Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a proven track record in industrial ecology, energy systems analysis, or related fields to join the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan. This five-year research position offers an opportunity to contribute to a project at the intersection of decarbonisation, circular economy, and nature-positive transitions. The successful candidate will work on modelling structural transitions in provisioning systems for key goods and services (e.g., materials, energy, housing, mobility, and food) and on designing policies and strategies to accelerate these transitions.
Work conditions
• The starting salary is approximately 5,400,000 JPY per year.
• The position is funded until March 31, 2031.
• Social security benefits will be provided.
Qualifications
• PhD in industrial ecology, energy system analysis, or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
Date of commencement
The start date can be any time between April and December 2026.
Application documents
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
• CV including a publication list.
• A motivation letter.
• Name and contact details of two referees.
Please send an email to Dr Takuma Watari (watari.takuma (at) nies.go.jp) with the subject line “Research Associate in Sustainable Provisioning Systems”. You will then receive a link where you can securely upload your application files.
Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Note
This announcement is an English translation of the official Japanese document. For precise details, please refer to the official document: https://www.nies.go.jp/osirase/saiyo/r08-r-003.pdf