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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/03/25 End date of accepting applications : 2025/06/30
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/03/25
End date of accepting applications : 2025/06/30

Work location : Kanto district - Chiba

Date of publication : 2025/04/01

Postdoctoral Researcher Position (Hydrometeo prediction with stable water isotopes)

D125031441

National university

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

  • 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 constrain the climate projection uncertainty using unique information recorded in stable isotope ratios in hydrometeors and data assimilation technique. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to tackle this topic with us. The position is funded by JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) named "The New Horizons in Isotope Atmospheric and Hydrological Science Unveiled by the Next-Generation Geostationary Meteorological Satellite Himawari-10".

  • Work content and job description

    The successful applicant will work on either or multiple of the following research topics:

    - Development of an isotope-enabled cloud-resolving model
    - Study on cloud processes using satellite and UAV observations of stable water isotopes
    - Atmospheric model parameter estimation with stable water isotopes

  • 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

  • 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

  • Working hours :09:00-17:45

    Break time :12:00-13:00

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

    A Ph.D. in physical science with expertise in meteorology, climate, hydrology, or related field

  • Work experience

    - Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, Matlab, Python)
    - Experience in using atmospheric models and/or in field observations of stable isotope ratios in precipitation/water vapor 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

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • 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

  • Various systems

    Transportation expenses : Available

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : Available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : Available

    Worker's accident insurance : Available

    Employment insurance : Available

Application Considerations

  • Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

    The interview can be done with Zoom

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Starting date : 2025/10/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    You can start working earlier or later than October 1st 2025, if you wish

Application period

  • 2025/04/01~2025/06/30 Postmark deadline

    Application will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is selected

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

    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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atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp
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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    document evaluation and online interview

  • 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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