JOE - June 2012

Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, Japan, invites applications for a position in applied economics, such as open-economy macroeconomics, political economy, environmental economics, and law and economics. Researchers capable of conducting econometric analysis or other methods of quantitative analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate for a tenure-track assistant professor position is expected to have a Ph.D. in economics by June 30, 2012 and must demonstrate the potential for publishing high-quality academic research. For a tenured associate professor position, the applicant must have at least four refereed publications, including two or more single-authored papers.

Successful applicants will be required to give lectures and seminars related to their fields of specialization at the graduate level and to provide M.A. and Ph.D. theses supervisions. They are also asked to teach undergraduate courses in economics. The language of instruction for most courses is English, but preference will be given to applicants who can teach both in English and in Japanese. All intra-university communications of an administrative nature will be conducted in Japanese. Successful applicants are expected to take up duties on April 1, 2013.

Please visit the following website for the application instructions:

http://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/job/