| Available Position | One position as a Researcher, Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral Researcher (EKM23-021) |
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| Recruiting Department | Geomaterials Science Research Group, Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research (KOCHI), Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star) *There may be a change in affiliation in the event of a reorganization of JAMSTEC. |
| Job Description | The Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research (KOCHI; Director: Takehiro Hirose), Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-STAR) is soliciting applications for a tenure-track or postdoctoral researcher. KOCHI, X-STAR conducts multidisciplinary studies that characterize the evolution of the Earth system from past to future, based on the analysis of various Earth and planetary materials such as core samples obtained from scientific ocean drilling. State-of-the-art research and development in a wide range of disciplines includes studies of global climate change on geological time scales, the biosphere under the seafloor, subduction zone earthquakes, and material circulation from the Earth’s surface to the interior. The successful candidate will be involved in research in the chemical science of Earth and planetary materials, based on state-of-the-art analytical or experimental approaches. We seek a researcher with expertise in analyzing H2O or related elements, isotopes, and microstructures in rocks and minerals, working to elucidate the dynamics and environmental changes at the Earth’s surface and interior, toward a comprehensive understanding of the origin and circulation of water in the Earth. The successful candidate will lead these investigations, and may also pursue their own research to extend the frontiers of our knowledge and provide new perspectives. [Research Description] The successful candidate will: (1) Research the origin and circulation of water and related materials in the Earth from a materials science perspective using geochemical or mineralogical methods. (2) Actively contribute to the development of analytical methods for (1). Details of the research activities conducted by KOCHI, X-STAR are available online at: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/kochi/e/index.html [Relevant Research Fields] Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology, Volcanology, Palaeoclimatology, Paleoenvironmental studies |
| Job Type | [Job Title] Researcher (Science): Researcher (Science) is expected primarily to perform theoretical work, observations, and experiments related to research and development, through fundamental, original, or advanced research to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced research based on theories, observations, and experiments. Researcher (Technology): Researcher (Technology) is expected to conduct fundamental, originative, or advanced technology development and related research. [Position] Researcher: Researcher is expected to further accumulate and develop its own expertise, and to continuously create and publish the results of their main papers and technology development as a dedicated researcher. Researcher (II): Researcher (II) is expected independently to conduct research and technology development and to share results through scientific publications and achieve technology innovation. *Job Title (Science/Technology) and the position will be determined during the employment process. _________________________________________________________________ [Job Title] Postdoctoral Researcher: To contribute to the Agency, a Postdoctoral Researcher should be able to independently conduct the research subject which is authorized by the Agency under direction of a leader, and to be appointed to improve their research qualities. |
| Requirements |
Researcher/Researcher (II): Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field of research or technology development. 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 2018 are eligible.) |
| Work Place | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research (KOCHI), 200 Monobe Otsu, Nankoku, Kochi, 783-8502, JAPAN *Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises, no work in areas where smoking allowed. |
| Working Conditions & Contract Period | (1) Number of positions: 1 position for a Researcher, Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral Researcher (2) Type of contract: Researcher/Researcher (II): Tenure-track fixed-term employee Postdoctoral Researcher: Fixed-term employee (3) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system *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: *Effective date of employment is negotiable. *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. Researcher/Researcher (II): Period of employment is from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029 *One contract period is a maximum of five fiscal years. The contract period will not be renewed. *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 60, or the age of 65 if the employee is rehired after their retirement). For details on this system, please contact Human Resources Section. Postdoctoral Researcher: Total period will be terminated on March 31, 2027 after two contract renewals. *First contract period is from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. *Contract period can be renewed depending on the performance and working attitude of the successful candidate. *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 in accordance with JAMSTEC bylaw, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the candidate. *Bonus and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. Researcher/Researcher (II): e.g., JPY 6,000,000~7,500,000 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 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) For Researcher or Researcher (II), 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. Researcher/Researcher (II): a) CV. Valid email and home address must be provided. *Please include contact information for two references. *The person listed as a reference should be different from the person who wrote the letter of recommendation and should not be an employee or Visiting Researcher of JAMSTEC. b) Summary of your research (1 page) c) Research plan at JAMSTEC (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 "KOCHI EKM23-021 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. 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 at JAMSTEC (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/1798755 *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 | December 25, 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 Email: recruit-app[at]jamstec.go.jp *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails and include "KOCHI EKM23-021" 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. |