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National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience

Postdoctoral-equivalent Researcher in Water and Sediment Disaster Prevention, Extreme Weather Disaster Research National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position with annual income of 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 yen. Basic annual salary for doctoral degree holders is ¥6,534,000 to ¥7,204,800, paid monthly in 12 installments, with overtime pay included for 15 hours per month and additional pay for excess overtime. Commuting allowance may be paid separately; no retirement allowance. Performance-based bonus may be paid. Social insurance and pension coverage are provided.

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Nov 30, 2026

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About this position

National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) is recruiting a Researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term contract employee in the Water and Sediment Disaster Prevention Research Division, within the Extreme Weather Disaster Research Area in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

The position is tied to the project Research and Development on Observation and Prediction Technologies for Mitigating Wind and Flood Damage. The work focuses on research and development for extreme weather disaster mitigation, including meteorological and hydrological data analysis, information utilization technologies, AI/deep learning for disaster prevention and mitigation, and meteorological and hydrological observation technologies using radio wave and wireless communication.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree (or expect to obtain one before starting) or equivalent academic knowledge and experience. Required experience includes programming and application development using Python on UNIX-like systems such as Linux. The ability to communicate research findings in Japanese and English is also required.

This is a full-time, fixed-term, tenure-track style appointment with a planned start date of April 1, 2027 and a contract running until March 31, 2028, with possible renewal depending on budget, necessity, and performance. The posting lists annual income of 6 to 8 million yen, with a doctoral-level base salary of ¥6,534,000 to ¥7,204,800 plus overtime provisions and commuting allowance. Social insurance and pension coverage are included.

The application deadline is November 30, 2026 (must arrive by 5 PM). Apply by email with the required documents in the specified formats, and send recommendation letters directly from the recommender. The posting also notes that the first screening is document review, followed by interview(s) and a presentation on research achievements and future aspirations.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position with annual income of 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 yen. Basic annual salary for doctoral degree holders is ¥6,534,000 to ¥7,204,800, paid monthly in 12 installments, with overtime pay included for 15 hours per month and additional pay for excess overtime. Commuting allowance may be paid separately; no retirement allowance. Performance-based bonus may be paid. Social insurance and pension coverage are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, or be expected to obtain one before starting, or have equivalent academic knowledge and experience. Experience in programming and application development using Python on UNIX-like operating systems such as Linux is required. Ability to disseminate research results in both Japanese and English is required.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents in the specified formats, including resume, research achievements summary, publication list, future research aspirations, recommendation letter or self-recommendation statement, major paper reprints, degree certificate if applicable, and pledge form. Email the application to [email protected] with the subject line specified in the posting. Recommendation letters should be sent directly by the recommender by email.

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