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Recruitment Information for a Project Specialist
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

1 Position & number of posts

One Project Specialist

2 Initial contract

From July 1, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter, to March 31, 2023

3 Renewal of contract

The contract may be renewed annually. This will be determined by budget availability, progress in the assigned work, volume of work available at the end of the contract, your performance and attitude, and other relevant factors.

4 Probationary period

Six months from the date of employment.

5 Place of work

Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

6 Affiliation

Graduate School of Science

7 Job description

You will work closely with faculty and staff in the School of Science to create and implement an international public relations strategy that aims to clearly communicate the activities and research results of the school to a broad international audience. The work will include:

• Writing and editing press releases, online news articles, and interview articles in English. Widely disseminating the School's research results through online articles, social media content, and contact with the international media.
• Organizing workshops and events to strengthen science communication activities across the School of Science.
• Other work related to international public relations.

8 Working days & hours

Monday to Friday, 5 days a week (7 hours 45 minutes per day)

Working hours are from 9:00 to 17:30, with a break from 12:00 to 12:45.

9 Non-working days

Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, Year-end & New Year holidays (December 29th – January 3rd), annual paid leave, and special paid leave

10 Salary & benefits

Salary will be based on UTokyo's annual salary system. The starting salary will be 300,000-400,000 JPY and determined according to the applicant's qualifications, abilities, and experience. The amount may be adjusted when the contract is renewed. The amount may be adjusted when the contract is renewed. Commuting allowance (max. 55,000 JPY/month, provided that the necessary requirements are met) and overtime allowance are provided in addition to salary.

11 Insurances

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance (as required by law)

12 Qualifications

(1) Experience in the work mentioned in the job description above.

(2) Experience in writing or editing English press releases or scientific news articles for the general public at a higher education institution or other scientific institution.

(3) English language ability: Native or equivalent.

(4) Japanese language ability: JLPT N2 or above.

(5) Bachelor's degree or higher in communication, journalism, science, or related field is preferred.

13 Application documents

(1) Resume in the UTokyo Standard Format.

Download the format here: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html

(2) List of public relations articles that you have written in English.

(3) Max. 3 samples of the above articles.

14 Submission method

Application documents should be sent by email or post to the following address:

Human Resources Desk, General Affairs Group,

Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

Email: jinji.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Notes:

* If you submit your application by post, please write "Project Specialist Application" in red on the envelope.

* Note that application documents will not be returned.

15 Application deadline

Applications must arrive by Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Interviews will be held after pre-screening based on the application documents. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that your email address is clearly written on your application documents.

Applications may be closed earlier once a candidate is selected.

16 Inquiries

About work content:

Office of Research Strategy and Development, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo (Contact person: Dr. Kate HARRIS)

Email: harris.kate@mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

About employment conditions and salary:

Human Resources Desk, General Affairs Group, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo (Contact person: Yasutaka Yamamori)

Email: jinji.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

17 Recruiter

The University of Tokyo

18 Notes

Personal information submitted for this application will be used only for the purpose of selection for the current position.