Employment and Researcher Acceptance

[We've already closed the application for the fixed-term researcher.]

The Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) of Japan is seeking candidates for ICHARM research assistantship positions as follows.

 

- Feb. 12, 2010: "4. Starting Date" and "5. Application Deadline" were extended for one month.

 

1. Position Title:	Fixed-Term Researcher (five years) The researcher will also be recommended as coordinate associate professor to the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.
2. Office:	International Center for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM) of the Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
3. Number of Recruitment:
	One
4. Starting Date:	As soon as possible after 1st April 2010 As soon as possible after 1st May 2010
5. Application Deadline:
	Applications must be received by Monday, 22 February 2010. Applications must be received by Friday, 19 March 2010.
6. Background of Recruitment:
	In recent years, water-related disasters become more frequent throughout the world and cause serious damage especially to developing countries prone to such disasters. To prevent or mitigate such damage, ICHARM conducts research in technology and strategy for river management and worldwide mitigation of water-related disaster damage. The institute also provides training in those fields for trainees mainly from developing countries. ICHARM is seeking a researcher with advanced expertise and competence required for those projects.
7. Main Responsibilities:
	The position requires conducting research in technology and strategy for river management and worldwide mitigation of water-related disaster damage. Also, the researcher will be required to teach trainees mainly from developing countries and supervise their research activities.
8. Qualifications:	1) Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in river-related issues or water-related disasters at the time of application. 2) Applicants must have sufficient ability and achievement to publish peer-reviewed research papers in river-related issues or water-related disasters. 3) Applicants must have a good command of English for paper writing, communication and lectures. 4) It is desirable that applicants have teaching experience at the university level.
9. Working Conditions:
Working days & hours:	Monday through Friday; 8:30-17:15 (The flex time arrangement is also available.)
Salary:	The starting salary depends on qualifications and years of relevant experience (JPY330,000~). Bonuses are provided twice a year (June, December). Other allowances are also provided e.g., for overtime and commuting.
House:	Government housing is available.
leave:	1) Annual paid leave: 15 days in the first year. 20 days from the second year on. Paid leave can be carried over up to 20 days from the previous year. 2) Special paid leave: Three days for summer vacation.   Other leaves are also available based on the employment regulations.
10. Selection:	Applicants who pass the first document screening will be interviewed. The most qualified applicant will be selected for the position based on experience in the field, research achievement, teaching experience, understanding of research goals, motivation, English skills, etc. The interview will be conducted in the beginning of April at the PWRI Tsukuba Office (1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan).
11. Application documents:
	All documents must be A4 size and written in English or Japanese unless otherwise specified. No specific format is set to follow. Documents must include: 1) Resume (curriculum vitae) 2) List of the past achievements 3) Certificate of the doctoral degree 4) Certified academic transcript 5) List of the published papers 6) Copies of the main research papers (up to five) 7) Outline of your research history (including teaching experience if any) and research plans at ICHARM (300 to 500 words in total. This must be written in English. No Japanese accepted.) 8) Essay on your possible contribution to ICHARM Note: Application documents will not be returned to applicants.
12. Contact Address for Application and Inquiry:
	Yoshinori Nonomura Planning Division, Planning and Research Administration Department Public Works Research Institute 1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, 305-8516 Phone: +81-29-879-6751 / Fax: +81-29-879-6752 / E-mail: kikaku@pwri.go.jp   Application documents must be sent by registered mail with "Application for Fixed-Term Researcher" clearly printed on the front of the envelope.