Opportunities

Available Position Project Researcher(II), Project Research Technician(II), Project Research Technician(III) or Postdoctoral Researcher (AGM24-014)
Recruiting Department Environmental Geochemical Cycle Research Group, Earth Surface System Research Center (ESS), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC)

*There may be a change in affiliation in the event of a reorganization of JAMSTEC.
Job Description We are promoting the research project, "Comprehensive Study and Monitoring of Long-lived Greenhouse Gases and Short-lived Climate Forcers toward Mitigation of Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as the S-22 Project)", funded by the Ministry of Environment of Japan (MOEJ), and is engaged in elucidating emission and removal of greenhouse gases on the Earth's surface by the anthropogenic and/or natural processes. We use global and regional atmospheric chemistry-transport models and high-quality measurements from in situ platforms and moderately precise satellite observations with global coverage, with an aim to generate high-quality climate change prediction data in collaboration with other centers at JAMSTEC.

We are now accepting applications for one position such as a Project Researcher etc. to work on the S-22 Project Theme 2(2) “Estimation of GHG balance and mechanisms of change using top-down approach (FY2024-FY2028, PI:Prabir Patra) as follows.

[Research Description]
(Immediately upon employment)
We are now accepting applications for a Project Researcher(II), Project Research Technician(II), Project Research Technician(III) or Postdoctoral Researcher. The project involves collaborative research with other themes of the S-22 project at JAMSTEC and other universities and institutions.
The successful candidate for positions in research will conduct research aimed at obtaining scientific knowledge on historical changes of greenhouse gases in the global environment during their respective measurement period (circa 1950s onward). We prepare land/ocean to air fluxes at regional scales using global models by top-down inverse modelling. However, the anthropogenic and natural share of these fluxes are largely uncertain and uncertainties remained toward policy implementation of emission reductions under the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. Further the inverse modelling results at lower uncertainty are required for evaluation of biogeochemical processes in Earth System Models (ESMs) by other theme for better prediction Earth's climate for the IPCC's 7th Assessment Report.
The successful Research Technician candidate will support the development of inverse modelling tools and model infrastructures (contributions to these activities by the Researcher candidate will also be welcomed).

(The scope of possible changes)
The duties designated by JAMSTEC

[Related Research Fields]
Earth System Sciences, Atmospheric Modelling, Greenhouse Gases, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Mathematics etc.
Job Type [Job Title]
Researcher (Science):
Researcher (Science) is expected primarily to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced research based on theories, observations and experiments related to research and development.

Researcher (Technology):
Researcher (Technology) is expected to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced technology development and related research.

[Position]
Project Researcher (II):
Project Researcher (II) is expected independently to conduct research and technology development and to share results through scientific publications and achieve technology innovation to contribute to the project.

[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 Research Technician(II), Project Research Technician(III):
Project Research Technician (II) (III) are expected to contribute to the promotion of research and development by accumulating expertise in areas such as observation devices and analytical instruments, as an expert in the operation of basic technologies related to the project research and development efforts.

[Job Title]
Postdoctoral Researcher:
To contribute to the project, a Postdoctoral Researcher should be able to independently conduct the research subjects which are authorized by the project under direction of a leader, and to be appointed to improve their research qualities.

*Job Title and the Position will be determined during the employment process.
Requirements Project Researcher (II):
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field of research or technology development.

Project Research Technician(II)(III):
Applicants must have completed a M.S.in a closely related field. Those who have equivalent ability with extensive experience are also acceptable.

Postdoctoral Researcher:
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 2019 are eligible.)

[Qualifications and experience]
The successful candidate must have programming skills of Fortran, Python or C on UNIX/Linux, and must be proficient in developing and making use of shell-scripts. It is even more desirable that the applicant has an experience in handling large-scale geoscientific data and in using visualization tools.
Work Place (Immediately upon employment)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Yokohama Institute of Earth Science,
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.

(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 as a Project Researcher(II), Project Research Technician(II), Project Research Technician(III) or Postdoctoral Researcher

(2) Type of contract:
Fixed-term employee

(3) Working Hours:
Discretionary labor system for professional work
*The determination of working hours allocation, including start and end times, as well as the method of carrying out research and development activities (including teleworking), is left to the discretion of the employee.

(4) Contract Period:
Project Researcher(II),Project Research Technician(II)(III):
The total period will be terminated on March 31, 2029 after 4 contract renewals.
Postdoctoral Researcher:
The total period will be terminated on March 31, 2027 after 2 contract renewals.
*First contract period is from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

*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.
*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 falls under Article 15-2, Act on Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation.
*This position is a non-tenure-track, fixed-term employee position.
Salary Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments)
*Salary will be competitive, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the candidate.
*Bonus and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary.

Project Researcher(II):
e.g., JPY 6,000,000-7,000,000

Project Research Technician(II)(III):
e.g., JPY 5,500,000-6,000,000

Postdoctoral Researcher:
JPY 4,400,000-5,600,000
*There is no raise.
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) For Project Researcher (II) and Project Research Technician(II)(III), housing lease service will be available. (There are criteria based on income etc.) For Postdoctoral Researcher, 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
*Please note that required documents differ depending on the position.

Project Researcher (II):
a) CV. Valid email and home address must be provided.
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
f) Two letters of recommendation from two senior research scientists (1 letter from each).
*The person providing the recommendation should email to JAMSTEC directly with a signed letter as an attached file in PDF format by the closing date. Please include "ESS AGM24-014 and the applicant's name" in the subject line.
*Employee or Visiting Researcher of JAMSTEC will not be accepted as a writer of Letter of recommendation.

Research Technician(II)(III):
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;
・"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.
・Two (or fewer) representative publications

Postdoctoral Researcher:
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/2000590

*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 August 29, 2024 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.
*For inquiries by Email, please include "ESS AGM24-014" 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 JAMSTEC.
(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.