Positions available at
the Institute for Research on Earth Evolution (IFREE) of
the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

Category A for Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher
Position #
1. Study of the structure or dynamics of the Earth interior based on seafloor observation, data analysis or modeling
2. Geochemical evolution of the solid Earth
3. Research on geodynamic processes at plate boundaries on the basis of lithosphere-scale structural imaging with active-source seismic techniques
4. Research on Earth's environmental systems evolution with geological or geochemical view points and approaches
5. Research on the inter-program subjects to be carried out in collaboration with the existing programs

Category B for Technical Research Scientist
6. Development of seismic data analysis or geophysical observation techniques and their applications to structural or geodynamic studies of the Earth interior
7. Development of isotopic micro-analysis technique and its application to magma genesis
8. Development of seismic imaging techniques using refraction and wide-angle reflection data and their applications to structural studies
9. Development of isotopic micro-analysis techniques of bio-molecules and their application to biogeochemical cycles and biotic evolution

Category C for Research Assistant
10. Development of isotopic micro-analysis techniques of bio-molecules and their application to biogeochemical cycles and biotic evolution

Category A positions:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applications from those who are expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the date of employment will be considered. Applicants for postdoctoral positions must hold a Ph.D. at the start of employment, which must have been received within five years prior to the appointment date.

Category B positions:
Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Category C position:
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to interact effectively with researchers and to smoothly promote the assigned work is essential.

JAMSTEC Headquarters
at 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 237-0061 Japan
or
JAMSTEC Yokohama Institute for Earth Science
at 3173-25 Showa-machi, Kanazawa-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa, 236-0001 Japan

Employment contract is renewable every Japanese fiscal year depending on the progress of research or performance.

JAMSTEC is currently revising the personnel system of Technical Research Scientist and Research Assistant, and successful candidates will be employed under the new system.

(1)Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws, taking academic career, research ability and research role in IFREE into consideration (annual salary system). Appointment level for positions will be determined by IFREE after the interview based upon the discussion with the successful candidates.
(2) Travel allowance will be provided in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws.
(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 available in accordance with JAMSTEC's bylaws.
(5) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided.
(6) 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.

(1) Required documents
A. One copy of the outline of researches/achievements to date, and the research proposal/future plan (1-2 sheets in A4 format). Please identify to which position # you are applying in the document.
B. Reference (recommendations) written by a senior researcher, which should be sent directly to IFREE Research Promotion Office (address provided below). Applicant's name should be written on the envelope. Not required for Category C applicants.
C.One copy of the resume.
D. Category A: One copy of publication* list and one copy of two representative publications. (*Publications with refereed journals should be separated from other publications.)
Category B: One copy of publication list of scientific papers and technical reports (including patent experiences) and one copy of two representative publications
Category C: Achievements list that indicates his/her science-related professional activities
(2) Submission
Required documents should be sent by mail and reach IFREE before/on the closing date.
(3) Address
IFREE Research Promotion Office
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 237-0061 Japan
*Please write "PERSONNEL" (in red) on the front of the envelope. Registered mail is recommended for confirming the receipt of your application (no acknowledgement will be provided).

January 3 (Wed.), 2007 (Japan Standard Time)

Candidates will be selected based on submitted application material, followed by an interview that is currently scheduled at the end of January 2007.  The new employee is expected to arrive between April 1, 2007 and September 30, 2007 but the appointment date will be negotiable.  IFREE will decide which position to offer after the consultation with successful candidates following the interview.

(1) Interviews will be conducted in Japanese or English.
(2) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(3) Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant. The personal information we get through this recruitment is to be used only for our screening and our procedures accompanying. We deal with it safely and properly based on the personal information protection law. After our screening and procedures, we shred documents.
(4) Successful candidates should submit his/her health certificate upon appointment.
(5) Withdrawal of application must be made by written notice.

If you have further inquiries, please contact
Ms. Mizue Matsubara
IFREE Research Promotion Office
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
TEL: +81-46-867-9770 FAX: +81-46-867-9612
E-mail: ifree@jamstec.go.jp