| Available Position | Postdoctoral Researcher (AGP25-014) |
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| 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 soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on “Development of retrieval and post-processing algorithms for GOSAT-GW NO2 and GHG satellite data, with modeling and ground observations”, in a project using GOSAT-GW data products (FY2020-2030 projected; Principal Investigator: Yugo Kanaya, Researchers in related models: Prabir Patra, Takashi Sekiya, and Masayuki Takigawa) commissioned by the National Institute for Environmental Research (NIES) and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Japan. [Research Description] (Immediately upon employment) The Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) series has focused on the collection of data related to global greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). To better clarify their anthropogenic emissions, the soon-to-be launched GOSAT-GW satellite will measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in addition to the GHGs. This position requires (but is not limited to) innovative and independent research studies that will contribute to the broader project goals involving integrated research on GHGs and NO2. For this study, models (from global-scale to 1-km urban scale) and tools that JAMSTEC has developed in collaboration with the broader research community, including Model for Interdisciplinary Research on Climate (MIROC) and Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model systems, will be used. Specific goals of the project include the following: 1) Transport, chemistry, and emissions analyses using atmospheric chemistry-transport models and by integrating GHGs and NO2 data. 2) Development of methods to improve estimates of anthropogenic emissions over large areas based on GOSAT-GW observations, surface observations and numerical modeling simulations. 3) Processing of large-volume datasets obtained through satellite observations and numerical simulations, using FORTRAN, Python, and related languages, as well as other analysis and visualization software. 4) Preparation of project outcome reports and peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals. (The scope of possible changes) The duties designated by JAMSTEC [Related research fields] Information Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Chemistry, Geophysics, Climate Science, Meteorology, etc. |
| Job Type | [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. |
| 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 2020 are eligible.) [Experience and skills] The successful candidate would ideally have programming skills in Fortran, Python or C on UNIX/Linux, and be proficient in developing and making use of shell-scripts. We are open to applicants who are enthusiastic about developing their skills in handling large-scale geoscientific data and using visualization tools, even if they lack prior experience. |
| 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 as 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: The total period will be terminated on March 31, 2028 after 2 contract renewals. *First contract period is from September 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. *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) JPY 4,400,000-5,600,000 *Salary will be competitive, 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. (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 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/2174225 *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 | June 29, 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 "ESS AGP25-014" 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. You can see specific actions from the website below. https://www.jamstec.go.jp/j/about/gender_equality/ |