Recruitment for Special Topic Researcher
- Tono Geoscience Center -

1. 1. Available Position

      1 Researcher

   2. Recruitment Field

      Research field:
      Earth and Planetary Science

      (2)Research theme
      Development of investigation techniques on geological environments using isotope geology and radiometric chronology

      (Summary)
      We recruit a postdoctoral fellow who can demonstrate his/her ability for development of investigation techniques of geosphere on isotope geology and radiometric chronology.
      The above subjects are performed under projects for Science and Technology supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

   3. Division assigned to

      Neotectonics Research Group, Geoscientific Research Department,
      Tono Geoscience Center,
      Sector of Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency

   4. Place of employment

      Toki Research Institute of Isotope Geology and Geochronology, Tono Geoscience Center,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
      959-31 Jorinji Izumi-cho Toki-City Gifu 509-5102 JAPAN

   5. Qualification requirements

      Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the closely related field. Those who have equivalent ability with extensive experience are also acceptable.
      
      Applicants are required to have sufficient background in 1) Isotope geology related to an investigation of geological environments, 2) Measurement of isotope with a noble gas mass spectrometer, and 3) Measurement of isotope with an accelerator mass spectrometer

   6. Terms of employment

      (1) Salary
      ~450,000 yen / month (inclusive of taxes and national health insurance)

      (2) Contract term
      From September 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017
      (The contract term can be extended up to March 31, 2019 upon annual review of research achievements and upon the funding.)

      (3) Holiday
      Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, year-end holidays, paid holidays.

      (4) Working Hours
      8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

      (5) Social Insurance, etc…
      Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance, Employee's pension fund, Unemployment insurance, Workers accident compensation insurance.

      (6) Welfare
      Institute family resident and dormitory are available.

   7. Necessary documents and application procedures

      • Special Promotional Topics Staff application form
        Form 1: Application form (Form 1-1(a photo needed), Form 1-2)
        Form 2: Research details and goals
        Form 3: Reasons for applying for this project
        Form 4: Outline of Research
        Form 5: List of publications and awards
      • Copies of certification of receiving the degree or diploma from applicants already having a Ph.D. degree.
      • Certificate of Graduation, Certificate of completion courses (Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D.).
      • Transcripts (Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D.).
      • Research career history (with A4 free format) and copies of major papers.
        * In Form 5, make the underline of your name.
        Applications are kept strictly confidential.

      Application form (Download from here) (PDF, WORD)

   8. Deadline for submission of application

      July 29, 2016

   9. Address for application

      General Affairs and Community Relations Section,
      Tono Geoscience Center,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency
      1-64, Yamanouchi, Akiyo-cho, Mizunami City, Gifu, 509-6132 JAPAN
      (Mark "Application Form for Special Topic Researcher" in red on the envelope.)

   10. 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.

   11. Recruitment examination

       Research achievements examination (Oral presentation using Power Point file or OHP and Q&A)

   12. Date of recruitment examination (planned)

       During early to middle August, 2016

   13. Tentative place for recruitment examination

       Toki Research Institute of Isotope Geology and Geochronology,
       Tono Geoscience Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
       959-31 Jorinji Izumi-cho Toki-City Gifu 509-5102 JAPAN

   14. Result of recruitment examination

       The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.

   15. Date of appointment (planned)

       In principle, after September 1, 2016

   16. Travel expenses

       We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision. Detailed information will be provided the candidates.

   17. Reference

       Mr. Shinji Makita,
       General Affairs and Community Relations Section,
       Tono Geoscience Center,
       Sector of Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management,
       Japan Atomic Energy Agency
       1-64, Yamanouchi, Akiyo-cho, Mizunami City, Gifu, 509-6132 JAPAN
       TEL; +81-572-66-2244 FAX: +81-572-68-7717
       E-Mail: jinji-saiyo@jaea.go.jp

       (Reference related to the recruitment field)
       Dr. Ken-ichi Yasue,
       Neotectonics Research Group,
       Geoscientific Research Department,
       Tono Geoscience Center,
       Sector of Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management,
       Japan Atomic Energy Agency
       TEL: +81-572-53-0211 FAX: +81-572-55-0180
       E-Mail: jinji-saiyo @jaea.go.jp

   18. Points to note

       (1) Applicants who pass the document examination are supposed to submit medical certificate taken within 6 months (including height, weight, eyesight, urinalysis, chest X-ray).

       (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.

   19. 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.