JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has the main objective to contribute to the advancement of academic research in addition to the improvement of marine science and technology by proceeding the fundamental research and development on marine, and the cooperative activities on the academic research related to the Ocean for the benefit of the peace and human welfare.
Homepage: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/
The JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow program seeks outstanding early career researchers to conduct challenging research using state-of-the-art facilities, such as research vessels and the Earth simulator. Fellows are expected to independently define their own research topics, produce results, and contribute to the international research community.
・Research budget: 1,000,000 yen each year for a total of 3,000,000 yen
Research budget will be provided to successful fellows to facilitate the smooth start-up of their research at JAMSTEC.
・Mentorship system: The assigned mentor and sub-mentor provide advice on the fellow’s research progress and support for 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
*Department assignments for successful fellows will be determined by the selection committee based on each fellow’s preferences and research plan.
*There may be changes to department assignments in the event of a reorganization at JAMSTEC.
[Relevant Research Fields]
Any natural science or engineering field
Work Place
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
・Yokosuka Headquarters
・Yokohama Institute for Earth Science
・Mutsu Institute for Oceanography
・Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research
*Work Place will be one of the institutions listed above. Please refer to the following website for details.
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/access/
For further information, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/jyrf/
To apply, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/jyrf/
Closing Date
August 3, 2025 at 23:59 in Japan time
*All required documents, including the letter of recommendation, should be submitted from the website by this date.
*Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended.