Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
Aim of Position
In order to support and encourage talented early career researchers who have just obtained Ph.D. to further develop their research theme, JAMSTEC launched the program to foster them in 2014. This program renamed as “JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow (JYRF)” in 2019, has been producing excellent researchers who are active internationally.
JAMSTEC invites early career researchers who are expected to play an active role in the international community and who are willing to take on challenging research activities. This year there are about five JYRF positions to be filled.
Job Description
Successful fellows are expected to independently conduct scientific work on research topics of their own choice or to become involved in research already being conducted at JAMSTEC.
Research grants will be provided to successful fellows to facilitate the smooth start-up of their research at JAMSTEC (1,000,000 for the first fiscal year and 500,000 for the second and third years each). The successful fellow will also have access to the necessary facilities and equipment in JAMSTEC during the contract period.
Each successful fellow will be assigned a mentor and a sub-mentor. They are responsible for providing advice on the successful fellow’s research progress and support for the all aspects of research life.
JAMSTEC’s Research and Development:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/research/
Research Vessels, Facilities and Equipment:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/equipment/
[Description of Duties]
(Immediately upon employment)
Successful fellows will be expected to engage in the research subject which is authorized by JAMSTEC in the assigned affiliation under direction of leaders.
(The scope of possible changes)
The duties designated by JAMSTEC
*The assignment to an institute will be determined by the screening committee.
*There may be a change in affiliation in the event of a reorganization of JAMSTEC.
[Relevant Research Fields]
Any natural science or engineering field
Requirements
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in natural science or engineering field (including applicants expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the effective date of employment.)
*Specific dates regarding eligibility are below;
・ Applicants who have already been awarded a Ph.D. on or after August 1, 2019
・ Applicants who are expected to obtain a Ph.D. by September 30, 2025
Closing Date
August 26, 2024 at 23:59 in Japan time
*All the required documents, including the letter of recommendation, should be submitted from the website by this time and date.
*Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended.
More Information
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/work_with_us/jobs/details/jyrf20240826 or contact Dr Ettore Barbieri (e.barbieri@jamstec.go.jp).