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<div class="ContentPasted1">Okazaki Lab. at Chiba University, Japan, has embarked on an exciting and ambitious program to reconstruct the last millennium climate on a daily scale as well as on an annual scale by fusing past personal diaries, climate proxies,
and climate model simulations. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to tackle this with us. The position is funded by JSPS as part of the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) led by Kei Yoshimura at The University of Tokyo. The position is expected
to be in person at Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The successful applicant will [1] perform simulations with GCMs for the last millennium, [2] merge paleo-observations and simulations with offline data assimilation, and [3] develop a new data assimilation method that can constrain
model dynamics with paleo-observations. The postdoc will be expected to collaborate with other members of the project.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. The position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is Nov 2023.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Qualifications, requirements, and skills:</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- A Ph.D. in physical science with expertise in meteorology, climate, hydrology, or related field</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, Matlab, Python)</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Knowledge of data assimilation is advantageous</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Demonstrated ability to disseminate results to scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conference/workshop presentations etc.</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Good communication and team working skills while being proactive</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Proficiency in both written and spoken English or Japanese</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">What we can offer:</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Chiba University can offer a generous compensation package.</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The annual hiring salary is around ¥5,000,000. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on the University's internal career track classification.</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Some relocation funds are available for this position following the University's relocation processes and procedures.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Benefits:</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Chiba University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">General information:</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">For further information about the position, please contact Atsushi Okazaki (atsushi.okazaki@hirosaki-u.ac.jp).</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">How to apply:</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">To apply, please submit the following materials to Atsushi Okazaki (atsushi.okazaki@hirosaki-u.ac.jp) via email.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">- Resume or CV</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">- Names and contact details of 2 professional referees (1 must be/must have been a supervisor or professor)</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The position will be open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received.</div>
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*Please remember that all documents should either be in English or Japanese.<br>
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