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Number of employees
Researcher 1 person
Recruitment Field
(1) Research field:
Research on the dynamics of environmentally hazardous substances
(2) Research theme
Research on the dynamics of microplastics in the environment
(Summary)
In recent years, global environmental pollution caused by plastic waste has become a major problem. Particularly, the impact of microplastics on the environment and living organisms is a big concern. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the dynamics of microplastics in the environment.
In this theme, we will utilize various analytical techniques, such as isotope analysis, developed at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, to conduct research on the interactions between microplastics and organic matter, microorganisms, chemical substances, radioactive materials, etc. Furthermore, we aim to elucidate the process of microplastics migration from land to ocean by integrating this research with numerical simulation models.
Division assigned to (tentative)
Research Group for Environmental Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment (tentative)
Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Qualification requirements
(1) Having a doctoral degree in the field related to the research theme.
*This includes working professionals who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program and are expected to get a doctoral degree by the date of employment.
Terms of employment
(1) Place of assignment
(Domestic) Ibaraki, Fukushima, Chiba, Tokyo, Fukui, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Gifu, Okayama, Aomori
(Overseas) Washington, Paris, Vienna
(2) Holidays
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), National holidays, Year-end and new-year holidays, Paid holidays, etc.
(3) Social insurance
Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance, Employee’s pension fund, Unemployment insurance, Workers accident compensation insurance, etc.
(4) Housing
Dormitory for family and singles
(5) Working hours
9:00am-5:30pm (overtime work is required in needs)
*1 According to work place, working hours would differ.
*2 In some department, shift working is required.
*3 Flextime system and discretionary work system are adopted partly.
(6) Salary (For example)
‐Basic salary is provided considering years of experience in accordance with the JAEA regulation.
-Allowance/benefits
Commutation allowance, Overtime pay, Service area allowance, Dependent care allowance, Housing allowance, Allowance for technician/researcher/qualified operation chief
‐Pay rise: Once a year in October
‐Bonus: Twice a year in June and December
(7) Other systems
system of property accumulation savings
A mutual-aid society
Group Insurance, Group life and pension scheme
Insurable to Individual defined contribution pension plan (iDeCo)
Childcare, nursing care leave systems (partial leave available)
Leave of Relocating due to Job Transfer of Spouse system
Necessary documents and application procedures
(1) Curriculum vitae (Application form 1-1) (PDF, WORD)
(2) Document of Performance in your major (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively) (Application form 1-2) (PDF, WORD)
(3) University’s transcript (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively
(4) Certificate of PhD Degree or Certificate of Graduation PhD
(5) Research career history (with A4 free format)
(6) List of publications in which your name is underlined, and Copies of major papers
(7) Research Plan (idea and ambition on research activity with A4 free format about 1000 words)
(8) Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data＊(PDF, WORD)
＊Residents only in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member country of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the United Kingdom are requested to submit this form.
Deadline for submission of application
Closed at 17:00 on August 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
Application Method and Address for Submission
(1) Please convert the aforementioned “Application Documents” into a PDF file and submit it to the email address listed below.
(2) When submitting, please make sure to include the following in the email body:
① Your name, ②Your contact information (telephone number, email address).
(3) Please write “Research Staff Career Recruitment (Nuclear Science and Engineering Center)_Your Name” as the email subject line.
(4) If there are any deficiencies in the subject line or the contents of the application documents, your application may be treated as “rejected.” Please check carefully before submitting.
(5) After the secretariat reviews your application, we will notify you of its acceptance (or rejection).
If you do not receive a notification within two days (excluding weekends and holidays), please contact us by email or telephone.
*Depending on the size of your application documents, we may not be able to receive your email.
If the size is large, please contact us in advance before the submission deadline.
jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp
(Please replace * with @ when submitting)
Document examination
Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. Review result will be informed by a letter. Application documents will not be returned.
Recruitment examination
(1) Examination of research achievement
(Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)
(2) Oral examination/Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
Mid to late September 2026
Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
or
Can be proceeded on a Web meeting system suggested by JAEA
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.
Date of appointment
In principle, after April 1, 2027 (tentatively)
Travel Expenses
We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision.
Detailed information will be provided the candidates.
Reference
Human Resources Development Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-5726
FAX: +81-29-282-5819
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Hideyuki Kawamura,
Research Group for Environmental Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-6156
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
Points to note
(1) Applicants who pass the recruitment examination are supposed to submit documents below.
1) Medical certification
2) The original of Graduation Certificates (for Bachelor, Master and PhD)
3) The original of Degree Certificates of PhD
(2) Candidates without Japanese nationality are required to have the certificate of eligibility by the date of adoption in order to obtain a work permit in Japan.
Treatment of Personal Information
Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year later.
Other
The Organization promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from women
