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The Pokemon Company is hiring workers with PhDs in ecological studies to make its vibrant fictional universe even more realistic.
A job listing on HRMOS, a Japanese recruitment platform, is seeking PhD candidates for unspecified positions at the popular gaming company.
The listing says applicants will be considered for roles in “each” of the Pokemon Company’s businesses, meaning their skills could be utilized at many different levels.
Specifically, they’re looking for PhD holders with backgrounds in science, engineering, or agriculture, asking for “experience in research related to the ecology of plants and animals.”
The Pokemon CompanyThe Pokemon Company is hiring real-life Pokemon Professors, seeking candidates with PhDs in ecology.
These full-time roles boast an annual income of 6 million yen to 10 million yen (approximately $37.8K – $63K USD), with an annual salary increase every March. Applicants will need to speak both English and Japanese, and must share a PDF explaining their research.
Pokemon Company wants scientists who study plants & animals
The Pokemon Company’s search for ecologists isn’t too surprising, given that the brand is known for simulating the real world through features like animal behavior, day/night cycles, and regional differences within Pokemon species.
It’s currently unclear exactly what the Pokemon Company hopes to achieve with these candidates’ experience, but given how advanced modern Pokemon games have become, fans are wondering if this could be hinting at an especially realistic environment in a future release.
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For instance, Pokepark Kanto, a Pokemon theme park in Tokyo, also recently opened its doors, featuring a town and nature walk area where attendees can catch and battle ‘mons. Pokopia, the Pokemon life simulator game, also recently released, which includes ecological gameplay elements like transforming a desert into a lush forest.
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For now, it remains to be seen what the Pokemon Company has up its sleeve… but if you’ve got the experience and necessary requirements, you could find out for yourself if you decide to apply.
