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The Tohoku University Admissions Center 's Admissions Design and Evaluation Division is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The job entails research and development for student selection systems, encompassing planning, design, and implementation to enhance fairness and effectiveness in admissions processes.

The role also involves evaluating and improving student selection systems through follow-up studies, high school surveys, and data analysis. The successful candidate will provide consulting and support related to evaluation methodology design and implementation for both undergraduate departments, including the Gateway College launched in 2027, and graduate departments such as the Advanced Graduate School.

Additional duties include coordinating and cooperating with high schools, the National Center for University Entrance Examinations, other universities, and the Japan Association of National Universities to ensure alignment with national standards and policies. The position also supports domestic student recruitment and public relations activities to strengthen outreach efforts.

Candidates with expertise in educational measurement, admissions policy, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Commitment to collaborative work and continuous improvement in student selection systems will be essential to contribute to the division's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to research and system design in educational measurement/evaluation, including domestic or overseas university student selection
• Experience in research, development, and application of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and generative AI utilization in educational measurement/evaluation
• Knowledge and practical experience related to CBT and generative AI from educational industries or enterprises
• Specialization in psychology (measurement/evaluation), educational measurement, test theory, information science, educational engineering, or related fields
• Practical experience in related fields with an interest in university admission system research and design

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents by August 31, 2025 to the following address: arc2025-4grp.tohoku.ac.jp

1. Curriculum Vitae:
   Please provide a detailed CV that includes your education history, employment history, and a recent photo. Use the official university form, which can be downloaded from the following URL.
2. Achievements and Activities:
   categorize research by articles, presentations at academic conferences, and other, indicating whether items were peer-reviewed (any format)
3. Three major written works:
   These should include summaries of the work in Japanese (approximately 300 characters) or English (approximately 150 words)
4. Summary of research achievements to date:
   These should include efforts related to university student selection and educational measurement/evaluation in Japanese (approx. 2000 characters) or English (approx. 1000 words); include materials documenting achievements related to practical experiences
5. Description of future goals:
   This should be related to goals for Tohoku University's undergraduate and graduate student selection system and should be written in Japanese (approx. 2000 characters) or English (approx. 1000 words)
6. References:
   Include the names, affiliations, and contact information of two individuals in Japan (if possible) who can serve as references.

All files should be submitted in password-protected PDF format, with the password provided in a separate email. Please use "ARC Open Recruitment No.: ARC2025-4" as the subject line of the email.