Tenured Associate Professor in Econometrics – University of Tsukuba

Tenured Associate Professor in Econometrics – University of Tsukuba

• Institution: University of Tsukuba

• Academic Unit / Department: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: D126071417

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured

• Academic Rank / Level: Associate Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: JPY 7,000,000–9,000,000 per year

• Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

• Application Deadline: September 16, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor in Econometrics. The successful candidate will teach and supervise students in English-language graduate programs and Economics programs while contributing to research and university administration.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach specialized courses and seminars in English in the Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy.

• Teach Economics courses and seminars at the College of International Studies.

• Supervise graduate students and empirical research papers/theses.

• Conduct high-quality research in theoretical or applied econometrics.

• Contribute to faculty and university committees and administrative activities.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. / Doctoral degree.

• Experience & Specializations: Specialization in Econometrics with an outstanding research record in theoretical or applied econometrics and the ability to supervise empirical research.

• Language Skills: Excellent English communication skills for teaching, research, and lectures.

• Other: Strong research and graduate supervision capabilities.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: JPY 7,000,000–9,000,000.

• Commuting and housing allowances available.

• Social and employment insurance provided.

• Bonus and pay-increase systems available.

• Retirement allowance and transportation expenses available.

• Annual paid leave and university holidays provided.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae – designated university format.

2. List of Research Achievements – focusing on five representative achievements from the last five years.

3. Five Representative Research Achievements – offprints or copies.

4. Summary of the five representative achievements – approximately 600 Japanese characters or English equivalent each.

5. Complete Research Achievement Record.

6. Educational, Practical & Professional Achievements Record – last five years.

7. Statement of Research and Teaching Plans/Aspirations.

8. Self-Declaration Form on Specific Categories.

9. GDPR Consent Form – mandatory for EEA and UK residents.

10. Contact Information Sheet – including applicant details and two professional references.

11. Any additional special remarks/notes, if applicable.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: JREC-IN Portal – Job D126071417

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Midori Matsushima — matsushima.midori.gb@u.tsukuba.ac.jp

• 📞 Phone: +81-29-853-7716

• 📅 Deadline: September 16, 2026

• Submission: Applications should be submitted electronically through the JREC-IN Portal as a single PDF, along with the designated online forms.

• Selection: Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview, including a mock lecture and research presentation.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: University of Tsukuba