Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

JAMSTEC is engaged in activities to contribute broadly to the improvement of science and technology, the development of academic research, and the understanding of the Earth and life through ocean research in Japan, a nation of oceans.
JAMSTEC promotes research and studies on the understanding of the global environment, the utilization of ocean resources, and seismic and volcanic activities. In addition, we create new value from the data obtained through our research activities to contribute to the needs of society and the economy.

Homepage: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/

Overview:

JAMSTEC is recruiting approximately 5 JAMSTEC Young Research Fellows (hereinafter "JYRF").
JYRF will advance their research projects and achieve outstanding results in a research and development environment utilizing state-of-the-art JAMSTEC facilities such as research vessels and the Earth Simulator. JYRFs are expected to proactively set their own research themes across a wide range of natural sciences and engineering disciplines, generate research outcomes as independent researchers, engage in international activities, and contribute to both domestic and international research communities.

To ensure a smooth start and progress of their research activities, research budget will be provided to successful fellows:
1 million yen per fiscal year, for a total of 3 million yen over 3 fiscal years

・Mentorship system: An assigned mentor and sub-mentor provide advice and support regarding both research activities and overall research life.

・Dual status with Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (PD/RPD):
If a successful candidate for JYRF is selected for the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists-PD/RPD (limited to cases where the host institution is JAMSTEC), it is possible to hold both positions simultaneously. (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellows for Foreign Researchers are not eligible for this provision.)

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/

[Relevant Research Fields]
Any natural science or engineering field

Work Place:

The successful fellow will be assigned to one of the following institutions.
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
・Yokosuka Headquarters
・Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences
・Mutsu Institute for Oceanography
・Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research

For details on the locations, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/about/access/

For further information, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/jyrf/

Please apply from the link provided in the application guidelines page.

https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/jyrf/application-guidelines.html