Post Doc / Research Fellow position at the European Institute of Japanese Studies
Post Doc/Research Fellow Position at EIJS
We are preferably looking for someone interested in the fields of International Business, Economic Geography, Business and Management, Business and Strategy or the political economy of Japan. Applicants should have a background in conducting research on Japan related issues.
Defended PhD at the time of application is required. Proficiency in Japanese is required. Additional knowledge of any other Asian language is a merit. We encourage research interest in any of the respective following areas:
The knowledge economy, uneven spatial economic development and connectivity. The rising importance of the knowledge and service economy impacts production networks and regional economic growth in different ways, both in Asia and on the global market. Reconfiguration of production networks and value-chains is high on the agenda in a world of a rapidly changing geopolitical and geoeconomic context. Here, connectivity between countries and sectors will also play a more profound future role in the knowledge economy.
Green economy transition. The importance of sustainability in macro policy and business model develop has become vital. The Green Alliance between Japan and the EU is just one example of these dynamics. In addition, digitalization and development of services value content have become central in new business model development, often at the intersection of manufacturing and services. Here, Foreign Direct Investments in sectors of importance for the green economy transition has increased.
Implications of strategic partnership initiatives. The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between EU-Japan are of special interest. The complexity of the political economy is increasing, and the world becomes more multi-polar through these initiatives.
Other research interests and suggestions will also be evaluated.
Our working language is English, but Japanese language capability is required. Please send CV as well as a short outline of research intentions to Nanhee.Lee@hhs.se. Deadline for application: 1 August 2025.
