There is no restriction in the research field as long as it is within the boundaries of Natural Sciences.

In principle, employment begins on April 1, 2022.

The employment period will be three years, although one-year reappointments are allowed to a maximum extension of two years, if the research activities and achievements to the end of the third year have been highly evaluated and are considered sufficient.

The maximum total period of employment in the WIAS, including the period of reappointment, is five years.

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/wias/news-en/2021/04/12/7464/

Application Qualifications:

Researchers who meet either of qualifications a. or b. below.

a.  Persons with a doctorate, preferably granted after April 1, 2012.

b.  Persons who are expected to obtain a doctorate by the time of appointment.

Note: If you are not able, no later than one month prior to the date of appointment, to provide an official letter stating that the doctorate will be granted by the time of appointment, your appointment will be revoked.

Application Deadline: June 8 2021 (Tuesday), 5 P.M. (Japan time)

Note 1: The application documents must be submitted via the Online Registration Form, and NOT by e-mail, post or any other means.

Note 2: Please use the specified forms available on Recruitment Information website. Forms other than the specified forms may not be accepted.

FAQs for the Application: https://waseda.app.box.com/folder/135993535452?s=t69bc48g1xyvn61m40wdg6grprew9fyc

Contact us by e-mail: wias-recruit@list.waseda.jp

Note: Inquiries by phone will not be accepted.