Overview
RIKEN seeks one indefinite-term Senior Research Scientist for ice-core research linking climate, solar activity, cosmic rays and Earth–space processes.
Complete research opportunity details
The Astro-Glaciology Laboratory position focuses on high-resolution analysis of Dome Fuji ice cores using Advanced-LMS, including water isotopes, ions and stable isotopes, and development of the Astro-Glaciology Ice-core Data Factory. The role is based at Wako Campus. Starting monthly pay including discretionary work allowance is at least JPY 670,000, with an example of about JPY 850,000 for a candidate with ten years of postdoctoral-level experience and achievement.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a doctoral degree or equivalent research ability and background in a relevant field, plus the knowledge and experience required to independently perform chemical analysis of solutions.
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Verification notes
Verified on RIKEN's current 26-1022 posting and official Box upload route. RIKEN states noon on 24 September 2026 Japan Standard Time; JST is UTC+9, normalized to 2026-09-24T03:00:00Z.
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