Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/01/10
Research Staff (Sophia University, Faculty of Science and echnology)
D124010336
Sophia University
Research field : Natural Science - Space and planetary sciences | Natural Science - Biogeosciences
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
This is an announcement for a Research Staff (postdoc position) position financed by the Transformative Research Areas (A) Project “CO world", Theory (A01) group. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary group at the Faculty of Science and Technology at Sophia University to study the evolution and composition of atmospheres in habitable planets.
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Work content and job description
The main scope of the project is focused on the construction, development and/or application of atmospheric models of Earth-like rocky planets to understand the atmospheric chemistry under different planetary conditions, volatile cycling, and observational spectra of Exoplanets. This opening is flexible to a variety of topics and fields applicable to the topics described below, such as:
Chemical kinetics applied to the construction of reaction
networks
Atmospheric model development
Spectroscopy applied to atmospheric molecules
Ab-initio calculations applied to the determination of reaction
rates constants and UV absorption spectra
Numerical simulation of chamber experiments
Any previous research field is acceptable, as long as the applicant has the necessary skills to carry out a proposed research project. Communication in the laboratory can be in English or Japanese, non-Japanese speakers will be provided with support for their research activities in Japan. Part of the budget of this project can be used upon research leader approval by the candidate to finance research activities.
However, the amount available for use varies depending on the amount allocated each year.
Candidates who do not completely fulfill these skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates with original ideas related to the CO World project are very encouraged to apply. Contract term: Starting from April 1st, 2024, 1 year with no possible extension. Starting date can be negotiated but preference will be given to candidates
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Faculty of Science and Technology
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Space and planetary sciences
- Natural Science - Biogeosciences
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-12:00
Break time :13:00-18:00
Holidays : Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, end of Year Holiday
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree or equivalent skills in their own research fields.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1 year
Probationary period present
Annual base salary and probationary period is based on Sophia School Corporation's
rules and regulations.
Work location
- 102-8554 Tokyo Chiyoda Kioicho 7-1
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/01/10
Starting date : 2024/04/01
Application period
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2024/01/10~2024/02/18 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online Submission -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Please prepare the following materials in PDF format, in English or Japanese. There is no set format.
1) Cover letter including a statement of interests
2) Curriculum vitae including educational background,
professional experience, honors and awards, and e-mail address
3) List of research achievements classified into the following categories:
peer-reviewed journal papers, invited presentations in conferences, books, and others (please mark representative journal papers, up to three)
4) Representative journal papers, up to three
5) Outline of research achievements and statement of
research plans(up to 2 pages in A4 size)
6) List of names and contact information of two references. Their name, affiliation, phone number, e-mail address, and their relationship to the applicants should be provided -
Notification of result
Contact by e-mail
Contact details
Sophia University
Faculty of Science and Technology
Fuyutsuki Seba
0332383368
sebastian.d@sophia.ac.jp
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