JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016

Osaka University

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Institute of Social and Economic Research
Associate or Assistant Professor in Economics (Without Tenure)

JOE ID Number: 2016-01_111455333
Date Posted: 03/07/2016
Date Inactive: 05/08/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate or Assistant Professor in Economics (Without Tenure)
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Ibaraki, Osaka, JAPAN
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) of Osaka University has job openings for one non-tenure-track positions in economics beginning in or after October 1st, 2016 at the earliest possible time. The appointment is for the fixed term of four 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:
Conducting research on the own initiative and teaching

Field of expertise: Economics (Any Field)

Rank: Associate or Assistant Professor (without tenure)

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

Number of openings: One

Requirement:
1. Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in economics or related fields.
2. Teaching ability in English or Japanese.

Employment conditions:
Full-time, on the 4-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.

Application deadline: Application must be received by April 30, 2016.

Starting date: in or after October 1, 2016 at the earliest possible time

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/30/2016
Application Instructions:
Please send by registered mail 4 copies of items 1 through 7 listed below. No specific format is required. On the face of the envelope, write in red “Job Application”. 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. 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.
6. A copy of the certificate of a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree.
7. 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.)

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
FAX 81-6-6879-8584
e-mail: recruit@iser.osaka-u.ac.jp