<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 14.4pt; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 9pt;">Job description:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;"><br>Okazaki Lab. at CEReS, Chiba University, Japan, has embarked on an exciting and ambitious program to constrain the climate projection uncertainty using unique information recorded in stable isotope ratios in hydrometeors and data assimilation technique. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to tackle this topic with us. The position is funded by JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) named "The New Horizons in Isotope Atmospheric and Hydrological Science Unveiled by the Next-Generation Geostationary Meteorological Satellite Himawari-10".<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">The successful applicant will work on either or multiple of the following research topics:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Development of an isotope-enabled cloud-resolving model<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Study on cloud processes using satellite and UAV observations of stable water isotopes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Atmospheric model parameter estimation with stable water isotopes<br><br><br>Qualifications, requirements, and skills:<br><br>- A Ph.D. in physical science with expertise in meteorology, climate, hydrology, or related field<br>- Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, Matlab, Python)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Experience in using atmospheric models and/or in field observations of stable isotope ratios in precipitation/water vapor is advantageous<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Demonstrated ability to disseminate results to the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conference/workshop presentations, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Good communication and teamwork skills while being proactive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">- Proficiency in both written and spoken English or Japanese<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;"><br>What We Can Offer:<br><br>Chiba University offers a generous compensation package. The starting salary for postdocs is around ¥5,000,000/year. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on the University's internal career track classification. Relocation funds are available for this position following the University's relocation processes and procedures.<br><br><br>Benefits:<br><br>Chiba University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off.<br><br><br>How to apply:<br><br>To apply, please submit the following materials to Atsushi Okazaki (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="mailto:atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">) via email.<br>- Resume or CV<br>- A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.<br>- Names and contact details of 2 professional referees (1 must be/must have been a supervisor or professor)<br>The position will be open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received.<br><br>*Please remember that all documents should either be in English or Japanese.<br><br><br>General information:<br><br>For more information about the project and application process, please see the following website (<a href="https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D125031441&ln=1" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D125031441&ln=1</a>) or contact Atsushi Okazaki (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="mailto:atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">atsushi.okazaki@chiba-u.jp</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Helvetica;">).<br><br></span></p><br><div>
<div>Atsushi Okazaki, Ph.D.</div><div>IAAR / CEReS, Chiba University</div>
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