Program-Specific Researcher (Postdoc) Position at the DPRI-KU
- Application deadline: Open until filled. : 31 Dec. 2026
- Job Openings
【English】Details of the Job Openings
| Job title | Program-Specific Researcher (Postdoc) |
| Number | One person |
| Location | Climate Environment, Research Division of Atmospheric and Fluvial-Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Address: Kyoto University Uji Campus, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan, (at home or other places if University allows or orders to work remotely) |
| Job description | The candidate will contribute to develop methodologies for seasonal prediction using hybrid physics-machine learning models in R&D item Research on Seasonal Meteorological and Oceanographic Forecast Simulator under Development of Integrated Simulation Platform for Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Industry (planned until September, 2030) selected as a Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross Community Collaboration Program (K Program). |
| Requirements | A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree is required. Alternatively, master’s degree with experience in research and development on related topics.
The candidate is expected to have experience in the development of, or simulations using an atmospheric or oceanic general circulation model, coupled ocean–atmosphere model, or in data analysis using reanalysis dataset, or in data science such as data assimilation or machine learning. |
| Contract start date | As soon as possible to March 31, 2027.
NB. The employment contract is renewable until the end of the program, based on evaluation results. Renewal of the contract will be based on the workload, work performance, attitude, ability, progress of the work engaged in, management situation, and acceptance of external funds employed at the end of the contract period. |
| Probation period | Six months in accordance with the regulations of Kyoto University |
| Business hours | Working conditions: Five (5) working days per week Working hours: 38 hours 45 minutes per week under discretionally labour system NB. If the discretionary work system for specialized work is not applied, the employee works from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM with one hour break (12:00–13:00). Overtime may be required when necessary Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and Foundation Day, as per University guidelines |
| Salary | Salaries are determined (from 250,000 yen/month e.g. 360,000 yen/month for Ph.D.) based on the Kyoto University Standards depending on capabilities and backgrounds (annual salary system) |
| Allowance | Any allowance such as commuting expenses, housing expenses, bonuses etc. is not provided. |
| Social insurance | MEXT mutual aid associations, employee’s pension insurance, employment insurance, worker’s accident insurance |
| Referral instructions | Please submit the following applications by email, with the subject “Job Application to Climate Environment”.
(1) Complete CV (with photo and email address) (2) Research achievements (3) Summary of the scientific achievements (no more than two pages) (4) Certificate of graduation for the highest level of education achieved or copy of said diploma (5) The name and contact information of a reference, including the postal address, and e-mail address |
| Contact | Takeshi Enomoto, D.Sc., Professor
Climate Environment, Research Division of Atmospheric and Fluvial–Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011 Japan E-mail: enomoto.takeshi.3n@kyoto-u.ac. |
| Deadline | Open until the position is filled |
| Screening | After first screening (examination of application documents) successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. NB. Any travel expenses incurred will not be reimbursed. |
| Notes | We cannot answer questions about the selection process, or the reasons for acceptance or rejection. The submitted documents will be used only for recruitment screening. We will not disclose, transfer or lend these data to a third party without a justifiable reason. NB. The application documents will not be returned.
Kyoto University promotes gender equality. We encourage female researchers to apply. To prevent passive smoking, Kyoto University prohibits smoking at indoors and outdoors at all campuses except for the designated smoking areas. Kyoto University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender or diability. |