In order to support and encourage talented young researchers who have just obtained Ph.D. to further develop their research theme, JAMSTEC launched the program to foster young researchers in 2014. This program renamed as "JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow (JYRF)" in 2019, has been producing excellent researchers who are active internationally.
JAMSTEC invites young researchers who are expected to play an active role in the international community and who are willing to take on challenging research activities.
Successful fellows are expected to independently conduct scientific work on research topics of their own choice or to become involved in research already being conducted at JAMSTEC.
Research grants will be provided to successful fellows to facilitate the smooth start-up of their research at JAMSTEC (¥1,000,000 for the first fiscal year and ¥500,000 for the second and third years each). The successful fellow will also have access to the necessary facilities and equipment in JAMSTEC during the contract period.
Each successful fellow will be assigned a mentor and a sub-mentor. The mentor and the sub-mentor are responsible for providing advice on the successful fellow's research progress and support for the all aspects of research life.
[Relevant Research Fields]
Any natural science or engineering field
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in natural science or engineering field (including applicants expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the effective date of employment.)
*Specific dates regarding eligibility are below;
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/work_with_us/jobs/details/jyrf20220906/
Interview with Dr. Iona McIntosh
Iona McIntosh, Dr.
Researcher, past recipient of JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow 2016-2019
Dr. Takashi Toyofuku, Director of Marine Science and Technology Strategy Department has a conversation with Dr. Iona, researcher, past recipient of the Young Research Fellows in JAMSTEC.
Interview with Dr. Gerald Auer
Gerald Auer, Dr.
Recipient of JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow 2017-2020
Dr. Takashi Toyofuku, Director of Marine Science and Technology Strategy Department has a conversation with Dr. Gerald Auer, one of the Young Research Fellows in JAMSTEC.