Researcher

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Proactive, Communicative and Research Skilled Candidate needed for Researcher Position!!

Job Type: Location Type: Hybrid

A Researcher position just opened up in the Japanese Government Sector!

Candidates with great research skills who are proactive who are interested in supporting business and exchanged between the US and Japan are very encouraged to apply for this opportunity!

 

JET Alumni would be a great fit for this position. Although proficiency in Japanese is not required, it would definitely be a plus.

DOE and skills, this position could pay between 50k-53k with great benefits.

Your essential duties would be as follows:

1.    Arranging appointments

・    In the case of a request from a Japanese local government, the researcher will work together with a Japanese staff member under the direction and supervision of the deputy director in charge. (If there is no request form in English, the Japanese staff member will explain the purpose of the request to the researcher and confirm and coordinate with the Japanese local government  as necessary).
・    Although the agency or organization with which the appointment is to be made is often identified in advance, it is necessary to coordinate with the client, taking into consideration their circumstances, as to the specific interviewee and the time of the meeting.
・    Especially for visits to state and large local governments, it is necessary to select the appropriate department to contact, depending on the nature of the research (in some cases, the original contact may be able to provide advice on new departments to contact).
・    Appointments will be arranged mainly by telephone and e-mail.
・    Occasionally, you may be required to give some advice on the client’s selection of a site to visit or advise on an alternative site to visit if an appointment at the designated site cannot be made or based on your knowledge of the subject and the intended site to be visited.
・    Assist Japanese staff in obtaining appointments for their independent research.

2.    Research
・    Research on local laws, regulations, systems, practices, etc. based on research requests from Japanese local governments:
–    Under the direction and supervision of the deputy director in charge, the researcher will work together with a Japanese staff member. (If there is no request form in English, the Japanese staff member explains the purpose of the request to the researcher and confirms and coordinates with the Japanese local government as necessary.)
–    Research is conducted mainly through internet searches and, in some cases, by consulting with the relevant authorities via telephone, e-mail, in-person meetings, etc. In rare cases, we may also conduct literature searches in libraries or visit related institutions.
–    In many cases, the questions are relatively specific, but if the content is broad or unclear, or if the questions do not mesh well with the subject of research, taking into consideration the U.S. administrative and financial situation, etc., the researcher will advise the Japanese staff on how to coordinate with the client.
・    Advise on and provide assistance for independent research by the Japanese staff.
・    Organize and share materials and contact information obtained through research in a form that can be used by future personnel.
・    Attend Big Seven (a group of non-partisan, non-profit organizations whose members include United States state and local government officials) annual meetings, etc., gather information through newspapers, magazines, the internet, etc., and write articles for Japanese local government officials. (translation or editing of the researcher’s Japanese text will be done by Japanese staff).
・    Accompany clients on site visits, etc., and provide assistance with conversation at the site and taking notes in some cases

3.    Liaison and coordination with related organizations, academic experts, etc.

・    Assist Japanese staff with communications such as registering to attend annual meetings, setting up receptions, arranging meetings with past program participants, arranging training visits, etc.
・    Networking
–    Bring together Japanese staff and counterparts at receptions and other events.
–    Attend receptions and other events to build a network of contacts that will be useful to the Center.
・    Serve as point of contact for other ad-hoc requests, inquiries, etc.

4.    Assistance with general office duties

・    Respond to phone calls and visitors (deliveries, etc.) when Japanese staff is not available.
・    Provide advice and liaise with other parties on matters that cannot be handled by the Japanese staff alone, such as confirmation of the basis for rent renewal and double billing for services and purchases of goods.

5.    Giving advice and support on living in the U.S. to Japanese staff members

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​the daily working hours shall be from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm with an hour off for lunch, Monday through Friday.
​​​​​​​This is a hybrid position, requiring candidates to work from the office at least 3 days a week
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Working Location
New York, NY
・    Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model
・    Bonus based on performance
・    Financial support for the premiums for medical insurance that the individual enrolls in, in the amount specified in the outline at our sole discretion. (Proof of employee’s individual health insurance may be required.)
・    Annual physical examination fee (at the designated hospital and plan)
・    Expenses for influenza and other designated vaccinations

Please consider the following qualifications:

​​​​​​​Required Qualifications:
・    Bachelor’s degree
・    Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
・    Experience working in Japan or with Japanese companies
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies:
・    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit:
・    Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
・    A collaborative mindset, with a passion for teamwork and knowledge sharing
・    Adaptability and resilience in working alongside with Japanese staffs
・    Understanding of Japanese culture and business etiquette and U.S. business professional standards