Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
- Department: Human Resources Division
- Research Field: Physics; Mathematics; Astronomy; Chemistry; Geosciences; Engineering; Technology; Architecture
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Research and Development Center for Geodetic and Geophysical Monitoring (GGM) conducts research and development on observation technologies and the utilization of related data to better understand subduction zones and submarine volcanoes. In particular, the GGM promotes research and development related to continuous, real-time seafloor crustal deformation monitoring to capture a wide range of deformation phenomena, including slow-slip events (SSEs), within the anticipated source regions of megathrust earthquakes.
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/rimg/e/
Work content and job description
In this recruitment, we are seeking a Researcher or Researcher (II) who will engage in advanced technology development and observational research, including seafloor crustal deformation monitoring in the Nankai Trough region, by utilizing JAMSTEC facilities, such as research vessels and underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) etc., as well as seafloor observatory networks operated by other collaborating institutions.
The successful candidate is expected to actively collaborate with researchers, engineers and experts at the Research Institute for Marine Geodynamics (IMG), other institutes within JAMSTEC, and joint research institutions in Japan and abroad to advance research and development.
Relevant Research Fields
Solid Earth Geophysics, Seismology, Geodesy, Instrumentation Engineering, Ocean Engineering, etc.
* Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
237-0061 Kanagawa 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, JAPAN
Yokosuka Headquarters
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Additional Information
Compensation
- Annual salary: 7 million yen - 9 million yen. Wages description: Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments), e.g., JPY 7,000,000-9,300,000.
- 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.
- Working hours: 09:00-17:30
- Break time: 12:15-13:00
- Holidays: 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.
- Overtime and other explanations: Deemed working hours: 8 hours 15 minutes a day
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Employment type description: Discretionary Labor System for Specialized Work
- Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
- Contract period description: Period of employment is from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032
* 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 63, or the age of 65 if the employee is rehired after their retirement). For details on this system, please contact Human Resources Section.
* These position fall under Article 15-2, Act on Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation.
* Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
- Pay increase system: available
- Bonus: Bonuses are included in the annual salary.
- Retirement allowances: Retirement allowance is included in the annual salary.
- Transportation expenses: Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided.
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance: available
- Employees' Pension Insurance: available
- Worker's accident insurance: available
- Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on the premises (smoking areas are available outside), no work in areas where smoking allowed.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
- Upon appointment, the successful candidate will receive relocation allowances.
- JAMSTEC employee cooperative provides various subsidies for mutual aid and welfare services.
- Company-Leased Housing will be available. (There are eligibility criteria based on income etc.)
Additional comments
- 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.
- Successful candidate should submit a certificate documenting their health upon appointment.
- Please kindly inform us in case of withdrawal of your application by Email.
- Above conditions may be changed at the discretion of the agency.
- For non-Japanese speakers, the interview and daily work will be conducted in English.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
- Country: Japan
- City: Kanagawa