| Available Position | JAMSTEC is recruiting one position as a Researcher (II). (DKS23-003) |
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Data Synthesis and Fusion Analysis Research Group, Center for Earth Information Science and Technology (CEIST), Research Institute for Value-Added-Information Generation (VAiG) *Please note that group assignment may change in the event of JAMSTEC reorganization. |
| Job Description | The Data Synthesis and Fusion Analysis Research Group, Center for Earth Information Science and Technology (CEIST; Director: Yoichi Ishikawa), Research Institute for Value-Added-Information Generation (VAiG), the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), is inviting applications for a Researcher position. The successful candidate will be involved in the following types of research and development: [Research Description] The Data Synthesis and Fusion Analysis Research Group undertakes research and development aimed at generating beneficial societal information from a wide array of marine-earth data collected through observation and simulation. We are seeking a researcher to conduct research and development aimed at estimating, forecasting, and evaluating the abundance, habitat distribution, and diversity of marine organisms. This work will contribute to sustainable ecosystem management using statistical modeling techniques. Furthermore, we are looking for a researcher who can develop a digital twin ocean to obtain information with a variety of social applications. This will be achieved by integrating conventional process models, such as marine environment and lower trophic ecosystem models, with statistical models. Detailed descriptions of the research conducted at CEIST, VAiG, are available online at: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/ceist/e/ [Relevant Research Fields] Marine Ecology, Fisheries Oceanography, etc. |
| Job Type | [Job Title] Researcher (Technology): 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. |
| Requirements | Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field of research or technology development. |
| Work Place | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences (YES), 3173-25 Showa-machi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-city, Kanagawa, 236-0001, 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, 2024 to March 31, 2029 *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 candidate 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 "CEIST DKS23-003 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/1657810 *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 are expected basically. |
| Closing Date | September 6, 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 "CEIST DKS23-003" 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. |