| Available Position | Project Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral Researcher (EGM23-025) |
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| Recruiting Department |
Super-cutting-edge Grand and Advanced Research (SUGAR) Program, Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star) *There may be a change in affiliation in the case of reorganization of the Agency. |
| Job Description | The Super-cutting-edge Grand and Advanced Research (SUGAR) Program, Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) is looking for a Project Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral researcher who will engage in the JSPS KAKENHI project "Quantitative analysis of mineral dissolution and precipitation processes by sulfur metabolism of microorganisms (FY2023-2025, PI: Satoshi Wakai)". [Research Description] In the SUGAR program, we conduct research on the influence of microorganisms on mineral dissolution and precipitation. We are seeking a Project Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral researcher who will work on the following topics with the ultimate goal of systematically understanding sulfur metabolic reactions. Specific research topics will be set flexibly in consideration of the candidate's expertise and experience, and collaboration with researchers inside and outside the program is possible. The following topics will likely be assigned: (1) Cultivating sulfur-metabolizing microorganisms from deep-sea rock samples and deep-sea culture collections. (2) Metagenome and metatranscriptome analysis of field samples and enriched cultures. (3) Presenting results in peer-reviewed journals and to relevant academic societies. [Relevant Research Fields] Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Biochemistry, Applied Microbiology, Bioinformatics |
| 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] 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 (Science/Technology) will be determined during the employment process. _________________________________________________________________ [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 Projects under direction of a leader, and to be appointed to improve their research qualities. |
| Requirements |
Project 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.) [Qualifications and experience] The following experience and research accomplishments are desirable. ・Cultivation of microorganisms ・Metagenome and/or metatranscriptome analysis In addition to the above, electrochemical and other tests are planned. We welcome those who are willing to learn new experimental techniques and knowledge outside of their experience. |
| Work Place | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Yokosuka Headquarters, 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka city, Kanagawa, 237-0061, JAPAN *Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises (smoking areas are available outside), no work in areas where smoking allowed. |
| Working Conditions & Contract Period | (1) Number of positions: 1 position for a Project Researcher (II) or Postdoctoral Researcher (2) Type of contract: 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: Total period will be terminated on March 31, 2026 after one contract renewal. *First contract period is from April 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. *These positions fall under Article 15-2, Act on Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation. *These positions are 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 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 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. 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 "SUGAR EGM23-025 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 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/1820529 *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 26, 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 "SUGAR EGM23-025" 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. |