Researcher or Researcher (II) at at Super-cutting-edge Grand and Advanced Research (SUGAR) Program, Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has the main objective to contribute to the advancement of academic research in addition to the improvement of marine science and technology by proceeding the fundamental research and development on marine, and the cooperative activities on the academic research related to the Ocean for the benefit of the peace and human welfare.
Homepage: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/
Job Description
We are recruiting a Researchers or Researchers (II) to engage in the following research project.
[Research Description]
(Immediately upon employment)
JAMSTEC’s microbiological research has earned a global reputation through its extensive work on extremophiles. Our studies have unveiled numerous novel microorganisms, metabolisms, symbioses, evolutionary traits, and ecological roles in deep-sea and subseafloor environments. Despite these advancements, the ocean’s vast mysteries remain largely unexplored. We are seeking researchers eager to explore unidentified microbial ecosystems in these environments. Our goals include expanding our understanding of the limits of life and the biosphere, uncovering new evolutionary interactions between environmental changes and microbial functions, investigating the connections between biogeochemical cycles and microbial communities, and developing state-of-the-art techniques to advance our research. Ideal candidates will bring multi-disciplinary perspectives and innovative approaches.
(1) Investigation of uncultivated microorganisms, unidentified microbial metabolisms, physiologies, genomes, and functions, and the impact of environmental changes on microbial community structures and functionalities, using tools from microbiology, genome science, ecology, bio-engineering, geochemistry, computer science, and more.
(2) Development of innovative methods and techniques to support the research described in (1).
(3) Establishment of a foundation for new legacy research at JAMSTEC, emphasizing multi-disciplinary collaboration and the advancement of collaborative research initiatives.
(The scope of possible changes)
The duties designated by JAMSTEC
[Relevant Research Fields]
Microbiology, Ecology, Genome science, Bio-engineering, Geochemistry, Computer Sciences, etc.
Work Place
(Immediately upon employment)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Yokosuka Headquarters, 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka,
Kanagawa, 237-0061, JAPAN
*Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking on the premises (smoking areas are available outside), no work in areas where smoking allowed.
(The scope of possible changes)
The places designated by JAMSTEC (including a place for working from home)
For further information, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/details/sugar20241021/
To apply, please visit:
https://www.jamstec.go.jp/recruit/e/details/sugar20241021/
Closing Date
October 21, 2024 at 23:59 in Japan time *Depending on the situation of applications, the closing date may be extended.