Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/07 End date of accepting applications : 2024/04/30
Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/07
End date of accepting applications : 2024/04/30

Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki

Date of publication : 2024/03/08

Research Specialist, Water related Disaster Research Group

D124030467

National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Public Works Research Institute

Research field : Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering | Social Infrastructure - Disaster prevention engineering

Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    ・As the IFI secretariat, ICHARM provides support for establishment and operation of “IFI PLATFORM” in coordination with relevant overseas organizations. ICHARM lacks researchers who can coordinate and discuss with such organizations with advanced communication skills. In particular, ICHARM needs researchers with extensive international experience and knowledge to discuss and coordinate with governmental officers and candidates of facilitators with various background.
    ・ICHARM lacks researchers who can conduct research on the development and utilization of OSS-SR and E-learning materials.
    ・ICHARM lacks instructors who can give lectures on hydrology or disaster management to understand water disaster risks in the master's program conducted by ICHARM.

  • Work content and job description

    (1)Contribute to the “Platform on Water Resilience and Disasters” project led by the International Flood Initiative (IFI) by supporting project participating countries in establishing a platform and conducting subsequent activities while actively engaging in discussions with stakeholders in respective countries, particularly the two newly participating countries, Thailand and Vietnam.
    (2)Conduct research on reducing water-related disaster damage using the Online Synthesis System for Sustainability and Resilience (OSS-SR), while supporting respective countries with the platform project.
    (3)Develop e-learning materials and conduct research on their effective use to improve the platform's operation.
    (4)Fulfill the responsibilities assigned to the position as a member of ICHARM, which serves as the IFI secretariat.
    (5)Provide training, lectures, and guidance to overseas trainees and students participating in ICHARM’s training or educational programs.
    (6)Participate in other initiatives promoted by ICHARM to reduce water-related disaster damage, including involvement in international projects and information networking activities.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Water-related Disaster Research Group

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering
  • Social Infrastructure - Disaster prevention engineering

Wages

  • Wage per class Amount : 18200 yen ~ 20880 yen

    The salary will be provided within the following range, depending on work experience and other considerations (as of February 2024).
    JPY 18,200 to 20,880 per day
    (When permanent staff salaries are revised, the salaries of research specialists may also be subject to revision accordingly.)

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year holidays (29 December to 3 January)

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Work experience

    Attached documents

  • Official qualification in specific field, etc.

    (1)A doctoral degree in hydrology or disaster management.
    (2)A minimum of two research papers (preferably peer reviewed papers) on hydrology or disaster management.
    (3)Prior work experience with overseas organizations. Experience in Asia is considered an advantage.
    (4)Proficiency in both English and Japanese, including conversational, reading, and writing skills.
    (5)Experience delivering lectures in English to undergraduate or graduate students from overseas.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    Starting as soon as possible after 1st June 2024 until 31st March 2027
    (The contract is subject to renewal every fiscal year, and may be extended beyond the initial employment period, depending on the progress of research/education projects.)

    Probationary period present

    one month after employment

Work location

  • 305-8516 Ibaraki 1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba,

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Others : Attached documents

  • Insurance

    Others : Attached documents

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2024/06/01

    Starting date : 2024/06/01

Application period

  • 2024/03/08~2024/04/30 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

    • icharm_2024.06.01.pdf

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Mailing
    The following documents must be A4 size and written in Japanese or English except document (7), which must be written in English. No specific format is required. The application documents will not be returned.
    (1)Resume (curriculum vitae)
    (2)List of past work achievements
    (3)List of journal papers
    (4)Copies of journal papers (up to five)
    (5)Certificate of the academic degree
    (6)Certified academic transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate schools
    (7)Essay on your future work or research at ICHARM (600 to 1000 words, A4 size, one page, English only)
    (8)Additional information

    Other Mailing Documents
    Attached documents

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    305-8516 Ibaraki 1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba,
    Mr. Daisuke KURIBAYASHI International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), Public Works Research Institute

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited for an interview. The most qualified applicant will be selected for the position based on their expertise, work experience, previous work achievements, enthusiasm for research, English language skills, and other factors.

  • Notification of result

    We will notify you by email or phone.

Contact details

Public Works Research Institute

International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM)

Daisuke KURIBAYASHI

0298695080

kuribayashi-d673cm@pwri.go.jp

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