| Available Position | JAMSTEC is recruiting one position as a Project Senior Research Technician. (AGJ22-005) |
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| Recruiting Department | Earth System Model Development and Application Group, Research Center for Environmental Modeling and Application (CEMA), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) |
| Job Description | The Earth System Model Development and Application Group, Research Center for Environmental Modeling and Application (CEMA) is soliciting applications for a Project Senior Research Technician to participate the program, "Advanced Research Program for Climate Change Prediction". This program aims to elucidate the mechanisms of climate change, reduce the uncertainty of climate change predictions by improving climate simulation models, improve the accuracy of climate prediction data, and utilize the data in a comprehensive manner. The goal of this program is to provide scientific evidence for the development of global climate change mitigation and adaptation plans. We are presently recruiting a Project Senior Research Technician to participate in this program. The successful candidate is expected to conduct the following tasks with the aid of shell scripts and visualization applications, based on an understanding of data server hardware/software (UNIX/Linux) and global warming simulation data from Earth system models (ESMs): (1) Maintain and manage data servers and storage facilities (including installation, expansion, and disposal) for data essential to large-scale simulation studies using ESMs that incorporate biogeochemical (including the carbon cycle) components of global physical climate models. (2) Conduct data conversion, registration, transfer, and other processes required for the publication of ESM simulation results. (3) Collect simulation data from other research centers, including those overseas, and perform data formatting (file format, resolution, etc.) for analysis and data file management. [Related Research Fields] Meteorology, Climate Science, Oceanography, Computer Science |
| Job Type | [Job Title] Research Technician: Research Technician is expected to promote fundamental or comprehensive technological improvements related to research and development, maintain and upgrade these advanced technologies, and conduct research. [Position] Project Senior Research Technician: Project Senior Research Technician is expected to contribute to the promotion of research and development by accumulating expertise in observing devices and analytical instruments, etc. as a specialist in maintaining and operating basic technologies related to the organization’s research and development efforts. As a dedicated person in improving, maintaining, and operating fundamental technologies related to research and development, he/she is required to propose and establish accurate analytical and analytical methods, etc. in collaboration with researchers. *There may be a change in affiliation in the case of reorganization of the Agency. |
| Requirements | The successful candidate must have completed a M.S. in a closely related field. Those who have equivalent ability with extensive experience are also acceptable. *Based on an understanding of data server hardware/software (UNIX/Linux) and global warming prediction simulation data from ESM, the successful candidate will be required to utilize various shell scripts and visualization applications. |
| 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 Project Senior Research Technician (2) Type of contract: Fixed-term employee (3) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system (4) Contract Period: Total period will be terminated on March 31, 2027 after four contract renewals. *First contract period is from June 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. *Effective date of employment is negotiable. However it might be changed due to the influence of COVID-19 expansion. *Contract period can be renewed depending on the performance and working attitude of the successful candidate. *Contract period might change due to budget constraints of the research program. *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. *This position is a non-tenure-track, fixed-term employee position. |
| Salary | Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments) e.g., JPY 5,500,000-6,100,000 *Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaw, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the applicant. *Bonus and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. |
| Terms of Employment | (1) Upon appointment, successful candidates will receive relocation allowances in accordance with the bylaws of JAMSTEC. (2) An allowance for commuting expenses will be provided. (3) The employee and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for social insurance and labor insurance in the proportion specified by current statute. (4) The JAMSTEC employee cooperative provides various subsidies for mutual aid and welfare services. (5) Housing lease service is available in accordance with the bylaws of JAMSTEC. (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. b) Resume of specialized work experience described details of career history, professional experiences and skills. **Please submit the following documents voluntarily; c) "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. d) Two (or fewer) representative publications in PDF formats. (2) Submission: The required documents must be sent by Email and should reach JAMSTEC on or before the closing date. *All files must be converted to PDF format. Email attachments can be up to 25 MB. Please include "CEMA AGJ22-005" in the subject line. (3) Interview and appointment Applicants will be selected based on submitted application material, followed by an interview. *Web-based online interviews by Zoom are expected basically. |
| Closing Date | May 25, 2022 at 13:00 in Japan time (The application documents must arrive at JAMSTEC by this date.) *Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended. |
| Contact (application documents must be sent to this address) | Human Resources Section, Human Resources Dept., JAMSTEC TEL: +81-45-778-5788 (E-mail: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp) *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails. *For inquiries by Email, please include "CEMA AGJ22-005" 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 his/her 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. (6) If you are applying through a Japanese website, submission should be made online (except the letters of recommendation); If you are applying through the English website, "Work with Us", submission should be made as an attachment to the Email. |
| 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. |