Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2025/05/13
Contract Researcher in Research Division for Earthquake and Tsunami Generation Mechanisms, Department of Catastrophic Geohazard Research
D125050738
National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience
Research field : Natural Science - Solid earth sciences
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Our project conducts research and development to understand the physical mechanisms underlying the occurrence of large earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as to construct their generation scenarios. We are seeking candidates to engage in simulation and data analysis to advance our understanding of megathrust earthquakes including historical earthquakes.
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Work content and job description
（Immediately after hiring）
As a member of the research project "Research and Development for a Comprehensive Understanding of Earthquake Generation and Forecasting", the following duties are expected:
(1) Research on the physics and generation processes of great earthquakes, including historical events
(2) Research on earthquake generation mechanisms through simulations and integrated data analysis using tsunami, geodetic, seismic, and other relevant data
(3) Research on the development of earthquake rupture scenarios related to the above studies
（Scope of change）
No changes -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Research Division for Earthquake and Tsunami Generation Mechanisms, Department of Catastrophic Geohazard Research
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Solid earth sciences
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Basic salary (annual amount): 4,456,800-6,876,000 yen.
*To be determined at the time of employment based on internal regulations (annual salary system).
*The annual amount is the amount for the employment period from April 1 to March 31 of the following year (one fiscal year), and the amount divided by 12 is paid as a monthly amount.
*Including fixed overtime allowance: 15 hours equivalent.
The fixed overtime allowance is 447,600-691,200 yen.
*The overtime allowance beyond 15 hours per month will be paid separately.
Commuting allowance paid separately (with an upper limit)
No retirement allowance
Bonus may be paid as performance allowance
Social insurance: Health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:30
Break time :12:15-13:00
Holidays : Days off: Every Saturday and Sunday, national holidays, and New Year's holidays (December 29 – January 3)
*The number of paid vacations granted is based on regulations.Overtime and other explanations : *Flextime and the discretionary labor system are available.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants are required to hold Ph.D. degrees (including who will be able to obtain it before arriving at the post) or to have the equivalent level of academic knowledge and to have enough ability and motivation in order to conduct the above researches.
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Description
Applicants are required to have high knowledge of seismological field, geophysical field or geological field.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
The successful candidate will be employed from the day of commencing the post until March 31, 2026.
The term of employment may be extended each fiscal year, based on budget, needs of work engaged in, and in line with performance.
*Up to four times per fiscal year.Probationary period present
*The first two months will be a probationary period.
Work location
- 305-0006 Ibaraki 3-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi
Compensation
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Various systems
Bonus : Bonus may be paid as performance allowance
Transportation expenses : available
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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
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/05/13~2025/07/01 Deadline for receipt
Must arrive no later than at 5:00p.m.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
1. Summary of Principal Research Achievements (as specified in Form 2)
2. Statement of Purpose for Future Research (as specified in Form 4)
3. Letter of Recommendation (for self-recommendation, provide a written opinion; any format is acceptable.)
*Please address the letter of recommendation to: President, NIED
4. Reference materials: Main thesis/dissertation/articles (up to three, copies acceptable)
5. Copy of Doctoral Degree (for applicants who hold a Ph. D.) or Degree Acquisition Plan (any format is acceptable, for applicants who do not hold a Ph. D.)
6. Confirmation Letter (as specified in Form 11)
*Please download the designated required forms from our website.
*Application materials should be sent by e-mail to the address below, indicating “application documents for a contract researcher (Research Division for Earthquake and Tsunami Generation Mechanisms, Department of Catastrophic Geohazard Research)_your name” in the title.
The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the recommender.
*All personal information submitted will only be used for selection procedures, after which it will be destroyed responsibly, except for the personal information of the successful candidate. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
[Interview Period]
After late July, 2025 -
Notification of result
*Applicants who are shortlisted through the document screening will be contacted.
Contact details
National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience
Human Resources Division, General Affairs Department
Haruka Shibuya
0298637718
koubo@bosai.go.jp
Notes
Dr. Tatsuhiko Saito
Research Division for Earthquake and Tsunami Generation Mechanisms, Department of Catastrophic Geohazard Research
TEL: +81-29-863-7529
