National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
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Contract Researcher in Climate Change Mitigation Research and Agricultural Environment Research National Agriculture and Food Research Organization in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Hourly wage is 1,926 yen. Bonus system is included in the hourly wage. Commuting allowance is paid separately according to regulations, up to 150,000 yen per month. Social insurance and employee benefits are provided, including pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, and mutual aid association coverage.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
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National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) is recruiting a Contract Researcher in the Climate Change Mitigation Research Area of the Agricultural and Environmental Research Division in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
The role supports the GI Fund High-Performance Bio-Dan Project and focuses on on-site demonstrations at 50 locations nationwide. Main duties include preparing contract documents, coordinating implementation areas, providing on-site support, and analyzing data. The work also involves supporting the application of high-performance biochar in field demonstrations and related analysis.
Research keywords: climate change mitigation, agricultural environment, soil carbon sequestration, biochar, greenhouse gas reduction, crop cultivation, soil science, field demonstration, data analysis.
Eligibility: bachelor’s degree required. Desirable experience includes crop cultivation, soil science, or research related to greenhouse gas reduction or soil carbon sequestration. Applicants must be able to communicate fluently with local farmers in Japanese, drive a regular passenger car, and preferably be able to handle frequent business trips.
Funding and conditions: hourly wage of 1,926 yen; bonus included in the hourly wage; commuting allowance available up to 150,000 yen/month; pension, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, and mutual aid association coverage provided.
Location: National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Agricultural Environment Research Division, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Deadline: applications must arrive between 2026-05-19 and 2026-12-31, and recruitment closes once suitable candidates are selected.
Funding details
Hourly wage is 1,926 yen. Bonus system is included in the hourly wage. Commuting allowance is paid separately according to regulations, up to 150,000 yen per month. Social insurance and employee benefits are provided, including pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, and mutual aid association coverage.
What's required
Bachelor's degree required. Desirable experience includes crop cultivation, soil science, or research related to greenhouse gas reduction or soil carbon sequestration. Applicants must be able to communicate fluently with local farmers in Japanese, drive a regular passenger car, and preferably handle frequent business trips.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents (resume and list of achievements) and submit them by mail, courier, or in person to the listed NARO address. Applications are reviewed sequentially until the position is filled.
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