[Theme-1, Chemo-Ecosystem Evolution Research Team, Marine Biodiversity Research Program, Institute of Biogeosciences (BioGeos)] Recruitment for a Technical Support Staff
| Available Position & Research Topics | Chemo-Ecosystem Evolution Research Team, Marine Biodiversity Research Program is seeking for a Technical Support Staff to support "Theme 1, Research on Mapping and Decomposition of Debris in Fisheries Grounds" (FY2011-FY2020, Principal investigator: Hiroshi Kitazato) of "Eastern Japan Marine Ecosystems Dynamics Project" subsidized by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-JAPAN. For details of the program, please visit our web page. |
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| Job Description | Technical Support Staff will support the researches as follows: 1) To participate research cruises. 2) To summarize, digitize and visualize information on tsunami marine debris provided by local governments. 3) To support genetic analyses of organisms collected off Sanriku. 4) To support 3D image analysis of tsunami marine debris (mainly wood). |
| Requirements | Applicants must have a four year college/university degree in related fields, or equivalent skills and experience. Also applicants are expected to have experience and knowledge as follows: 1) Molecular biological experiments 2) Digitization using spreadsheet softwares *Relevant research fields: Statistics, population genetics, marine biology * Any nationality, any gender could be applied. * JAMSTEC has the principle of equality of men and women as it relates to the recruitment of all staff. |
| Work Place | Yokosuka Headquarters Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 JAPAN |
| Contract Period | Period of employment is from September 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2016. (three Japanese fiscal year) *Appointment date is negotiable. *The contract is renewable depending on the progress of research and research project and the performance evaluation up to five fiscal years (until March 31st, 2018). *However, fixed term will be ended at the end of the project "Eastern Japan Marine Ecosystems Dynamics Project" subsidized by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-JAPAN. |
| 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 JPY3,000,000-3,200,000. * No bonus/retirement allowance provided. |
| Terms of Employment | 1) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. 2) The participant and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for insurance and labor insurance according to the current statutory proportion. 3) Housing lease service is NOT available. 4) 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. 5) 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 CV (a valid email address and home address are essential.) *Please specify that you are applying to "Technical Support Staff" position. b) One copy of your professional experiences. (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, Marine Biodiversity Research Program Theme-1, 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 early July, 2013. The successful candidate is expected to join us from September 1st, 2013. The transportation fee is payable to candidates from abroad, but only under specific situations. |
| Closing Date | July 5th, 2013 (The application documents must arrive at JAMSTEC by this date) *If the total number of application is lower than expected, the closing date may be extended. |
| 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. |
