Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Chiba
Date of publication : 2023/10/10
Postdoctoral Researcher Position (Climate Reconstruction and Prediction)
D123100588
Chiba University
Research field : Natural Science - Atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences | Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Okazaki Lab. at CEReS, Chiba University, Japan, has embarked on an exciting and ambitious program to reconstruct the last millennium climate on a daily scale as well as on an annual scale by fusing past personal diaries, climate proxies, and climate model simulations. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to tackle this with us. The position is funded by JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) led by Kei Yoshimura at The University of Tokyo.
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Work content and job description
The successful applicant will work on [1] performing simulations with GCMs for the last millennium, [2] merging paleo-observations and simulations with offline data assimilation, and [3] developing a new data assimilation method that can constrain model dynamics with paleo-observations. The postdoc will be expected to collaborate with other members of the project.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Center for Environmental Remote Sensing
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences
- Social Infrastructure - Hydroengineering
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on the University's internal career track classification.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
A Ph.D. in physical science with expertise in meteorology, climate, hydrology, or related field
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Work experience
- Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, Matlab, Python)
- Knowledge of data assimilation is advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to disseminate results to the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conference/workshop presentations etc.
- Good communication and teamwork skills while being proactive
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English or Japanese
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 263-8522 Chiba 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
Others : Relocation funds are available for this position following the University's relocation processes and procedures
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
You can start working earlier than April 1st 2024, if you wish
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2024/04/01
Application period
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2023/10/10~2023/12/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
To apply, please submit the following materials to Atsushi Okazaki (atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp) via email.
- Resume or CV
- A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
- Names and contact details of 2 professional referees (1 must be/must have been a supervisor or professor) -
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
document evaluation and online interview
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Notification of result
the selected candidate will be notified by email
Contact details
Chiba University
Center for Environmental Remote Sensing
Atsushi Okazaki
0432903834
atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp
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