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Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4), Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 22 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country: Japan

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Not Applicable

Hours Per Week: See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

We invite applications from individuals with a high level of proficiency in English and strong computer skills, including experience using generative AI, as well as a keen interest in and dedication to general education for first- and second-year students. Applicants must also possess strong research skills in their area of expertise.

Work content and job description

1. Liberal Arts English courses ("Comprehensive English Ⅰ," "Comprehensive English Ⅱ") and courses offered by the Center for Language Education and Research ("Understanding of Different Cultures"), etc.
2. Administration of English language instruction within the liberal arts curriculum; selection of participants for, and coordination of, overseas training programs; and duties related to research in specialized fields
3. Performing admissions-related duties
4. Facilitating activities critical to the operation of the Center for Language Studies (including development of teaching materials and supervision of overseas training programs)

* Assigned department: Existing departments

Work location

852-8521 Nagasaki Center for Language Studies Nagasaki University 1-14 Bunkyo Machi, Nagasaki City

Number of hired

Number of hired: 1 person(s)

Hiring date: 2027-04-01

Starting date: 2027-04-01

Job content supplemental explanation:

We invite applications from individuals with a high level of proficiency in English and strong computer skills, including experience using generative AI, as well as a keen interest in and dedication to general education for first- and second-year students. Applicants must also possess strong research skills in their area of expertise.

1) Liberal Arts English courses ("Comprehensive English Ⅰ," "Comprehensive English Ⅱ") and courses offered by the Center for Language Education and Research ("Understanding of Different Cultures"), etc.

2) Administration of English language instruction within the liberal arts curriculum; selection of participants for, and coordination of, overseas training programs; and duties related to research in specialized fields

3) Performing admissions-related duties

4) Facilitating activities critical to the operation of the Center for Language Studies (including development of teaching materials and supervision of overseas training programs)

*Please interpret the subcategories of research fields as follows:

○ Foreign language education = English language pedagogy and teaching

○ English literature and literature in the English language = Anglo-American language and literature

○ Linguistics = Linguistics (Applied Linguistics)

Additional Information

Benefits

[Compensation]

* Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary: 8 million yen - 13 million yen
Wages description: Annual salary system (The amounts listed above are for reference only. The actual annual salary will be determined in accordance with the university's relevant regulations, based on experience and other factors.)
*As a general rule, we do not provide salary estimates. Please refer to the average salary figures and other information published in the "Information on Remuneration for Executives of National University Corporations, etc., and Salary Levels for Staff" (latest edition) on the Nagasaki University website below.
Working hours: 08:45-17:30
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and from December 29 to January 3 (excluding holidays)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (deemed working time of 7 hours and 45 minutes per day)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6-month probationary period (during which the salary remains the same)

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description: Annual salary system (The amounts listed above are for reference only. The actual annual salary will be determined in accordance with the university's relevant regulations, based on experience and other factors.)
*As a general rule, we do not provide salary estimates. Please refer to the average salary figures and other information published in the "Information on Remuneration for Executives of National University Corporations, etc., and Salary Levels for Staff" (latest edition) on the Nagasaki University website below.
Working hours: 08:45-17:30
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and from December 29 to January 3 (excluding holidays)
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (deemed working time of 7 hours and 45 minutes per day)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6-month probationary period (during which the salary remains the same)

[Various systems]
Others: As stipulated in the regulations of Nagasaki University

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Nagasaki University has implemented a university-wide smoking ban on its campuses. To protect students and faculty members from secondhand smoke, we do not hire smokers; however, this policy does not apply to candidates who pledge to quit smoking after being hired.

Additional comments

1) Nagasaki University promotes gender equality in accordance with the principles of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. If candidates are deemed to have equal qualifications and achievements based on a fair evaluation during the selection process, female applicants will be actively recruited. Please refer to the following website for information on Nagasaki University's promotion of diversity: http://www.cdi.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/

2) After the beginning of employment, you are requested to live in Nagasaki area.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Nagasaki University

Country: Japan

City: Nagasaki