[Biogeochemistry Research Team, Earth and Life History Research Program, Institute of Biogeosciences (BioGeos)]
Recruitment for a Postdoctoral Researcher
| Available Position & Research Topics | Biogeochemistry Research Team, Earth and Life History Research Program is seeking for a postdoctoral fellow who will work for a research topic, "Radiocarbon dating of sedimentary amino acids for a chronological tool"'.
This research is supported by JSPS Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (No. 25247092). (FY2013-FY2015, Principal investigator: Naohiko Ohkouchi) For details of the research project, please visit the web page. |
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| Job Description | The research themes are: to establish a method for isolating individual amino acids from the sediment, to improve the sensitivity of accelerator mass spectrometry, and to apply these methods for deep-sea and lacustrine sediments for estimating the sediment chronologies. *There may be change in affiliation in case of reorganization in the Agency. |
| Requirements | Applicant is required to hold a Ph.D. degree in related field within five years prior to the date of employment, or expected to obtain a Ph.D. degree in related field by the date of employment.
*Relevant research fields: Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biogeochemistry * Any nationality, any sex, and any age could be applied. * JAMSTEC has the principle of equality of men and women as it relates to the recruitment of all staff. |
| Work Place | JAMSTEC Yokosuka Headquarters Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 JAPAN |
| Working Conditions | 1) Post: Postdoctoral Researcher
2) Type of contract: Fixed term employee 3) Working hours: Discretionary labor system 4) Contract Period Period of employment is from August 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2014. *Appointment date is negotiable. *One contract period is maximum one Japanese fiscal year, and the contract is renewable depending on the progress of research and research project and the performance evaluation up to three fiscal years (until March 31st, 2016). *However, fixed term will be ended at the end of the project "Radiocarbon dating of sedimentary amino acids for a chronological tool" supported by JSPS Grants-in-Aid. |
| Salary | Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws, by considering academic career, research ability and research role in BioGeos (annual salary system). Appointment level for the position will be determined by JAMSTEC after the interview based upon the discussion with the successful candidates.
The expected salary will be JPY 5,000,000. *No bonus/retirement allowance provided. |
| Terms of Employment | 1) On appointment, relocation fee will be provided in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws. 2) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. 3) The participant and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for insurance and labor insurance according to the current statutory proportion. 4) Housing lease service is not available. 5) Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year 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 | (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. (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, Earth and Life History Research Program, BioGeos" (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 mid-June, 2013. The successful candidate is expected to join us from August 1st, 2013. The transportation fee is payable to candidates from abroad, but only under specific situations. |
| Closing Date | May 31, 2013 (The application documents must arrive at JAMSTEC by this date.) |
| Contact (application documents must be sent to this address) | Kayo Staley Human Resources, Research Support Dept., JAMSTEC 2-15 Natsushima-Cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 Japan TEL: +81-46-867-9590 FAX: +81-46-867-9372 (E-mail:rsd-jinji@jamstec.go.jp) |
| Notes | 1. Submitted documents will not be returned to applicant. 2. 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. 3. Successful candidate should submit his/her health certificate upon appointment. 4. Withdrawal of application must be made by written notice. 5. Above conditions may be changed depending on the situation within the agency. 6. Interview and daily work will be conducted in English for non-Japanese speakers. |
