| Available Position | JAMSTEC is recruiting one position as a Postdoctoral Researcher. (AGP22-011) |
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| Recruiting Department | Environmental Geochemical Cycle Research Group, Earth Surface System Research Center (ESS), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) |
| Job Description | The Environmental Geochemical Cycle Research Group, Earth Surface System Research Center (ESS), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) is soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focusing on a research project entitled “Prompt Quantification of National SLCFs(*) Emissions from Combustion Sources in East Asia, and Its Methodological Development” and its sub-theme 1 "Prompt estimation of country-based emissions using field/satellite observations and data assimilation models" (FY2022-2024; Principal Investigator: Yugo Kanaya). The project is funded by the Ministry of Environment, Japan (Environment Research and Technology Development Fund (ERTDF) project No. 2-2201) (*) SLCFs = short-lived climate forcers, i.e., air pollutants (primary and secondary) and methane affecting climate change [Research Description] In this position, the successful candidate will develop the means to estimate emission rates of black carbon (BC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or carbon monoxide (CO) from combustion processes per Asian countries. The candidate’s research efforts will advance relevant scientific knowledge to support activities of the IPCC's new methdology developement about the SLCF (short-lived climate forcers) emission inventory and the reports from the Arctic Council. Specific topics include one or more of the following: 1) Rapid estimation of emissions from Asian countries, by integrating aircraft observations (EMeRGe-Asia) and/or ground-based observations (those on Fukue Island) with numerical model simulations (CHASER, WRF/Chem etc). 2) Emission estimation and/or atmospheric chemistry process studies using new-generation satellite observations (TROPOMI, GEMS) 3) Relating the obtained scientific information to socioeconomic analysis of emission reductions. To promote proactive research, the following data and tools will be available, along with the related support and advice: German aircraft observation data over Asia/Pacific (EMeRGe-Asia), Long-term observation data at remote sites (incl. Fukue Island), TROPOMI and GEMS satellite data, bottom-up emission inventory data, Tropospheric chemistry reanalysis data derived from data assimilation, Regional/Global atmospheric chemistry model simulation data (WRF/Chem, CHASER) and the model systems etc. [Relevant Research Fields] Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geochemical Cycles, Remote Sensing, Civil Engineering, Geophysics, Climate Science, Meteorology, and other related fields |
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Postdoctoral Researcher: To contribute to the project, a Postdoctoral Researcher should be able to independently conduct the research subject which is authorized by the Project under direction of a leader, and to be appointed to improve his/her research qualities. *There may be a change in affiliation in the event of reorganization of the Agency. |
| Requirements | Applicants are required to have been awarded or expect to have obtained a Ph.D. in a related field by the effective date of employment. In addition, no more than 5 years can have passed between the last day of the fiscal year in which the applicants obtained a Ph.D. and the effective date of employment. (i.e., applicants who earned a Ph.D. after April 2017 are eligible.) |
| 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 Postdoctoral Researcher (2) Type of contract: Fixed-term employee (3) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system (4) Contract Period: Total period will be terminated on March 31, 2025 after two contract renewals. *First contract period is from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. *Effective date of employment is negotiable. *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 project. *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) JPY 5,250,000 *There is no raise. *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 is not available. (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 one reference who is a senior research scientist. The reference person will be required to submit a letter of recommendation for the selected applicant directly to JAMSTEC, by Email, after screening of documents. The reference person should not be an employee or a Visiting Researcher of JAMSTEC. b) Summary of your research (1 page) c) Research plan for the project (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 (2) Submission Please apply via the following website: https://recruit.jobcan.jp/jamstec/entry/new/1071629 *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 | July 8, 2022 at 13:00 in Japan time *Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended. |
| Contact | Human Resources Section, Human Resources Dept., JAMSTEC TEL: +81-45-778-5788 (Email: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp) *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails. *For inquiries by Email, please include "ESS AGP22-011" 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. |
| 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. |