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Geological Survey and Construction of Integrated Geo-information System of Japanese Islands and their Vicinity
Development of evaluation technology on environment and resources of geo-sphere
Prediction and evaluation future disasters

Type B Researcher

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Geological Survey and Construction of Integrated Geo-information System of Japanese Islands and their Vicinity
We are conducting geological surveys of the land of Japan and its surrounding waters and developing basic geoscientific maps of the land and waters in response to requests from society. In particular, we are developing geological data on urban and coastal areas to mitigate urban hazards and obtain data on geologically virgin areas. We use information from earth observation satellites. In addition, we are working to improve the survey and research techniques and technologies required for these purposes. We seek researchers of ability in the fields of geology, marine geology, geoscience, hydrogeology and geotechnology to achieve above research objectives.

<Entry ID>
igg-1
Title
Geological survey and mapping of basement rock area
Research unit
Orogenic Processes Research Group, Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
We seek a researcher who has skills of geological fieldwork.　We prefer a researcher who creates geological maps for metamorphic basement rock area together with petrological or structural geological study.
URL
Inquiry
Kazuhiro MIYAZAKI
E-mail: igg-saiyo25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel.+81-29-861-2390

<Entry ID>
igg-2
Title
Geological survey and mapping of Cenozoic sedimentary sequences
Research unit
Stratigraphy and Tectonics Research Group, Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
We are recruiting for those who are equipped with knowledge on biostratigraphy and sedimentology of Cenozoic sequences. An excellent ability of geological mapping is also required.
URL
Inquiry
Satoshi NAKAE
E-mail: igg-saiyo25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel.+81-29-861-3954

<Entry ID>
igg-3
Title
Geological investigation and compiling subsurface geological data on urban and coastal areas
Research unit
Quaternary Basin Research Group, Institute for Geology and Geoinformation
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
We seek a researcher who will conduct geological investigation in the urban areas and coastal plains, and can analyse subsurface geology based on systematically collected subsurface geological data .
URL
Inquiry
Kiyohide MIZUNO
E-mail: igg-saiyo25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel.+81-29-861-3575

<Entry ID>
igg-4
Title
Marine geological survey and compilation of geological information around the Japanese islands
Research unit
Marine Geology Research Group, Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
We seek a qualified indivudial to conduct marine geological research around the Japanese islands. Priority will be given to candidate who has advanced skill and knowledge on marine geology/ stratigraphy/ sedimentology/ structural geology, and has sufficient experience of marine geological survey works.
URL
Inquiry
Kohsaku ARAI
E-mail: igg-saiyo25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel:+81-29-861-3822

<Entry ID>
igg-5
Title
Evaluation of isolation potential of natural barrier system in geological disposal of radioactive wastes
Research unit
Geological Isolation Research Group, Institute for Geology and Geoinformation
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
For the evaluation of long term isolation potential of natural barrier system in the geological disposal of radioactive wastes, we seek a scientist to develop the numerical model of long-term hydro-mechanical coupling behaviours of rocks.
URL
Inquiry
Kazumasa ITO
E-mail: gg-saiyo25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3977


Development of evaluation technology on environment and resources of geo-sphere
We are evaluating and characterizing the geosphere system and developing technologies for the development of natural resources that create a smaller environmental load, the preservation of the geospheric environment, and the use of the geosphere system. We seek researchers of ability in the fields of geology, geoscience, environmental science, hydrogeology, resource engineering and environmental engineering to achieve above research objectives.

<Entry ID>
Georesource-1
Title
Research of Geothermal Resources Evaluation and Geothermal Development
Research unit
Research Center for Renewable Energy, Fukushima Center, Research Team for Geothermal Energy
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Geothermal Resources Evaluation and its Development in a Research Field of Resources Engineering, Geoscience, and/or Environmental Sciences, at the new Fukushima AIST Renewable Research Center.
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Keiichi SAKAGUCHI
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3897

<Entry ID>
Georesource-2
Title
Research of Ground Thermal Resources Evaluation and Ground Thermal Utilization
Research unit
Research Center for Renewable Energy, Fushima Center, Research Team for Geothermal Energy
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Ground Thermal Resources Evaluation and its Utilization Promotion in a Research Field of Geoscience, Resources Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering, at the new Fukushima AIST Renewable Research Center.
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Yohei UCHIDA
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3841

