to changes in case of a revision of regulation.
[3] Employment Status(i) Work Days: From Mondays to Fridays(ii) Work Hours: In principle, a discretionary labor system for professional work.
* The flex time system is also available(ii) Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National holidays, 12/29 to 1/3(iii) Paid Leaves: Annual paid leave, summer holidays, Sick leave, Marriage leave, Maternity
leave and, other leaves are offered based on the regulation of NARO.
(iv) Social Insurances:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mutual Aid Associations,
Employment insurance, Workers' compensation insurance, etc.
4. Application documents[1] An entry sheet (download the format)
File name: PostNo. -Applicant' s family name-1.xls

Example: N701-Williams-1.xls

The application form has been modified this year. Submissions using the old forms are notaccepted.
[2] A summary of current research and major achievements
File name (example): N701-Williams-2.pdf
Summery should be written in free format and must be in one page, A4 size.
[3] A list of publications (download the format)
File name (example): N701-Williams-3.xls[4] Your future ambitions for the research theme
File name (example): N701-Williams-4.pdf
Future ambitions should be written in free format and must be in one page, A4size.
[5] One letter of recommendation
This recommendation letter should be written in one page, A4 size and must include the date andthe information of recommender, such as, name, affiliation, title, phone number, and e-mailaddress of recommender. The manuscript signature of the recommender is mandatory.
* Current NARO employees cannot be a recommender.
File name (example): N701-Williams-5.pdf

[6] Major publications
File name (example): N701-Williams-6.pdf
Applicants can attach up to five publications as major publications.
One unified PDF file is recommended.
[Note]
Submitted documents are strictly protected under NARO's Privacy Policy and will be used
only for the purpose of applicant screenings concerning the recruitment. Applicant’s personal
information will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to a third party under any circumstances
without legitimate reasons. Documents will not be returned.
5. E-mail destination address[1] Documents should be submitted by e-mail tosaiyoh@naro.affrc.go.jp[2] Title of the e-mail:(Number of post)-(Family name of applicant)Example: N701-Williams[3]In the case of multiple appliance, applicants should submit each post with each set of documents
in separate e-mails.
6. Deadline
The documents must arrive by 13:00 on Friday, July 26th, 2024 (Japan Standard Time).
7. Screening[1] The selection committee of NARO will perform its initial evaluation based on the documentsfrom early August.
[2] The second evaluation (oral interview including 10 minutes presentation about your research)
will be carried out in Tsukuba City from middle September to October. The detail about theinterview will be informed after the first selection.
* The above dates are the currently scheduled dates and are subject to changes. NARO will inform
applicants of any change of the schedules.
* The schedule, method and location of the interview are currently planned and may be changed
to online interviews, etc. depending on the situation. In that case, the applicant will be notified.
8. Inquiries
Questions regarding employment at NARO should be addressed to Department of Personnel
Management, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO).
E-mail address: saiyoh@naro.affrc.go.jp

Download[1] Separate table (Research institutes, Research division, Location, and detailed information about
the research theme)[2] Entry sheet.xls[3] List of publications.xls