Sado Japan Atomic Energy Agency
(Researcher, Fixed Term position)

Tono Geoscience Center (TGC)

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Researcher:1 person

Number of employees
Recruitment theme

Theme:
Research and development of isotope geochronology, geology, and geochemistry for better understanding geological environment change.


This research theme aims to develop elemental techniques for precise estimation of short- and long-term geomorphic/geologic histories, including the processes, patterns and rates, based on approaches of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geomorphology, isotope geochronology, groundwater science and Quaternary research.

The theme we are particularly interested in is as follows:

"Estimation of thermal-erosion history based on trapped-charge thermochronology"


This research theme is carried out as part of projects funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

These recruitments assumes that METI entrusts the project to JAEA.


Note:
There are no changes to the scope of work in principle.

Research Division of assignment

Neotectonics Research Group

Tono Geoscience Center

Japan Atomic Energy Agency

Place of employment

Toki Research Institute of Isotope Geology and Geochronology,

Tono Geoscience Center,

Japan Atomic Energy Agency,

959-31, Jorinji, izumi-cho, Toki City, Gifu, Japan


Note:
There are no changes to the workplace in principle.

Measures against passive smoking:
Yes (no smoking indoors).

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have a PhD degree in the related research field (including applicants who will receive their doctoral degree by the time of employment).

Applicants must be within 8 years of receiving their PhD.

In particular, experience in geological surveys such as field works, and petrological and mineralogical studies based on thin section preparation and microscopic observation of geological samples is desirable.

For the theme, experience in analyzing and evaluating thermal- erosion history based on, e.g., geo-/thermo-chronological, petrological, and/or geomorphological approaches.
Applicants with a history as a postdoctoral researcher at JAEA are not eligible to apply.
Terms of employment

Salary:
Approximately JPY500,000 per month (including social insurance fee and tax)

Treatment:
Commutation and housing allowances are paid according to employees.
Working Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. (There is possibility to work over time)

Intermission: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Holiday:
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, year-end holidays, annual paid leaves, special leaves, etc.

Social Insurance, etc:
Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, corporate pension fund, unemployment insurance, workers accident compensation insurance.

Welfare:
Institute family resident and dormitory are available.

Probation period:
This position includes a 6-month probation period.
Necessary documents
Application form(PDF、WORD)
Transcripts (for bachelor)

Photocopy of PhD diploma (who has a PhD) or Certification for expected completion of PhD course (who is in PhD course).

One or two letter(s) of recommendation (the format is free), signed by the evaluator. It is recommended that one of the evaluators is a supervisor of the candidate. JAEA staff cannot be an evaluator.

Consent for the treatment of personal data *(PDF, WORD) *If you are resident in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or United Kingdom, please submit this form.

Deadline for submission of application

February

Address of submission of application

Applicants

Via e-mail to jinji-tono* (Replace * with @)

Title:
"Application documents for recruitment of a Special Topic Researcher, Tono Geoscience Center, FY2026( )"

Attachment file:
All the documents shown in 7. (above), except for the 7.(5), as the PDF (.pdf) format.

Recommender

Via e-mail to jinji-tono* (Replace * with @)


Title:
"Recommendation letter about "


Attachment file:
The signed letter in PDF format.

Document examination

Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. The review result will be notified by a letter.

Recruitment examination
Examination of research achievement

(Oral presentation using PowerPoint or PDF and Q&A)

Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)

In March, 2026

Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)

Toki Research Institute of Isotope Geology and Geochronology, Tono Geoscience Center,

Japan Atomic Energy Agency,

959-31, Jorinji, izumi-cho, Toki City, Gifu, Japan

Result of Recruitment Examination

The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.

Contract term (tentative)

From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

(The contract term can be extended up to March 31, 2029 upon annual review of research achievements and upon the funding by METI)

Travel Expenses

We will cover your travel expenses in Japan for the recruitment examination in accordance with JAEA travel allowance regulations.

Detailed information will be provided to the candidates.

Contact & inquiries

Mr. Ryo Nonomura,

General Affairs and Community Relations Section, Tono Geoscience Center,

Japan Atomic Energy Agency,

959-31, Jorinji, izumi-cho, Toki City, Gifu , Japan


TEL:

FAX:

E-Mail:
jinji-tono* (Replace * with @)

(Reference related to the recruitment field)

Dr. Koichi Asamori,

Neotectonics Research Group, Tono Geoscience Center

Japan Atomic Energy Agency


TEL:

FAX:

E-Mail:
jinji-tono* (Replace * with @)

Points to note
Applicants who pass the Recruitment examination are supposed to submit medical certification.

Candidates without Japanese Nationality are required to obtain a necessary visa status to work in Japan by the date of adoption.

Treatment of personal information

Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment only. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year after submission.
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