[Integrated and Intellectual Information Science and Technology Program, Application Laboratory (APL)]Recruitment for Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Support Staff Position
| Available Position & Research Topics | The new research and development for disseminating simulation information for prediction of various phenomena relevant to the earth system or a mechanism elucidation as more reliable scientific information is promoted. The Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Support Staff who can become a core of these research is recruited openly. |
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| Job Description | Postdoctoral Researcher: In order to improve the reliability of information obtained from the forecasting simulation for weather and climate, research on improvement in the reliability of predictive simulation information, which is including comparison among models' physical performance, comparison among dynamic schemes or physical process schemes, comparison of computational algorithms, development of new ensemble forecasting approaches, is promoted. Technical Support Staff: 1.Support of research and development of the forecasting simulation for weather and climate. 2.Support of research and development on comparison among models' physical performance, comparison among dynamic schemes or physical process schemes and comparison of computational algorithms. *There may be change in affiliation in case of reorganization in the Agency. |
| Requirements | Postdoctoral Researcher: Applicant is required to hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years, prior to the date of employment, in a related field, which should be compatible with the above job requirements. Also, knowledge and experience on simulations, models for atmosphere or ocean, computational schemes and comparison methods on physical performance of models, or challenging mind in the above research area. Technical Support Staff: Ph.D. degree in closely related field or equivalent with extensive experience acceptable. Also, knowledge and experience on simulations, models for atmosphere or ocean, computational schemes, or challenging mind in the above research area. |
| Work Place | Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences (YES), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) 3173-25 Showa-machi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-city, Kanagawa 236-0001 JAPAN |
| Working Conditions | 1)Number of posts for the position: 1 Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Support Staff 2)Type of contract: fixed term employee 3)Working hours Postdoctoral Researcher: Discretionary labor system Technical Support Staff: 9:00-17:30 (Lunch hour 12:15-13:00) 4)Contract Period Postdoctoral Researcher: April 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2014. *Employment contract is renewable every fiscal year depending on the progress of research and research project. Maximum contract period will be total of 3 fiscal years. Technical Support Staff: April 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2016. *After the contract period above is expired, judging from the performance evaluation and work progress, the maximum contract term may extend until maximum total period of 6 fiscal years. |
| Salary | Salary will be decided in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws in annual salary system, by considering the candidate's academic career, research ability and research role in APL. The expected salary will be as follows;
Postdoctoral Researcher: JPY5,256,000/year Technical Support Staff: JPY4,000,000-5,250,000/year No bonus/retirement allowance provided. Also, Salary will not change during contract period. |
| Terms of Employment | 1) On appointment, relocation fee will be provided in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws to Postdoctoral Researcher only. 2) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. 3) The participant and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for health insurance and labor insurance according to the current statutory proportion. 4) Housing lease service is not available. 5) Holidays and vacations: Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, year-end and beginning of the year are holidays. There are annual vacations with pay, special vacations, and care and maternity leave. 6) Other: There are various kinds of subsidies available for personal interests/welfare provided by JAMSTEC's employees' cooperative. |
| Application Procedure | Postdoctoral Researcher: (1) Required documents a)One copy of a summary of research the applicant has been carried out.(A4 size, 1page) b)One copy of your research plan in the program of JAMSTEC. (A4 size, 1page) c)One recommendation letter written by a senior research scientist which should be sent directly from him/her by POST. Applicant's name should be written on the envelope. *Reference letter written by JAMSTEC employee or Visiting Scientist cannot be accepted. d)One copy of CV(a valid email address is essential) *Please specify that you are applying to "Postdoctoral Researcher" position. e)One copy of publication list including thesis titles. Please list publications in refereed journals separately from others. f)Copies of two (or less) representative publications. g)One copy of a list of competitive research funds awarded. Technical Support Staff: One copy of CV (a valid e-mail address is essential, also include your professional experiences. Please specify that you are applying to "Technical Support Staff" position) (2) Submission Required documents must be sent by POST and reach to JAMSTEC before/on the closing date. Electric form will NOT be accepted. *Please write"PERSONNEL,IISTP, APL,"(in red) on the front of the envelope. Registered mail is recommended for confirming the receipt of your application (no acknowledgement will be provided). (3) Interview and Appointment Candidates will be selected based on submitted application material, followed by an interview currently scheduled in late January to mid February of 2013. The successful candidate is expected to join us from April 1st, 2013. *The transportation fee is payable to Postdoctoral Researcher candidates from abroad, but only under specific situations. |
| Closing date |
January 18th, 2013 (The application documents must arrive at JAMSTEC by this date). *If the total number of application is less than expected, the closing date may be extended. |
| Contact (application documents must send to this address) | Hanako Ihara Human Resources, Research Support Dept., JAMSTEC 2-15 Natsushima-Cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 Japan TEL: +81-46-867-9415 FAX: +81-46-967-9372 (E-mail:rsd-jinji@jamstec.go.jp) |
| Notes |
1) Interviews and daily work will be conducted in English for non-Japanese speakers. 2) Submitted documents will not be returned to applicant. 3) Submitted documents will be managed strictly and safely. The personal information we receive through this recruitment will be used only for recruitment or screening or appointment procedures, and will not be used for other purposes. 4) Successful candidate should submit his/her health certificate upon appointment. 5) Withdrawal of application must be made by written notice. 6) Above conditions may be changed depending on the situation within the agency. 7) Related information is available on the following web page; (http://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/recruit/index.html) |
