Job Description
[Research Description]
(Immediately upon employment)
Our research groups conduct precise and interdisciplinary oceanographic observations to elucidate rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean environment due to global change, and the associated variability in large-scale ocean circulation and climate changes.
We are now recruiting 2 researchers to lead oceanographic observations focusing on global ocean circulation. Based on fundamental knowledge of ocean physics and chemistry, the successful candidates will lead future observation cruises and international observation programs to advance our understanding of the relationship between the Arctic and the global climate and contribute to scientific progress.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:
- Plan and implementing basin-scale observations in the Arctic and other oceans based on scientific knowledge.
- Conduct analytical research on basin-scale variations using observational data, numerical models, and primarily leveraging knowledge of ocean physics and chemistry.
- Investigate physical and chemical oceanographic processes through integrated analysis of diverse observational data and numerical model results.
(The scope of possible changes)
The duties designated by JAMSTEC
[Relevant Research Fields]
Physical oceanography, Chemical oceanography, Climate dynamics etc.
Job Type
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]
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.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field of research or technology development.
[Qualifications and Experience]
The following are desirable:
(1) Experience in ship-based oceanographic observations and a record of publishing research results derived from these activities.
(2) Participation in and contribution to the Japanese and/or international research projects, as well as publications from collaborative research with overseas researchers.
Work place
(Immediately upon employment)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Yokosuka Headquarters, 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka,
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.
(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 for a Researcher or Researcher (II)
(2) Type of contract:
Tenure-track fixed-term employee
(3) Working Hours:
Discretionary Labor System for Specialized 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:
Period of employment is from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031
*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 62, or the age of 65 if the employee is rehired after their retirement). For details on this system, please contact Human Resources Section.
*This position falls under Article 15-2, Act on Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation.
Salary
Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments)
e.g., JPY 7,000,000-8,900,000
*Salary will be competitive, based on the academic qualifications and demonstrated research skills of the candidates.
*Bonus and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary.
Application Procedure
(1) Required documents
a) CV. Valid email and home address must be provided.
*Please include contact information for two references.
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 “RIGC AKS26-008 and the applicant’s name” in the subject line.
*Employee of JAMSTEC will not be accepted as a writer of Letter of recommendation.
(2) Submission
Please apply via the following website:
https://recruit.jobcan.jp/jamstec/entry/new/2262508
*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 Dates
May 31,2026 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. Administrative Division, JAMSTEC
Email: recruit-app@jamstec.go.jp
*Please include “RIGC AKS26-008” in the subject line.
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