Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join an interdisciplinary project on typhoon–ocean–ecosystem interactions spanning open ocean, coastal, and coral reef environments around Okinawa. The position is open at either the postdoctoral or fixed-term staff scientist level, depending on experience (typically within 5 years of PhD for postdoctoral researchers, and more experienced candidates considered for staff scientist positions). The project combines autonomous observations under extreme conditions using a range of platforms (e.g., Wave Gliders, Aeroclipper systems, wave buoys, and other emerging autonomous or remotely operated platforms), numerical modeling (CROCO/SWAN and coupled biogeochemical models), and field-based studies to understand how energy and momentum from the atmosphere are transferred into the ocean and propagate across scales, as well as how these processes influence marine ecosystems. We welcome applicants with a background in physical oceanography, air–sea interaction, coastal or open-ocean dynamics, marine biogeochemistry, marine ecology, or related fields, particularly those interested in linking physical processes with biological responses and integrating observations and models. Experience with field observations, data analysis, numerical modeling, or ecological data interpretation is desirable, but strong quantitative skills and an interest in interdisciplinary research are equally valued.
Work content and job description: The project combines autonomous observations under extreme conditions using a range of platforms (e.g., Wave Gliders, Aeroclipper systems, wave buoys, and other emerging autonomous or remotely operated platforms), numerical modeling (CROCO/SWAN and coupled biogeochemical models), and field-based studies to understand how energy and momentum from the atmosphere are transferred into the ocean and propagate across scales, as well as how these processes influence marine ecosystems.
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location: 904-0495 Okinawa, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Application will be closed once the position is filled.
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126072391&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
- Annual salary: 4 million yen - 7 million yen
- Wages description: For Staff Scientist: In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations. The amount will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills and background.
- For Postdoctoral Scholar: Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen. In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
- Working hours: 09:00-17:30
- Break time: 12:00-13:00
- Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
- Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Working Hours System: In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Contract period: Nontenured
- Contract period description: For Staff Scientist: Fixed-term appointment for 3 years (not renewal). For Postdoctoral Scholar: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
- Probationary period: Probationary period present, including a six-month probationary period
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Remote Work System
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
- Country: Japan
- City: Okinawa
Contact
City: Okinawa