Port and Airport Research InstituteNational Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology

Researcher Position in Soil Stabilization Group,Geotechnical Engineering Department
Position Summary
The institute invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher position in Soil Stabilization
Group, Geotechnical Engineering Department to begin as soon as possible after 1stDecember 2024. The employment period is until 31st March 2027 including a trial period forthe first month; however, the employment contract must be renewed every year based on thework performance.
The successful candidate will work on a research project to investigate soil behavior throughdiscrete element method simulations and laboratory tests including element tests and modeltests.
Application Requirements
Candidates should fulfil / hold the following conditions:
1)

A Ph.D. degree

2)

Research achievements in numerical simulations using a discrete element methodsoftware

3)

Research achievements in laboratory element tests or model tests using geomaterials

4)

A communication skill though Japanese or English

5)

A peer-reviewed international journal publication

6)

Experience in giving oral presentations at international conferences / symposiums

Application Procedure
Candidates should provide the following:
1)

A curriculum vitae including candidate’s photo

2)

A list of publications (including achievements and experiences listed in the applicationrequirements)

3)

A copy of major publications (about three publications)4)

A research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research
directions (up to 2 pages)

5)

The names, titles and contact information for 2 professional references

6)

A certificate of PhD degree

To apply, please submit application in one of the following ways:
Mailing the printed documents to Administrative Division, Port and Airport ResearchInstitute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology. On the front of theenvelope, “Application form for Postdoctoral Researcher” should be described in red.
(Address) 3-1-1, Nagase, Yokosuka city, Kanagawa prefecture, 239-0826, Japan

Sending an email with PDF files of the documents to recruit@p.mpat.go.jp. The title ofthe email should be “Application form for Postdoctoral Researcher”.

All applications received by noon of 20th September 2024 (in JST) will receive fullconsideration.
The candidates who pass the document screening will be interviewed in person or online.
For any questions, please contact by email:Dr. Hidenori Takahashi, Soil Stabilization Group, Port and Airport Research Institute,
National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology (takahashi-h@p.mpat.go.jp)

Working conditions
(Working place) 3-1-1, Nagase, Yokosuka city, Kanagawa prefecture, 239-0826, Japan(Basic wage) 20,370 yen per day, based on the institute’s labor regulations (as of August2024)

(Working day) Monday to Friday

(Working time) 8:30 to 17:15 including an hour break at 12:00 to 13:00 in JST. Flextimeis admitted(Overtime work) Approximately 5 hours per month on average(Holiday) Saturday, Sunday, National holidays and December 29 to January 3
Annual paid leave (granted according to date of hire), other leave

(Allowances) Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, housing allowance(Measures to prevent passive smoking) No smoking indoors (outside smoking areas)(Social insurance, etc.) Health insurance by Mutual Aid Association, welfare insurance,
employment insurance, industrial accident insurance