Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Tohoku University
- Research Field: Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Astronomy
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 16 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
WPI-AIMEC aims to elucidate the response and adaptation of marine ecosystems to global environmental change and to enhance future projections of marine ecosystem dynamics. In this call for applications, we seek a NEXUS Postdoctoral Fellow who will conduct research to provide new insights into the coupling of ocean circulation, marine biogeochemistry and ecosystems under climate change. We are soliciting applications for 1 position of NEXUS Postdoctoral Researcher in WPI-AIMEC
Work content and job description
[Research Description]
(Immediately upon employment)
Applications are welcome for a postdoctoral position at AIMEC-Tohoku University to investigate the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. The project will be focused on investigating the interactions between ocean circulation and biogeochemical cycling in modulating marine ecosystem responses to global warming. The work will provide an opportunity to develop model simulations, contribute to both domestic collaborations in modeling within Japan as well as internationally. Interested candidates should directly contact project co leaders Keith Rodgers (keith.rodgers.b2@tohoku.ac.jp) and Justin Penn (jpenn@tohoku.ac.jp) for any questions related to the the project.
(The scope of possible changes)
The duties designated by Tohoku University.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
* Address
980-8578 Miyagi 6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 Japan
Number of hired
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2027-01-01 00:00:00
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126081300&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:The salary will be up to JPY 6,600,000 per year,
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end, and New Year's holidays.
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labor system for professional 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.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:*First contract period is from January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027
*Effective date of employment is negotiable.
*Contract period can be renewed depending on the performance and working attitude of the successful candidate.
*Contract period might change due to budget constraints of the project.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent
[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Others:Up to JPY 1,000,000 in research expenses.
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises, no work in areas where smoking allowed.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
(1) Upon appointment, the successful candidate will receive relocation allowances.
(2) Allowance for commuting expenses will be provided.
(3) Fully covered by various insurances (health insurance, employee pension insurance, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, etc.) to promote welfare and benefits.
*There is the Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology。
(4) Having the right to move into the Lodging House of Tohoku University.
(5) Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end, and New Year's holidays. Annual vacations with pay, special vacations, leave of absence to care for a family member, and maternity leave are provided.
(6) Tohoku University has the largest on-site childcare environment of any national university in Japan, including the Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery School (22 children) and the Aobayama Midori Nursery School (116 children), which are available to all staff. There is also a nursery for children with minor illnesses and children after illnesses on the premises of the University Hospital, which is available for use by all university staff.
Additional comments
Tohoku University promotes activities to improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and welcomes active applications from diverse individuals.
With the aim of realizing an environment in which employees respect diversity in their academic, research, and professional activities, the University has established "Tohoku University - Everyone Plays a Leading Role - Guidelines on Diverse Sexuality" that outlines its policies and specific measures to be taken.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Tohoku University
- Country: Japan
- City: Miyagi
Contact
City: Miyagi
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