The Graduate School of Education at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

1. 虎扑电竞 & Analysis:
   • Conduct literature reviews and engage with research on loneliness and the Social Identity Approach to Health
   • Design and carry out primary data collection (e.g., online surveys, behavioral experiments, community-based studies)
   • Perform secondary analyses of large-scale datasets (e.g., nationwide panel data, ToMMo/UK Biobank collaborations)
   • Analyze data, interpret findings, and generate original theoretical and applied insights
2. Dissemination & Application:
   • Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings
   • Develop policy recommendations and training materials for local community organizations
   • Draft research proposals for external funding in collaboration with senior colleagues
3. Project Management:
   • Manage research projects and liaise with internal and external collaborators
   • Ensure high standards of research governance and data management (e.g., GakuNin RDM)
   • Provide guidance to students and research assistants as necessary

Please note that this is a research-focused position with no teaching duties.

For further details, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Psychology, or a closely related field (obtained by the start date)
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications as lead author in psychology or related fields
• Strong proficiency in quantitative methods (survey research, experimental design, or panel data analysis) or qualitative methods (interview and ethnography)
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international teams
• English: ability to communicate research effectively
• Japanese: sufficient proficiency for participating in community-based research and stakeholder communication (native or near-native preferred)

Desirable:

• Experience with community-based field research or intervention evaluation
• Experience conducting secondary analyses of large-scale datasets
• Familiarity with the Social Identity Approach or loneliness research

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents via email by the deadline. Submissions in both Japanese and English are accepted.

1. Curriculum Vitae (use the university-specified form)
2. List of 虎扑电竞 Achievements
3. Summary of 虎扑电竞 Achievements (max. 1 page)
4. Statement of Aspirations (max. 1 page)
5. 虎扑电竞 Information for References (1-2 people)

Submission Email: reiko.iwanari.c3tohoku.ac.jp
Subject Line: "Application for Project Assistant Professor - [Your Name]"

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

About the Graduate School

Established in 1949, the Graduate School of Education is dedicated to pursuing a nuanced understanding of the many facets of education, and how these concepts can ultimately help us create a better society. The way humans obtain knowledge can be studied as a discipline in of itself, to create a fuller picture of humanity's history of learning, and how it will continue to evolve in the future. Politics, poverty, technological advancements like artificial intelligence and shifting demands are just some of the many factors that shape education strategies. To match this rapid pace, the Graduate School of Education has created new graduate programs and divisions (such as their information science division) to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to education research.