AIST; Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ)

Type B - Tenured Position

Type B is a tenured position of research scientist normally offered to a candidate with significant research achievements and management experience.
 

• Type B - Tenured Position

Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on October 8, 2026 (JST)

Entry ID GSJ-19	Title	Researches on Environmental Impact Assessments Related to the Development of Marine Energy and Mineral Resources
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking a researcher with expertise in geology, geochemistry, sedimentology, and related fields who is motivated to contribute to the development of marine energy and mineral resources, such as methane hydrates and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. Upon employment, the successful candidate will conduct compositional analyses of organic and metallic elements in marine energy and seabed mineral resource-rich areas, and engage in research aimed at establishing environmental baselines regarding their behavior and advancing environmental impact assessment methodologies. Candidates must possess strong communication skills to facilitate smooth interactions with government agencies, industry, and local communities, and be able to actively collaborate with researchers across diverse fields. Additionally, candidates who are enthusiastic about participating in marine surveys aboard research vessels are preferred. We also 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 R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/igg/index_en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/igg/mge-rg/index_en.html
	Inquiry	gsj-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Geology／Geochemistry／Environmental impact assessment／Marine surveys
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Entry ID GSJ-20	Title	Research on the evaluation of plate boundary activity along the Nankai Trough
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We seek a researcher to conduct integrated studies of slow slip events, low-frequency tremor activity, and seismicity along plate boundaries using a wide range of geophysical observations, including borehole strainmeter and groundwater-level data, as well as advanced observation technologies such as fiber-optic sensing and synthetic aperture radar (SAR), with the goal of improving the short-term forecasting of megathrust earthquakes. Applicants should have a strong background in seismology and/or geodesy and be motivated to develop systems for the efficient processing and analysis of large volumes of observational data. Experience in crustal deformation monitoring or related observations is welcome, but not required. We also 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 R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ievg/group/tectonohydr/index_e.html https://gbank.gsj.jp/wellweb/GSJ_E/index.shtml
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Geodetic data／Slow slip／Low-frequency tremor／Distributed fiber-optic sensing／Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
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Entry ID GSJ-21	Title	Research on Water Environments and Water Resource Based on Groundwater System under Climate Change
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with expertise in groundwater-related fields, including hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality and isotope analysis, groundwater dating, and hydrogeological modeling. The successful candidate will engage in research and methodological development aimed at understanding the impacts of climate change on watershed-scale hydrological cycles and contributing to the assessment of current and future water environments and water resources with a particular focus on groundwater. Experience in hydrological field surveys is highly desirable. We also 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 R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Groundwater／Water Resources Assesment／Hydrological Field Survey／Climate Change／Groundwater Dating
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Entry ID GSJ-22	Title	Research and development related to the evaluation of sedimentary basins, reservoirs, and source rocks that form fuel resources
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In order to evaluate sedimentary basins, reservoirs and source rocks that for fuel resources such as oil, natural gas, methane hydrate and shale oil/gas, we welcome applicants who have expert knowledge in sedimentary geology, structural geology, paleontology, petroleum geology, organic geochemistry, resource engineering, geophysics or rock mechanics with skills in field surveys, sampling, and analysis. We encourage applicants to work on research and development related to fuel resources. We also 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 R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Sedimentary Geology／Structual Geology／Paleontology／Petroleum Geology／Organic Geochemistry
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Entry ID GSJ-23	Title	Geoscience Research for Solving Societal Issues
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	This open recruitment category provides applicants with the opportunity to propose their own research topic related to the research activities carried out by Geological Survey of Japan. It is particularly intended for applicants whose research themes or areas of expertise do not fit within any of the other advertised categories, or who are unsure which category best matches their background. We seek outstanding researchers in geoscience and related disciplines who possess a high level of expertise and a proven research record, and who are motivated to contribute to solving societal challenges through activities spanning fundamental research, technological development, and societal implementation. Areas of contribution include addressing challenges related to energy, the environment, and natural resources, promoting a resilient and sustainable society, and strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness. In addition to academic excellence, applicants with a strong commitment to translating research outcomes into innovation and societal impact are particularly encouraged to apply. We also 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 R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation / Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology / Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment / Shallow Geothermal and Hydrogeology Research Team (FREA) / Geothermal Energy Research Team (FREA)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
	URL	https://www.gsj.jp/en/index.html
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	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Energy／Geoinformation／Geosciense／Global environment／Natural resources
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