| Available Position | Senior Engineer(II), Engineer, or Engineer(II) (DAKE25-001） |
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| Recruiting Department |
Research Institute for Value-Added Information Generation (VAiG) or Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) *Group assignment will be determined during the employment process. *There may be a change in affiliation in the event of a reorganization of JAMSTEC. |
| Job Description | We are seeking a Senior Engineer(II), Engineer, or Engineer(II) to develop a data assimilation system using atmosphere-ocean coupling system. [Job Description] (Immediately upon employment) In the construction of a data assimilation system using a coupled atmosphere-ocean model, it is necessary to construct a complex package that includes forward integration, observation data processing, backward integration, and optimization using the descent method, and to efficiently perform these calculations. Specifically, we will develop the following 1) Construction and improvement of a data assimilation system using a coupled atmosphere-ocean model. 2) Development and improvement of algorithms and calculation methods for efficient computation in the above systems 3) Development and improvement of calculation programs to enhance compatibility with multiple architectures. (The scope of possible changes) Duties as designated by JAMSTEC [Relevant Fields] Program Development, Information Science, Computer science, Earth Science, etc. |
| Job Type | [Job Title] Engineer: Engineering job is expected to improve and develop fundamental and comprehensive technologies related to the business operations of JAMSTEC, as well as maintain, update, plan, and promote such advanced technologies. [Position] Senior Engineer(II): Senior Engineer(II) is expected to fully understand the social responsibility of JAMSTEC at all times, to perform duties as a main engineer, and to serve as a core member of the assigned department based on their advanced, extensive knowledge and experience. Engineer: Engineer is expected to understand the goals and objectives of their work, to perform duties as an expert in technology-related work, and to serve as a core member of the assigned department. Engineer(II): Engineer (II) is expected to understand the goals and objectives of their work, to perform duties as an expert in technology-related work, and to serve as a core member of the assigned department. *The position will be determined during the employment process. |
| Requirements | Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree in a closely related field of research or technology development, or have an equivalent development skills. [Qualifications and experience] ・Programming experience in Fortran or the C/C++ languages ・Experience in developing programs for HPC especially for massively parallel computing and GPU programs We especially welcome applications from engineers interested in collaborating with JAMSTEC researchers. |
| Work Place | (Immediately upon employment) Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences (YES), 3173-25 Showa-machi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 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. (The scope of possible changes) The places designated by JAMSTEC (including a place for working from home) |
| Working Conditions & Contract Period | (1) Number of positions: 1 position for a Senior Engineer(II), Engineer, or Engineer(II) (2) Type of contract: Tenure-track fixed-term employee (3) Working Hours: 9:00-17:30 (Lunch hours 12:15-13:00) (4) Contract Period: Total period will be terminated on March 31, 2030 after a contract renewal. First contract period is from June 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028. *Contract period can be renewed depending on the performance and working attitude of the successful candidate. *Effective date of employment is negotiable. *One contract period is a maximum of five fiscal years. The contract period will not be renewed. *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 61, or the age of 65 if the employee is rehired after their retirement). For details on this system, please contact Human Resources Section. *This position falls under Article 15-2, Act on Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation. |
| Salary | Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments) e.g., JPY 5,500,000-8,800,000 *Overtime payment will be added to monthly salary. *Salary will be competitive based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research and development 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. (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.(There are criteria based on income etc.) (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 state if you have any of the skills or other attributes listed in the requirements. c) Research and development plan at JAMSTEC (1 page) *Please submit the following documents voluntarily; ・Publication (achievement) list including thesis titles and 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. ・Two (or fewer) representative publications (2) Submission Please apply via the following website: https://recruit.jobcan.jp/jamstec/entry/new/2155107 *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 | May 8, 2025 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 Email: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails and include "CEIST-RIGC DAKE25-001"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, gender identity, 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. |