Postdoctoral Researcher (Hydrology, Environmental Science, Data Science)

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project Kumamoto University launched the “Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS)” in fiscal year 2025. As part of this initiative, research projects contributing to the realization of sustainable water resource management are being promoted. Based on this, we are seeking researchers to undertake the duties outlined below.https://www.sci.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/~hosono/index.html
• Work content and job descriptionYou will engage in research activities promoted by the Hydrosphere Environmental Science Laboratory, which participates in J-PEAKS. Specifically, we seek researchers to engage in: – Modeling-based analysis of groundwater flow and material dynamics in the Kumamoto region – Numerical analysis of water cycle variability using hydrological and meteorological data at the national scale – Analysis and numerical modeling of environmental changes at the national scale using various water quality parameters and stable isotopes. We welcome applications from individuals with interest and experience in numerical analysis, including water quality/isotope analysis and machine learning, and who have experience publishing academic papers in these fields.
• Assigned departmentExisting departmentsLaboratory for hydrosphere environmental sciences, Earth and Environmental Science Course, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University

Job type

• Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

• Natural Science – Unspecified

Wages

• Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:15Break time :12:00-13:00Holidays : Weekends, public holidays, and New Year holidays

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / DoctorThe person must hold Ph.D., or expect to obtain the degree by the time of appointment
• Work experienceIndividuals with an interest in research fields related to Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or Information Sciences—including meteorology, hydrology, and civil engineering—and possessing the ability to conduct research independently. Proficiency in English is also required.

Employment Type

• Contract employee

Contract period

• Nontenured – Non-tenure trackMarch 2028 at the maximum, depending on the progress of the work. Renewed annually.Probationary period absent

Work location

• 860-8555 Kumamoto 2-39-1 Kurokami Chuo-ku Kumamoto

Compensation

• Various systemsBonus : availableTransportation expenses : availableOthers : available
• InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : availableEmployees’ Pension Insurance : availableWorker’s accident insurance : availableEmployment insurance : available
• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceNo smoking on the premises

Application Considerations

• OthersWe welcome applications from outstanding foreign researchers, as well as young and female researchers.

Number of hired

Application period

• 2025/11/01~2025/12/31 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Attached documentsApplication Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
  ・Summary of previous research (approximately one A4 page)
  ・Research aspirations after appointment (approximately one A4 page)
  ・Contact information of your former co-workers: List 2 peoples including phone number and email
  
  Please combine all of the above application documents into one PDF file, attach it to the email address below, and send it with the subject “J-PEAKS
  Postdoctoral Researcher Application.”
• Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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E-mail Application

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hosono(at)kumamoto-u.ac.jp
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Selection / Notification of result

• SelectionAfter screening of the documents, we will conduct regarding the results and interview.
• Notification of resultWe will contact you by email within 10 days of the interview.

Contact details

Kumamoto University

Laboratory for hydrosphere environmental sciences, Earth and Environmental Science Course, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University

Takahiro Hosono

0963423935

hosono(at)kumamoto-u.ac.jp

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