Application period closed** Open Positions : Full-time Assistant Professor / Research Associate

Job Description:
Applicants will be expected to;
1: Engage in research in the field of International Relations and Politics.Expertise either in the relationship between technology and governance, U.S. foreign and security policy, including U.S.-Japan relations, or international security, including arms control and conflict resolution, would be preferred, but other expertise shall be considered based on merit.
2: Plan and manage international research projects at the Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study, possibly in cooperation with faculty members of the Graduate Schools of Law, Social Science, and Social Data Science.
3: Teach lectures in English for 4 credits/year* (or, approximately a 105-minute lecture per week/year) at undergraduate and graduate levels.
4: Possibly be engaged in the minimum level of administrative duties.
*Course Credits
Most courses are worth 2 credits of 13 lessons per semester. One lesson is 105 minutes long.

Qualifications (required skills, experiences, etc.):
Applicants should have;
1: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in International Relations or a relevant academic field.
Ph.D. candidates should obtain a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date of the work.
Period of employment will be one year if we cannot confirm your Ph.D. degree within six months after the time of appointment.
2: Ability to research and publish papers in English in academic journals.
3: Ability to communicate with colleagues and students in a constructive manner.
4: Preferably, the ability to communicate in Japanese, although this is not essential.

Selection:
Candidates will be selected based on their application documents, an interview, and a job talk seminar.
Only those who are short-listed will be invited for an interview session and seminar.
*An interview and seminar will be conducted online on the same day and in English.

Application Documents:
1 Cover Letter
2 Curriculum Vitae
3 Designated Application Form
4 Names and contact information of three references, ideally including your supervisor or an equivalent person.
　The committee will ask for a reference letter from your references.
　For Ph.D. candidates, please make sure to ask your references to describe the progress　of your dissertation.
　*Regarding submission method, please see below.
5 Ph.D. diploma (For a Ph.D. candidate, academic transcript and the dissertation progress in the reference letter)
6 Reprints of three major papers

*How to submit reference letters
Please provide us with the contact information of your references (name, affiliation, email address) through the online application system.
The committee will send a URL for uploading the reference letter directly to the references.
The committee will not accept any references directly from the applicant.
In addition to the above documents, Ph.D. candidates will be asked to prepare and submit a document regarding the expected completion of the doctoral degree after the final offer. The document should be written by your supervisor or an equivalent.

Date of Interview:
Interview and job talk seminar: Any day from December 12th, 2022 to January 20th, 2023.
Short-listed candidates will be communicated on the interview/job seminar schedule.
*Interviews and job seminar will be conducted in English.

How to Submit an Application:
Please upload all documents as PDF files via the URL below, including your name and the document type in the file name.
　https://hrs.ad.hit-u.ac.jp/v33/entries/add/535
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact hias-info@ad.hit-u.ac.jp

Job Description：
Applicants will be expected to;
1: Engage in research in Legal Innovation.
　　Legal Innovation research includes, for example,
　(1) Law & Policy study related to Data, AI, and other digital technologies,
　or (2) research on social, economic, and theoretical impacts and implications of the introduction of AI into Legal Systems.
　For the latter, researchers in computer science, and in particular machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computational linguistics, as well as those with a background in legal studies, are welcome.
　Researchers are also welcome to accelerate and develop discussion to identify and address the legal and ethical risks associated with algorithmic judicial decisions.
2: Contribute to research activities of the Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study and the Graduate School of Law by actively participating in seminars, research collaborations, etc.
3: Teach lectures of 4 credits/year　(Equivalent to one class session per week)*
4: Be assigned the minimum level of administrative duties, such as enrollment exam-related duties.
*Course Credits
　Most courses are worth 2 credits with 13 lessons per semester. One lesson is 105 minutes long.
*Cross-appointment system with your current organization can also be used.
　For those who would like to apply for the system, please contact us by email (hias-info@ad.hit-u.ac.jp) beforehand, with “Inquiry Regarding Open Position” in your email subject line.

Qualifications (required skills, experiences, etc.):
Applicants should have;
1: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the field of Legal Innovation (Law or Computer Science) or, due to their advanced practical experience, have the same level of competence as degree holders.
The Ph.D. candidate should obtain a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the working start date.
2: Ability to give lectures in English.
3: Proficiency in either English or Japanese.

Selection:
Candidates will be selected based on their application documents and interviews.
Only those who are short-listed will be invited for an interview.
*Interviews will be conducted online and in Japanese or English.

Application Documents:
1 Cover Letter
2 Curriculum Vitae
3 Names and contact information of at least one reference, ideally your supervisor or an equivalent.
　The committee will ask for a reference letter from your references.
　For Ph.D. candidates, please make sure to ask your references to describe the progress of your dissertation.
　*Regarding submission method, please see below.
4 Ph.D. diploma (For Ph.D. candidates, academic transcript and a note on dissertation progress in the reference letter)
　Otherwise, a letter of recommendation from a third party that can attest to experience and competence.
　Those who submit the reference letter should submit the name and contact information of the reference through the online application system.
　The committee will send a URL for uploading the reference letter directly to the references.
5 A 1–2 page description of your current research, or research plan*
6 Reprints of two major papers
7 Designated Application Form
*Regarding 5, please write in the Designated Application Form. English or Japanese is acceptable.
*How to submit reference letters
Please provide us with the contact information of your references (name, affiliation, email address, phone number) through the online application system.
The committee will send a URL for uploading the reference letter directly to the references.
The committee will not accept any references directly from the applicant.
In addition to the above documents, Ph.D. candidates will be asked to prepare and submit a document regarding the expected completion of the doctoral degree after the final offer. The document should be written by your supervisor or an equivalent.

