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Postdoctoral-equivalent Researcher in Cloud and Precipitation Processes at Chiba University Chiba University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time specially appointed researcher position with annual income of about 5 million to 6 million yen; for the first year after the degree, expected annual salary is around 5.5 million yen. Salary is determined under university regulations and based on experience. Commuting allowance may be paid if eligible. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Japan

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Chiba University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Technology
Remote Sensing
Mathematics
Climatology
Civil Engineering
Earth Science
Cloud Physics
Data Assimilation
Earth Observation
Numerical Weather Prediction
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About this position

Chiba University’s Center for Environmental Remote Sensing (CEReS) is recruiting a full-time specially appointed researcher for research on cloud and precipitation processes, weather control, and observational research related to the JST Moonshot Research Project Goal 8.

The position focuses on fundamental and applied research supporting seeding experiments and the scientific understanding of cloud/precipitation systems. Possible topics include planning and analysis of field observations, satellite and weather radar analysis, ground and aircraft observations, detection and tracking of target clouds, real-time decision support for experiments, numerical weather forecasting, data assimilation, machine learning, and broader cloud/precipitation process studies.

This is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in meteorology, cloud physics, precipitation science, remote sensing, weather radar, data science, information science, or related quantitative fields. Applicants from outside earth science are also welcome if they can contribute to observation campaigns, analysis, modeling, or system development.

Location: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Degree requirement: PhD held or expected soon. Salary: approximately 5–6 million yen annually, with about 5.5 million yen expected in the first year after the degree. Contract: fixed-term, renewable subject to performance and budget.

Deadline: applications must arrive by 2026-09-30. How to apply: submit the required documents by registered mail to CEReS, Chiba University, including CV, publication list, three major papers, research history and plan, and contact details for referees. Online and email applications are not accepted.

Funding details

Full-time specially appointed researcher position with annual income of about 5 million to 6 million yen; for the first year after the degree, expected annual salary is around 5.5 million yen. Salary is determined under university regulations and based on experience. Commuting allowance may be paid if eligible. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD at the time of hiring, or be expected to obtain one in the near future. The university seeks candidates with research experience or strong interest in meteorology, cloud physics, precipitation science, remote sensing, weather radar, ground observation, aerial observation, numerical weather forecasting, data assimilation, machine learning, or data science. Experience with seeding experiments is welcome but not required. Applicants from outside earth science are also encouraged, especially those with backgrounds in mathematical and information sciences, image analysis, signal processing, control engineering, aerial observation, or measurement engineering.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and send them by registered mail to Chiba University Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, addressed to Shunji Kotsuki. Write the specified application note in red on the envelope. Online, email, and recruitment-agency website applications are not accepted.

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