[Environmental Biogeochemical Cycle Research Program (EBCRP),
Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC)] Recruitment for a Scientist
| Available Position & Research Topics | Available Position: Total 1 position as a Scientist The Environmental Biogeochemical Cycles Research Program (EBCRP) is studying dynamics of ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles in the oceans, lands, and the atmosphere with close collaboration of observations and modeling studies. The Marine Biogeochemical Cycle Research Team (MBCRT) and Marine Ecosystem Research Team (MERT) in the EBCRP are jointly seeking a scientist to engage in studying spatial and temporal variability of marine ecosystem and biogeochemical cycles on days to decades/basin to global scales by taking full advantage of satellite remote sensing technology, not limited to ocean color. |
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| Job Description | It is supposed that the successful candidate will study oceanic response of near-surface biology and physics to external forcings over the sea surface with various temporal and spatial scales, either by using archived multi-satellites remote sensing data, combined with in situ observation data obtained by MBCRT, in collaboration with modeling analyses by MERT. A newly obtained data set by MBCRT from time series stations provides an ideal data set to establish algorithms to derive new variables for ecosystem and biogeochemical cycle studies. For details of the program, please visit our institute's website at http://www.jamstec.go.jp/rigc/e/ebcrp/index.html *There may be change in affiliation in case of reorganization in the Agency. |
| Require-ments | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in closely related field. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to achievement of JAMSTEC's mid-term research plan, by making and conducting his/her research plan as an independent and established researcher, and to lead his/her research field world wide. |
| Work Place | Yokosuka Headquarters, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 JAPAN (Marine Biogeochemical Cycle Research Team) or 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 (Marine Ecosystem Research Team) |
| Working Condition and Contract Period | Period of employment is from February 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2017. *Appoint date is negotiable. *One contract term is five Japanese fiscal years. *The maximum total contract is as follows; Senior Scientist: Ten Japanese fiscal years (two five year contracts). A screening to be promoted to be a Principal Scientist is conducted before the contract expires. Maximum contract period of the Principal Scientist is until the fiscal year in which he/she becomes 65 years old. Scientist: Five Japanese fiscal years. A screening to be promoted to be a Senior Scientist is conducted before the contract expires. Employment Status: fixed term system, Discretionary labor system |
| 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 RIGC. The expected salary will be as follows: JPY 5,770,000~8,000,000 / year *No bonus/retirement allowance provided. |
| Terms of Employment | 1) On appointment, relocation fee will be provided in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws. 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 available. 4) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. 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 leave of absence for care and maternity leave. 7) 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 research proposal including the research program which you desire to participate in. (A4 size, 1page) c) Two recommendation letters written by a senior research scientist, which should be sent directly from them 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 e-mail address is essential) *Please specify that you are applying for "Scientist". 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 JAMSTEC before/on the closing date. Electronic format will NOT be accepted. *Please write "PERSONNEL, EBCRP<2.01> RIGC" (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 the middle of December 2012. The successful candidates are expected to join us from February 1st, 2013. *The transportation fee is payable to candidates from abroad, but only under specific situations. |
| Closing date | December 3rd, 2012 (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) | Mikiko Tanioka Human Resources, Research Support Dept., JAMSTEC 2-15 Natsushima-Cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa 237-0061 Japan TEL: 81-46-867-9598 FAX: 81-46-867-9372 (E-mail:rsd-jinji@jamstec.go.jp) |
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