- JOB
- Japan
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- The University of Tokyo
- Department
- Human Resources
- Research Field
- ChemistryGeosciencesMathematicsPhysicsAstronomy
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- Japan
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Earthquake Research Institute is developing advanced observation equipment and data analysis techniques in the field of seafloor seismic observation and promoting large-scale international observation research.
[Work content and job description]
This position seeks individual who will carry out Broadband ocean bottom observation at the seismo-geodetic band to reveal various observation targets, such as seismicity, crustal activity and structure in the marine area. The candidate is expected to be motivated to develop innovative marine observation instruments for new discoveries and to conduct research and development on the advancement of observation techniques and data analysis methods.
Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to the education and mentorship of the next generation of researchers through active engagement with research and graduate-level teaching.
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
113-0032 Tokyo 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Placement changes, concurrent positions, and secondments may be ordered within the range specified by the university (except as a rule, these orders are not against one’s will). For details, refer to Article 4 of The University of Tokyo Employment Regulations for Faculty).
[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:Expected Hiring Date : As soon as possible after the decision
Where to apply
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen
Wages description:Determined based on academic background, work experience, etc., with a salary increase system.
Reference: Monthly salary of approximately 340,000 yen for those with a doctoral degree
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
Overtime and other explanations:Considered as 7 hours and 45 minutes of work per day under a specialized discretionary working system.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:In accordance with internal regulations regarding the tenure of faculty members, a five-year term limit is applied to faculty members over 55 years of age at the start of the following academic year. Reappointment is possible only once with the approval of the institute’s faculty council (however, it cannot exceed the retirement date stipulated in The University of Tokyo’s regulations). In addition, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted by faculty council members approximately 10 years after the assistant professor is hired. For details, please refer to the contact information below.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Six months from the date of hire
[Various systems]
Pay increase system:Yes
Bonus:Yes
Retirement allowances:Yes
Transportation expenses:Yes
Retirement age:Yes
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:Yes
Employees' Pension Insurance:Yes
Worker's accident insurance:Yes
Employment insurance:Yes
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on the premises (smoking areas available outdoors).
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Various Allowances: Bonuses (twice a year), commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month in principle), and other allowances according to university regulations.
Days off and Leave : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3), annual paid leave, special leave, etc.
Additional comments
-The personal information obtained will not be used for any purpose other than personnel selection.
-If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- The University of Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Tokyo
- Geofield