The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) of Osaka University has a job opening for one assistant professor position in economics beginning in or after October 2014 at the earliest possible time. The appointment is for the fixed term of three years with no renewal. A successful candidate may be in any field of economics, but should demonstrate a strong potential for research in his/her field.

Job description:
1.Conducting research on the own initiative.
2.Teaching at the graduate level either in the Graduate School of Economics, or the Osaka School of International Public Policy, both of Osaka University.
3.Teaching at the undergraduate level in the Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences of Osaka University.

Field of expertise: Economics (Any Field)

Rank: Assistant Professor

Location: Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University, 6-1, Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, JAPAN

Number of openings: One

Requirement: Teaching ability in English or Japanese.

Employment conditions: Full-time, on the 3-year fixed-term contract, not renewable. Salary will be determined according to the personnel regulations of Osaka University. Research allowances and paid vacations will be provided.

Starting date: in or after October 2014 at the earliest possible time.

Application material: Please send by registered mail 4 copies of items 1 through 6 listed below. No specific format is required. On the face of the envelope, write in red "Job Application: Assistant Professor". The submitted material will not be returned.
1.Cover letter.
2.Curriculum vita.
3.List of research papers.
4.Reprint or photocopy of up to two research papers.
5.At least two letters of reference which should be sent directly to us either by post or by e-mail. (The names and contact information of those who are providing references should be included in the cv.)
6.For each paper in item 4 above having the forthcoming or revise-and-resubmit status, a copy of a correspondence with a journal (such as a letter from an editor) as a proof.

Selection process: Review of application material is followed by a visit to ISER for an interview and a seminar.

Equal employment opportunity: Candidates will be judged on their qualifications and not on their sex or nationality.

Contact information:
Recruiting Committee
Institute of Social and Economic Research
Osaka University
6-1, Mihogaoka
Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, JAPAN
TEL 81-6-6879-8552, 8589
FAX 81-6-6879-8584
e-mail: shomu@iser.osaka-u.ac.jp