Date of Interview:
Interview: Any day from December 12th, 2022 to January 20th, 2023.
Short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview schedule.
*Interviews will be conducted in Japanese or English.
*Interviews will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(JST).

How to Submit Application:
Please upload all documents as PDF files via the URL below, including your name and the document type in the file name.
　https://hrs.ad.hit-u.ac.jp/v33/entries/add/544
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact hias-info@ad.hit-u.ac.jp.

Job Description:
Applicants will be expected to;
1: Engage in research in Social & Cultural Psychology or Social Neuroscience.
2: Contribute to research activities of the Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study and the Graduate School of Social Science by actively participating in seminars, research collaborations, etc.
3: Teach lectures of 4 credits/year.*
4: Be assigned the minimum level of administrative duties, such as enrollment exam-related duties.
*Course Credits
Most courses are worth 2 credits, with 13 lessons per semester. One lesson is 105 minutes long.

Qualifications (required skills, experiences, etc.):
Applicants should have;
1: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in either Social & Cultural Psychology or Social Neuroscience.
The Ph.D. candidate should have obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent degree within six months after the time of appointment.
Period of employment will be one year if we cannot confirm your Ph.D. degree within six months after the time of appointment.
2: Ability to give lectures in English.
3: Proficiency in either English or Japanese.

Selection:
Candidates will be selected based on their application documents and interviews.
Only those who are short-listed will be invited for an interview.
*Interviews will be conducted online and in Japanese or English.

Application Documents:
1 Cover Letter
2 Curriculum Vitae
3 Designated Application Form
4 Names and contact information of two references, ideally your supervisor or an equivalent.
　The committee will ask for a reference letter from your references.
　For Ph.D. candidates, please make sure to ask your references to describe the progress of your dissertation.
　 *Regarding submission method, please see below.
5 Ph.D. diploma (For Ph.D. candidates, academic transcript and note on the dissertation progress in the reference letter)
6 Reprints of three major papers (at most)

*How to submit reference letters
Please provide us with the contact information of your references (name, affiliation, email address) through the online application system.
The committee will send a URL for uploading the reference letter directly to the references.
The committee will not accept any references directly from the applicant.
In addition to the above documents, Ph.D. candidates will be asked to prepare and submit a document regarding the expected completion of the doctoral degree after the final offer. The document should be written by your supervisor or an equivalent.

Date of Interview:
Interview: Any day from the 12th of December, 2022 to the 20th of January, 2023.
Short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview.
*Interviews will be conducted in Japanese or English.
*Interviews will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(JST).

How to Submit an Application:
Please upload all documents as PDF files via the URL below, including your name and the document type in the file name.
　https://hrs.ad.hit-u.ac.jp/v33/entries/add/542
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact hias-info@ad.hit-u.ac.jp.

Job Description:
Applicants will be expected to;
1: Engage in research in Data Science and its relevant research areas including statistics, computer science and engineering from theory to application areas.
2:Contribute to research activities at the Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study and the Graduate School of Social Data Science through active engagement in seminars and research collaborations.
3: Contribute to collaborative research activities at the Graduate School of Social Data Science (including research collaboration with private companies)
4: Be assigned the minimum level of administrative duties including enrollment exam-related duties.

Qualifications (required skills, experiences, etc.):
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1:Applicants must have earned or are expected to earn a doctoral degree at the time of application.
　　However, prospective candidates must obtain their Ph.D. degree by the date of employment.
　　Period of employment will be one year if we cannot confirm your Ph.D. degree by the date of employment.
2: Applicants must have the ability to communicate either in English or in Japanese.

Selection:
Candidates will be selected based on their application documents, interviews, and job seminar which includes introducing their research topic and discussion.
Only those who are short-listed will be invited for an interview.
Only those who passed the interview will be invited to the job seminar.
*Interviews and the job seminar will be conducted online and in Japanese or English.

Application Documents:
1 Cover Letter
2 Curriculum Vitae
3 Designated Application Form
4 Names and contact information of 1-3 references, ideally your supervisor or an equivalent person.
　The committee will ask for a reference letter from your references.
　For Ph.D. candidates, please make sure to ask your references to describe the progress of your dissertation.
　 *Regarding submission method, please see below.
5 Ph.D. diploma (For a Ph.D. candidate, academic transcript and the dissertation progress in the reference letter)
6 Reprints of three major papers at maximum
*How to submit reference letters
Please provide us with the contact information of your references (name, affiliation, email address) through the online application system.
The committee will send a URL for uploading the reference letter directly to the references.
The committee will not accept any references directly from the applicant.
In addition to the above documents, Ph.D. candidates will be asked to prepare and submit a document regarding the expected completion of the doctoral degree after the final offer. The document should be written by your supervisor or an equivalent.

Date of Interview:
Interview: Any day from 12th to 23rd December 2022.
Job seminar: Any day from 4th to 20th January 2023.
Short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview/job seminar schedule.
*Interviews and job seminar will be conducted in Japanese or English.
*Interviews will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(JST).

How to Submit an Application:
Please upload all documents as PDF files via the URL below, including your name and the document type in the file name.
　https://hrs.ad.hit-u.ac.jp/v33/entries/add/545
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact hias-info@ad.hit-u.ac.jp.