<Entry ID>
Georesource-3
Title
Research of Fuel Resources Potential Evaluation
Research unit
Fuel Resources Geology Research Group, Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Fuel Resources Evaluation, Natural Gas, Gas Hydrates and Shall Gas/Oil, in a Research Field of Fuel Geology, Sedimentology, and/or Resources Engineering
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Yuichirou SUZUKIi
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3919

<Entry ID>
Georesource-4
Title
Research of Advanced Materials and Mineral Resources Evaluation
Research unit
Resource Geochemistry Research Group, Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Advanced Material Development and Resouce Evaluation for Clay Minerals in a Research Field of Mineralogy, Chystallography, and/or Organic Geochemistry.
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Takayuki SAWAKI
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3908

<Entry ID>
Georesource-5
Title
Research of Geophysical Exploration Technology for Geo-resources and Environment
Research unit
Exploration Geophysics Research Group, Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Geophysical Exploration Technology for CCS and Geothermal Development in a Research Field of Electro-magnetic and/or Seismic Prospecting Geophysics.
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Koji MITSUHATA
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-2387

<Entry ID>
Georesource-6
Title
Research of Geothermal Resource Evaluation and Engineered Development
Research unit
Geo-analysis Research Group, Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
Researcher of Geothermal Engineering, including Engineered Geothermal Systems and its Environmental Friendly Development, in a Research Field of Resources Engineering, Geosciences and/or Environmental Engineering.
URL
Research Institute for Geo-resources and Environment HP
http://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/english/index.html
Inquiry
Kasumi YASUKAWA
E-mail: georec25-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3280
Prediction and evaluation future disasters
The threats posed by geological hazards are very serious to the population of the Japanese Archipelago, a region of significant seismic and volcanic activity. In order to mitigate natural hazards, we are carrying out investigations into the history of seismic and volcanic activity based on survey and observation data, and developing technologies to characterize the mechanisms of such activity, predict future activity, and assess hazards. We seek researchers of ability in the fields of geology, geography, geophysics, and earthquake engineering to achieve above research objectives.

<Entry ID>
AFERC-1
Title
Improvement of active fault evaluation
Research unit
Active Fault Evaluation Team, Active Fault and Earthquake Research Center
Position
Type A Researcher
Start of employment
April, 1st, 2014
Employment term
5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
In order to improve prospects of earthquakes caused by inland and offshore active faults, we seek a researcher who carries out field surveys of active faults using geological, geomorphological and geophysical methods, and can contribute to mitigation of earthquake disasters.
URL
Inquiry
Toshikazu YOSHIOKA
E-mail: aferc-job2013-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3691

<Entry ID>
AFERC-2A
or
AFERC-2B
Title
Analysis of fault geometry and deep underground structures for seismic hazard assessment
Research unit
 Earthquake Hazard Assessment Team, Active Fault and Earthquake Research Center
Position
 Type A Researcher or Type C Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years(Until March 31st, 2019),
or
Tenured Position: Age retirement system
Outline
 We are looking for researchers who can construct deep geologic structure and deep fault geometry using a variety of surveys and analyses based on geology and geophysics.  
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/actfault-eq/team/eqhazard/index.html
Inquiry
Shintaro ABE

E-mail: aferc-job2013-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-29-861-3691
Remarks
Applicant shall choose either "AFERC-2A(Tenure Track Position)" or "AFERC-2B(Tenured Position)", when appicant fill in the <Entry ID> on preregistration form and check sheet form.


Type B Researcher
AIST seeks researchers who participate in various AIST projects supported by the external fund. AIST recruits many talented researchers with specialized knowledge to promote the projects. Applicants should possess, or be scheduled to earn, a doctoral degree before the day of employment. Applicants with equivalent qualification are also welcomed. The tenure evaluation will not be carried out.

<Entry ID>
GC-1
Title
High Resolution Quarternary Volcanism Database
Research unit
Geoinformation Center
Position
Type B Researcher
Start of employment
Later than April 1st, 2013, as soon as possible
Employment term
2 years from the date of employment
Outline
Compiling Japanese domestic Quaternary Volcanism references, laboratory works on K-Ar age determination, and archiving to GIS database contents. We need an experienced person on those all three experties.
URL
Inquiry
Yoshio WATANABE
E-mail: gsjs2-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel:+81-29-861-5253