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Japan Coast Guard

Research Officer (fixed-term) in Marine Research Laboratory – Marine information services, geoscience, hydrospheric science, and data analysis Japan Coast Guard in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term position with annual income of 4 million to 7 million yen. Example compensation includes basic salary of ¥296,160–¥431,520 (including regional allowance), dependents allowance, housing allowance up to ¥28,000 per month, central government work adjustment allowance, commuting allowance, overtime pay, and year-end/diligence bonus of about 4.65 months' salary if performance is good.

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Japan

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Keywords

Computer Science
Geology
Information Technology
Remote Sensing
Earth Science
Hydrometeorology
Physics

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Public recruitment for a Research Officer (fixed-term) in the Marine Research Laboratory of the Japan Coast Guard in Tokyo, Japan.

The position is focused on marine information services and related research, with work spanning earth science, hydrospheric science, solid earth science, geology, oceanographic data analysis, and information technology. Duties include surveys and research assigned by the Marine Research Laboratory, reviewing overseas papers and materials, and general administrative tasks such as document preparation, organizing business materials and emails, and writing business emails in Japanese and English.

Applicants must hold a master's degree and have at least four years of research experience in one of the specified areas. Relevant backgrounds include seismic analysis of geological structures, rock or sediment analysis, multibeam echosounder surveying and data analysis, GNSS-A data analysis, solid geophysics or oceanographic data analysis, marine remote sensing, or large-scale data analysis / open-access information analysis using generative AI.

This is a full-time fixed-term role with a term of 3 years (maximum 5 years). The posting lists annual income of 4 million to 7 million yen, with example allowances and bonus provisions. Work location is Tokyo, and the start date can be February 1, 2027 or April 1, 2027.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026. Submit the required documents by email to [email protected]. Required materials include a resume with photo, publication/achievement list, degree certificate (or expected degree), and up to two thesis reprints.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term position with annual income of 4 million to 7 million yen. Example compensation includes basic salary of ¥296,160–¥431,520 (including regional allowance), dependents allowance, housing allowance up to ¥28,000 per month, central government work adjustment allowance, commuting allowance, overtime pay, and year-end/diligence bonus of about 4.65 months' salary if performance is good.

What's required

Applicants must have a master's degree. They must also have specialized knowledge and experience in at least one of the listed areas and at least four years of research experience in that area at a private company or similar organization, including national university corporations and public research institutions. Relevant experience includes seismic analysis of geological structures, rock or sediment analysis, multibeam echosounder surveying and data analysis, GNSS-A data analysis, solid geophysics or oceanographic data analysis, marine remote sensing data analysis, or large-scale data collection/analysis using generative AI. The post also expects the ability to handle administrative work and write business emails in Japanese and English.

How to apply

Prepare the required electronic application documents: resume with color photo, list of achievements with peer-review status clearly marked, degree certificate or expected degree certificate, and up to two major thesis reprints. Submit by email to [email protected] within the application window.

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