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Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ)

Geological information is essential for a country like Japan, located at a tectonically active area, to ensure a safe and secure society. The Geological Survey of Japan gathers, compiles, and provides geological information and promotes its wider use. We also develop technologies to overcome various difficulties related to global environment protection, exploration of minerals and energy resources, and natural disaster mitigation, and coordinate international cooperation as a national representative.

Type B (Tenured position)

The below-listed job opportunities are for Type B. 
 
Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment 2024 - Closed at 23:59 on 8 May 2024 (JST)
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GSJ-1		 Title Research on Marine Geohazards Records using Bottom Sediments
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) engages in research using bottom sediment samples and geophysical survey data acquired by marine research vessels. In particular, AIST aims to decipher records of earthquakes from bottom samples in order to provide advanced geological information that contributes to disaster risk assessment and research in geological evolutions.
We are looking for highly motivated researchers with advanced expertise in the fields of marine geology, sedimentology and geophysics who will promote the project with high ideals to solve social and scientific issues.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/igg/cie/index.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position 1
Key Words Marine geology／Event deposit／Earthquake／Sedimentology
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Frontier Technology／Social Infrastructure
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GSJ-2		 Title Research on Geological Structure and Geodynamics
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We seek motivated researchers who engage in research to clarify the structure and dynamics of the earth, and who can apply the results to disaster prevention, resource development, and utilization of the underground environment through the development of geological information.
The candidate is expected to contribute to research and development and the resolution of social issues by enhancing their own research capabilities through collaboration with others, regardless of academic fields such as geology and information science while based on geophysics.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/igg/cie/index.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position 1
Key Words Geological Structure／Geodynamics／Tectonics／Geophysics／Geological Information
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Social Infrastructure／Informatics
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GSJ-3		 Title Research on Geophysical Techniques for Natural Resource Development, Utilization of Underground Space, and Disaster Prevention
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We research surveys, evaluation and monitoring of geological and hydraulic characteristics, targeting mineral resources and methane hydrate surveys, underground environment utilization such as geological disposal of radioactive waste and underground storage of CO2, and disaster prevention of important infrastructure facilities.
We then recruit motivated researchers who can contribute to R&D activities on electromagnetic and seismic explorations, geophysics, applied physics, and applied geology, to promote research and technical development on improving the accuracy of geophysical exploration, integrating data acquired by geophysical exploration, laboratory measurement technique and the social implementation.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/index_en.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position 1
Key Words Exploration and Applied Geophysics／Civil and Resource Engineering／Earth and Planetary Science ／Applied Physics and Engineering Sciences／Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Related Research Areas Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Social Infrastructure
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GSJ-4		 Title Research on Magma Systems Based on Petrological or Geochemical Methods
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We welcome applicants who can promote research on magma-feeding systems and pre-eruptive processes, with the aim of predicting medium- to long-term activities of volcanoes.
Applicants should have advanced experience and skills in petrological analysis, microanalysis, high-temperature and high-pressure experiments, or thermodynamic analysis, as well as an interdisciplinary and international research experience.
Applicants should also actively collaborate with researchers in related fields such as geology and geophysics.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/ievg/en/index.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Volcano／Magma／Eruption
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Environmental science／Social Infrastructure
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GSJ-5		 Title Research and development on Evaluation of Active Faults based on Geological Survey
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are looking for motivated researchers to conduct field studies focused on understanding earthquake potential and hazards related to active faults on land and along coastlines. This includes investigating tectonic geomorphology, earthquake geology, and geophysics.
Applicants should have a strong foundation in geomorphology, geology, and geophysics, as well as extensive experience with field surveys, geological investigations, and/or geophysical observations.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to the development of new research techniques and evaluation methods to advance our understanding of active faults. Additionally, applicants should be willing to enhance and analyze the AIST Active Fault Database to disseminate valuable information about active faults.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/ievg/en/index.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position 1
Key Words Active fault／Earthquake／Geological survey
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Social Infrastructure
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GSJ-6		 Title Geological mapping of Japanese Islands based on Geological Survey
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We seek motivated researchers who engage in geological research based mainly on geological fieldwork and has ability on geological mapping of Japanese Islands with scales of 1:50,000, 1:200,000 in areas of igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary rocks and geological mapping of volcanoes.
The candidates are expected high communication ability and are motivated to implement research results in society and actively interact with many researchers.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_gsj.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Geological fieldwork／Geological mapping／Geological mapping of volcanoes
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Social Infrastructure
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GSJ-7		 Title Research and Development on Value creation through Cross-Sectional Utilization of Geological Information
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We seek researchers who engage in creating new social value of geological maps, various geological samples, and related geological data by utilizing digital technologies such as machine learning, AI etc.
The candidates are expected high communication ability and are motivated to implement research results in society and actively interact with many researchers.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_gsj.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Geological information／Value creation／Digital technologies／Cross-sectional utilization
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Informatics／Environmental science
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GSJ-8		 Title Research and Development on Management, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Utilization of Natural Capital based on Geological Survey
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We need to achieve a sustainable society by balancing development use with environmental conservation. We seek researchers who have expertise on soil, underground water, minerals or geo-microbe etc. and can engage in maintenance, rehabilitation and appropriate utilization of natural capital based on geological survey.
The candidates are expected high communication ability and are motivated to implement research results in society and actively interact with many researchers.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_gsj.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Geological survey／Natural capital／Management, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Utilization
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Environmental science
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GSJ-9		 Title Research on Elucidation of Long-term Geological Changes and Evaluation of their Impact on the Geo-Environment
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We seek researchers with expertise in seismology, volcanology, hydrology, rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering and mass movement to predict and evaluate the physical and chemical environment from the surface to deep underground on a geological time-scale for Building National Resilience.
The candidates are expected high communication ability and are motivated to implement research results in society and actively interact with many researchers.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_gsj.html
Inquiry E-mail:gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Long-term Geological Change／Geophysics／Geology／Energy Resource Engineering／Shallow Geothermal and Hydrogeology
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Energy Engineering／Environmental science
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Entry ID
GSJ-10
 Title Research and Development for Proper Utilization of Geothermal Energy and Shallow Geothermal Energy
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience Geothermal Energy Team has been conducting research and development for the proper utilization of geothermal energy, including the realization of supercritical geothermal power generation. Recruitment is open for an earth scientist who can contribute to the team with expertise in geophysics, geology, etc. Specifically, the ones with significant experience in estimating the subsurface structure and rock and fluid properties in geothermal and volcanic areas. Researcher candidates who demonstrate a keen motivation on the social implementation of ground source heat pump systems and possessing expertise in geological survey / analysis technique and promotion methodologies will be considered.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's research and development.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2025
Research Unit Renewable Energy Researh Center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/GET_e.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/SGHT_e.html
Inquiry h.asanuma*aist.go.jp
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Number of Position 1
Key Words Geothermal Energy／Geophysics／Geology／Energy Resource Engineering／Shallow Geothermal and Hydrogeology
Related Research Areas Natural Science／Energy Engineering／Environmental science
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