| Available Position | JAMSTEC is recruiting one position as a Researcher (II) (BKS22-002). |
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| Recruiting Department | Deep-Sea Nanoscience Research Group, Research Center for Bioscience and Nanoscience (CeBN), Research Institute for Marine Resources Utilization (MRU) |
| Job Description | The Research Center for Bioscience and Nanoscience (CeBN; Director: Shigeru Deguchi), the Research Institute for Marine Resources Utilization (MRU), the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) invite applications for one researcher position to join the Deep-Sea Nanoscience Research Group. [Research Description] The Deep-Sea Nanoscience Research Group is conducting research on the fabrication of nanomaterials under conditions simulating extreme environments in the deep sea, exploration of deep-sea biological functions using nanobiotechnology, and biomimetics based on the nanostructural functions of deep-sea organisms. The group is also working on social implementation of its findings in collaboration with industry. For more information on the group, please see the following web page. https://www.jamstec.go.jp/cebn/deepsea_nano/e/index.html This open position is for a researcher who will be engaged in research and development aimed at elucidating unique structural functions of enzymes derived from deep-sea microorganisms involved in the degradation of persistent polymers through biochemistry experiments, protein crystallography, and three-dimensional protein structure prediction using artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will also participate in the project “Baropolyesters: Precise Degradation Control by Pressure” (Research Director: Shigeru Deguchi), which the same group is conducting studies under the Japanese Science and Technology Agency’s Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (JST-CREST) program. https://www.jst.go.jp/kisoken/crest/en/project/1111113/1111113_2021.html *There may be a change in affiliation in the case of reorganization of the Agency. [Relevant Research Fields] Enzyme chemistry |
| Job Type | [Job Title] Researcher (Science/Technology): ※Researcher (Science) is expected primarily to perform theoretical work, observations, and experiments related to research and development, through fundamental, original, or advanced research to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced research based on theories, observations, and experiments. ※Researcher (Technology) is expected to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced technology development and related research. [Position] Researcher (II): Researcher (II) is expected independently to conduct research and technology development and to share results through scientific publications and achieve technology innovation. *At the time of appointment, the Job Title (Science/Technology) will be determined in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaws. |
| Requirements | Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field of research or technology development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in enzymes that degrade persistent polymers such as cellulose. |
| Work Place | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Yokosuka Headquarters, 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka city, Kanagawa, 237-0061, JAPAN *Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises (smoking areas are available outside), no work in areas where smoking allowed. |
| Working Conditions & Contract Period | (1) Number of positions: 1 position for a Researcher (II) (2) Type of contract: Tenure-track fixed-term employee (3) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system (4) Contract Period: Period of employment is from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028 *Effective date of employment is negotiable. *One contract period is a maximum of five fiscal years. The contract period will not be renewed. *In accordance with JAMSTEC bylaws, on reaching the age of 65 during an employed fiscal year, the contract period will expire at the end of the same fiscal year. This bylaw may change. *After undergoing an evaluation during the period of employment, the contract may be modified to one without termination (termination of employment would be at the end of the fiscal year in which the employee reaches the age of 60, or the age of 65 if the employee is rehired after their retirement). For details on this system, please contact Human Resources Section. |
| Salary | Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments) e.g., JPY 6,000,000~7,000,000 *Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaw, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the candidate. *Bonus and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. |
| Terms of Employment | (1) Upon appointment, the successful applicant will receive relocation allowances in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaws. (2) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. (3) Employee and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for social insurance and labor insurance in the proportion specified by current statute. (4) JAMSTEC employee cooperative provides various subsidies for mutual aid and welfare services. (5) Housing lease service will be available in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaws. (6) Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end, and New Year's holidays. Annual vacations with pay, special vacations, leave of absence to care for a family member, and maternity leave are provided. |
| Application Procedure | (1) Required documents a) CV. Valid email and home address must be provided. *Please include contact information for two references. *The person listed as a reference should be different from the person who wrote the letter of recommendation and should not be an employee or Visiting Researcher of JAMSTEC. b) Summary of your research (1 page) c) Research plan at JAMSTEC (1 page) d) "Publication (achievement) list" including thesis titles and "list of competitive research funds" awarded to the applicant *Please list publications in refereed (peer-reviewed) journals separately from unrefereed publications. *Include DOI codes if available. *If you have not been awarded any, include "none" in the list. e) Two (or fewer) representative publications f) Two letters of recommendation from two senior research scientists (1 letter from each). *The person providing the recommendation should email to JAMSTEC directly with a signed letter as an attached file in PDF format by the closing date. Please include "CeBN BKS22-002 and the applicant's name" in the subject line. *Employee or Visiting Researcher of JAMSTEC will not be accepted as a writer of Letter of recommendation. (2) Submission Please apply via the following website: https://recruit.jobcan.jp/jamstec/entry/new/1370363 *All files must be converted to PDF format. *Since some of the notation is in Japanese on the website, please refer to the following input procedure when entering your information. Application guide (3) Interview Applicants will be selected based on submitted application material, followed by an interview. *Web-based online interviews by Zoom are expected basically. |
| Closing Date | January 22, 2023 at 23:59 in Japan time *Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended. |
| Contact | Human Resources Section, Human Resources Dept., JAMSTEC TEL: +81-45-778-5812 (Email: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp) *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails. *For inquiries by Email, please include "CeBN BKS22-002" in the subject line. |
| Remarks | (1) Submitted documents will be managed safely according to strict rules. Personal information received during the recruiting process will be used only for recruitment screening and appointment procedures and not for any other purposes. (2) Successful candidate should submit a certificate documenting their health upon appointment. (3) Please kindly inform us in case of withdrawal of your application by Email. (4) Above conditions may be changed at the discretion of the agency. (5) For non-Japanese speakers, the interview and daily work will be conducted in English. |
| Diversity and Inclusion | In our quest to perform state-of-the-art research and develop scientific and technological innovations based on diverse values, JAMSTEC not only actively recruits women based on gender equality but also strives to create a work environment in which individuality is respected regardless of nationality, race, gender, self-recognition, age, or the presence or absence of disabilities. In response to the diverse needs of our employees, we will also promote more flexible work styles and environments, including shorter working hours and opportunities for discretionary work. |