[Atmospheric Geochemical Cycle Research Team, Environmental Biogeochemical Cycle Research Program, Research Institute for Global Change] Recruitment for a Scientist
| Available Position & Research Topics | Available Position : 1 Scientist in the Atmospheric Geochemical Cycle Research Team (AGCRT) of Environmental Biogeochemical Cycle Research Program (EBCRP), RIGC/JAMSTEC. The EBCRP is conducting observational and modeling research to understand the biogeochemical cycle and its variation in the atmosphere, land, and ocean. The goals of this program are to reveal key processs of changing ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles in marine and terrestrial environments, to understand the mechanisms of those changes from the past to the present, and to improve the performance of earth system models for future prediction. The AGCRT aims to assess the impact of variations of atmospheric composition on climate change in global scale and those specific to Asia. The major themes of research are listed below: 1) Development of global and regional chemical transport models for elucidating transport and transformation processes of chemical species using the models and observational data. 2) Development of data assimilation system for atmospheric compositions, and estimation of surface emissions of greenhouse gases and precursors of pollutants. For details of EBCRP please visit http://www.jamstec.go.jp/rigc/e/ebcrp/ . |
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| Job Description | We invite applicants for a Scientist who will engage in following research activities: (1) Modelling of transport and transformation processes of air pollutants such as ozone and aerosols in Asia by using a regional chemistry-transport model. (2) Analysis of interannual variations of pollutants and their impact on regional weather and climate. (3) Estimation of exchange fluxes of pollutants between atmosphere and land/ocean to understand the global biogeochemical cycle. * There may be change in affiliation in case of reorganization in the Agency. |
| Requirements | Ph.D. degree in fields related to the above description is required. *Relevant research fields : Atmospheric Environment, Atmospheric Chemistry, Meteolorogy, Climatology, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. 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 | JAMSTEC Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences (YES) Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) 3173-25 Showa-machi, Kanazwa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, 236-0001 JAPAN |
| Working Condition and Contract Period | 1.Number of post for the position 1 Scientist 2.Type of contract Fixed term employee 3.Working Hours Discretionary labor system 4.Contract Period
Period of employment is from September 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2018. One contract period is maximum five fiscal years, and the contract may be renewed. |
| Salary | Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC’s bylaws, by considering academic career, research ability and research role in RIGC (annual salary system). Appointment level for the position will be determined by JAMSTEC after the interview and based upon the discussion with the successful candidates. The expected salary will be as follows; JPY5,600,000-6,400,000/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 available. 4. Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. 5. Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays. There are annual vacations with pay, special vacations, and leave of absence for 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 1) One copy of a CV. (a valid email & home address are essential) *Please specify that you are applying to the "Scientist" position. 2) One copy of a summary of research the applicant has been carried out. (A4 size, 1pages) 3) One copy of your research plan in the program of JAMSTEC.(A4 size, 1 page) 4) One copy of publication(achievement) list including thesis titles. *Please separate those with referred journals from other publications. 5) Copies of two representative publications. 6) Two reference (recommendation) letters written by a senior research scientist, which should be sent directly to JAMSTEC from the recommender by POST. Applicant's name should be written on the envelope. Reference letter written by JAMSTEC employee or Visiting Scientist cannot be accepted. 7) One copy of a list of competitive research funds awarded. 2. Submission Required documents must be sent by POST and should reach JAMSTEC before/on the closing date. Electronic format will NOT be accepted. *Please write "PERSONNEL, AGCRT, EBCRP, RIGC Scientist" (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, the interview will be scheduled in early July, 2013.The successful candidate is expected to join us from September 1st, 2013. *The transportation fee is payable to candidate from abroad, but only under specific situations. |
| Closing date | June 28th, 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) | Naomi Tamada Human Resources, Research Support Dept., JAMSTEC 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa, 237-0061 Japan TEL: 81-46-867-9598 FAX: 81-46-967-9372 (E-mail:rsd-jinji@jamstec.go.jp) *Please write "inquiry about personnel, AGCRT, EBCRP, RIGC" on the subject. |
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