[ES_JOBS_NET] Researcher or Senior researcher at RIKEN in Japan

[Hirofumi TOMITA]

Dear all,

My name is Tomita from RIKEN.
We would like to introduce the following open recruitment of my team.

RIKEN, Climate Science Research Team, is now looking for a highly 
motivated scientist
to join as a researcher or a senior researcher (permanent employment),
particularly to formulate mitigation measures and adaptation measures 
for regional
climate during global warming.

Please refer to the following website for the detail descriptions.
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20210901_16/index.html

Location:
Kobe, Hyogo, JAPAN

Overview:
There is an urgent need to formulate mitigation measures and adaptation 
measures for regional climate during global warming (e.g., based on the 
Climate Change Adaptation Act in Japan). Factors such as the new 
coronavirus infection have made regional policy more complex. There is 
an urgent need for comprehensive urban design to improve people's QoL 
and respond appropriately to climate disasters. Our laboratory conducts 
practical research using high-performance computers for such scientific 
and social issues.

Position:
Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist: 1 position (Female only)

Qualification:
Doctoral degree (or equivalent research ability and background) in the 
relevant research field.

Application and required documents:
Procedures:
A)Applicant registration
To register, access the website noted below, and enter the required 
basic information.
Computational Climate Science Research Team, R-CCS Female Research 
Scientist or Female Senior Research ScientistThe webpage will open in a 
new tab.
B)After you have registered online you will automatically be sent an 
email from kjk-desk [at] spdr-fpr.com with your user ID, registration 
number, and password. Go to the website indicated in the email and 
upload your application documents (1) — (6).

Application documents:
(1)Research and development achievements (list of publications, list of 
patents, list of presentations etc.)
(2)Lists of external funds received, awards received, and other 
achievements including contribution to society through activities in 
scientific societies, joint research projects, technology transfers, and 
the like.
(3)Outlines of your research and development projects to date (3 pages, 
A4 size)
(4)Your future research and development plans and perspectives if you 
are accepted for the position (3 pages in A4 size in total)
(5)One set of copies of your major papers (maximum number: 5)
(6)Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
(7)Letters of recommendation from two persons who can evaluate your work
- One letter must be from your current supervisor or academic advisor.
- Another letter must be from a person who is not affiliated with RIKEN.

Contact Information:
For inquiries concerning the research:
Dr. Hirofumi Tomita (Team Leader)
Email: htomita [at] riken.jp

For other inquiries:
Research Personnel Affairs Section, Human Resources Division, RIKEN
Email: kjk-desk [at] riken.jp
Contact by phone is not available.