Professor
On-Site
CLOSED (open from 01 August 2025)
Selection Committee, Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tohoku University, Japan. Email: data-econ2025@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Tohoku University, designated as Japan’s first University for International Research Excellence, invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Data Science at the Graduate School of Economics and Management. This position is part of the university's initiative to promote cutting-edge research in interdisciplinary fields. The appointed faculty member will be exempt from administrative duties and will enjoy an environment conducive to advanced academic research. Supervising students is optional.
We welcome applicants with strong research backgrounds in Data Science, Econometrics, Statistical Learning, or related areas, particularly those who address contemporary societal challenges using data-driven approaches. Areas of interest include marketing, education, psychology, urban engineering, finance, policy analysis, institutional design, and socio-technical systems. Theoretical researchers who pursue the mathematical foundations of data science are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will engage in research in the field of Data Science and is expected to produce internationally recognized academic publications and/or books. The position does not include administrative responsibilities. Supervision of undergraduate or graduate students (including laboratory management) is optional.
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