Associate/Assistant Professor in Quantitative Political Science
Open faculty position for a quantitative political scientist specializing in data-driven research and teaching at Hiroshima University.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in political science, strong quantitative/statistical analysis skills, and experience in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Overview
Hiroshima University is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Associate or Assistant Professor in the field of quantitative political science. The successful applicant will join the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, specifically within the Law and Political Science Program. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in quantitative political science, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Japanese and English, and contributing to administrative duties. The position emphasizes both research excellence and teaching proficiency, with a focus on quantitative or statistical analysis methods.
What you'll do
- Conducting independent research in quantitative political science, focusing on data-driven methodologies and statistical analysis.
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Japanese and English, including subjects like Political Processes, Quantitative Political Science, and Social Survey Analysis.
- Supervising undergraduate and graduate students, including conducting seminars and research guidance.
- Participating in administrative duties such as curriculum development, student recruitment, and committee activities.
- Engaging in collaborative research projects and contributing to the broader academic community.
- Developing and implementing research plans and publishing findings in reputable academic journals.
- Participating in university-wide initiatives and contributing to the overall educational and research mission of Hiroshima University.
Requirements
Degree required: A doctoral degree (or equivalent) in Political Science or a related field.
Language: Fluency in both Japanese and English for teaching and research purposes.
Instruction: Japanese and English
Publications: A strong publication record in quantitative political science, preferably including first-author papers in top-tier journals.
- Proven research experience in quantitative or statistical analysis methods within political science.
- Ability to teach effectively in both Japanese and English.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Familiarity with administrative duties in an academic setting.
- Must hold or be about to obtain a doctoral degree (or equivalent).
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned, but must meet Japanese work visa requirements.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must submit their application materials electronically via a specified cloud server. Required documents include a resume, research achievements list, five key research papers, educational achievements, contributions to society, administrative experience, and a statement of research goals and plans (2,000-3,000 characters). All documents must be uploaded to a cloud server and the links sent to the provided email address.
- Resume (using specified format with photo)
- List of research achievements
- Five key research papers (reprints or copies)
- Major educational achievements
- Major contributions to society
- Major administrative experiences
- Research and educational goals with mid-to-long-term plans (2,000-3,000 characters)
Contact
Shinji Yamada· Support Officer, East Chiyoda Region
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