| Available Position | JAMSTEC is recruiting one position as a Postdoctoral Researcher. (AGP22-026) |
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| Recruiting Department |
Arctic Geochemical Cycle Research Group, Institute of Arctic Climate and Environment Research (IACE), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) |
| Job Description | The Arctic Geochemical Cycle Research Group, Institute of Arctic Climate and Environment Research (IACE), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on Japan Society of Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research -KAKENHI-, "Digital Biosphere: Integrated biosphere science for mitigating global environment change", Sub-Project titled "Remote sensing of ecosystem structure, function, and biodiversity (FY2021-FY2025, PI: Hideki Kobayashi)". [Research Description] In this research project, the successful candidate will cooperate with other team members to use in-situ observations and remote sensing technologies for analysis of imaging spectrometer data (hyperspectral images) obtained using satellites and drones to investigate forest ecosystems. They will perform spatial mapping of plant functional trait information. The successful candidate will be engaged in the following research topics. 1. The successful candidate will participate in observation campaigns at Japanese sites (Hokkaido and Kanagawa prefectures), and collect drone- or tower-based imaging spectrometer data as well as various field data. These data will be used to analyze the relationships between hyperspectral signatures and plant traits. Our group has collected similar datasets at other sites (e.g., Alaskan boreal forests). The use of these existing data is encouraged. 2. Using satellite and other datasets, the successful candidate will perform large-scale estimation of ecosystem parameters such as plant functional traits, which are used for driving digital biosphere models. They will also investigate the geographical distributions of plant traits and their relationships with environmental factors. *There may be a change in affiliation in the case of reorganization of the Agency. [Related Research Fields] Remote sensing, Environmental science and engineering, Ecology, Earth science, Agriculture and forestry, Information science |
| Job Type |
Postdoctoral Researcher: To contribute to the projects, a Postdoctoral Researcher should be able to independently conduct the research subjects which are authorized by the Projects under direction of a leader, and to be appointed to improve their research qualities. |
| Requirements | Applicants are required to have obtained or expect to obtain a Ph.D. in a related field by the effective date of employment. Applicants are required to commence employment no later than 5 years after the last day of the fiscal year in which they obtain their Ph.D. (i.e., only applicants who obtained their Ph.D. after April 2017 are eligible). [Qualifications and Experience] No specific qualifications or experience are required for recruitment. However, the successful candidate will be required to actively participate in field campaigns. We welcome those who are willing to collaborate internationally on related themes. |
| 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, 2026 after two contract renewals. *First contract period is from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. *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 projects. *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 4,400,000-5,250,000 *Salary will be competitive in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaw, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the candidate. *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 projects (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/1347079 *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 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 | January 4, 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: +81-45-778-5788 (Email: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp) *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails. *For inquiries by Email, please include "IACE AGP22-026" 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. |