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Ohsaki Resaerch Institute, Inc.

Postdoc-equivalent Researcher Position in Seismology and Geodesy / Earthquake and Volcano Research Shikoku Research Institute Co., Ltd. in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Geology

Funding

Full-time permanent employee position with annual income of 5 million to 8 million yen. Starting salary is 256,000 yen for those who have completed a master's program; salary for doctoral degree holders or those with work experience is determined based on achievements. Bonuses are paid twice a year (totaling 4.5 months' salary), with overtime pay, family allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance subject to conditions, retirement benefits, and pension coverage.

Deadline

Apr 7, 2027

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Japan

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Ohsaki Resaerch Institute, Inc.

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Keywords

Geology
Volcanology
Seismology
Geophysics
Earth Science
Geodesy
Physics

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About this position

Shikoku Research Institute Co., Ltd. is recruiting a researcher/postdoc-equivalent for its Geological Research Group in the Civil Engineering Department in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The position focuses on seismology, geodesy, earthquake analysis, crustal deformation analysis, volcanology, and solid earth sciences, with research aimed at understanding earthquake occurrence mechanisms in the Shikoku region and predicting future earthquakes, as well as studying volcanic phenomena affecting Shikoku.

This is a full-time, permanent position with no fixed term (non-tenure-track) and a six-month probationary period. The role is based at the head office in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. The salary is listed at 5 million to 8 million yen annually, with a starting salary of 256,000 yen for master’s graduates; doctoral degree holders or candidates with work experience will be compensated based on achievements. Benefits include bonuses, commuting allowance, housing allowance (conditions apply), retirement benefits, and pension coverage.

Eligibility: applicants should have a master’s degree or be expected to complete one, and must have completed a master’s program within the last 10 years (including those with a PhD). The posting indicates specialization in seismology and geodesy.

How to apply: prepare a CV with photo, publication/achievement list, up to five major papers, a summary of previous research, and a research aspiration statement. Submit by email or postal mail. The application window runs from 2026-04-08 to 2027-04-07, though the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.

Funding details

Full-time permanent employee position with annual income of 5 million to 8 million yen. Starting salary is 256,000 yen for those who have completed a master's program; salary for doctoral degree holders or those with work experience is determined based on achievements. Bonuses are paid twice a year (totaling 4.5 months' salary), with overtime pay, family allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance subject to conditions, retirement benefits, and pension coverage.

What's required

Applicants must have a master's degree or be expected to complete a master's program. The post is for candidates with specialization in seismology and geodesy, and applicants must have completed a master's program within the last 10 years, including those with a PhD. Experience relevant to earthquake analysis and crustal deformation analysis is preferred.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents including CV, publication list, up to 5 major papers, a summary of previous research, and a research aspiration statement. Apply by email to [email protected] or by postal mail to the General Affairs Department, Recruitment Section at Shikoku Research Institute Co., Ltd. Applications are accepted from 2026-04-08 to 2027-04-07 and may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.

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