JAMSTEC Young Research Fellow (JYRF)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, Japan
- Institution
- Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
- Country
- Japan
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Salary
- Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments) JPY 6,600,000 - 7,200,000 *Salary will be competitive.
- Location
- JP
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
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/
[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.
*The assigned department is subject to change during the employment period.
[Relevant Research Fields]
Any natural science or engineering field
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