OPEN POSITION
Responsibilities
Develop and validate technologies for new development projects
Develop and validate satellite data analysis techniques
Lead research projects for companies, universities and other research institutions, and government
Conduct extensive research and development using satellite data, geospatial data, GIS tools, etc.
Required Skills
Research experience in mathematical and information sciences
Experience in working with satellite data, geospatial data
Research experience in agriculture or forestry related topics
Programming experience with Python, R, C, or C++
Ph.D. in mathematical, information science, engineering OR equivalent level of work experience and skills (negotiable)
Reading and writing skills in English (Our internal documents are in English)
Use English at the level of verbal communication
Use Japanese at a business level
Preferred skills and experience (Nice to have)
Use English at a business level
Research experience using satellite data, geospatial data, GIS tools, etc.
Experience working outside of the ML domain
Experience in committing to OSS
Experience leading development or research projects
Experience participating in data science competitions such as Kaggle and its results
Research experience at overseas research institutes or companies
Tools
Cloud service platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform
Development languages: Python, Typescript
Development framework: Python-based framework
Container management: Docker, Docker-container
Database: PostgreSQL
Project management: Github, Jira
Internal communication: Slack, Discord, Notion, Zoom
GIS
Benefits
Hiring Process
Resume screening
Submit your resume including relevant experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
Highlight any experience in strategic advisory, project management, or executive support roles
Case Study or Problem-solving Exercise (1-2 hours)
Complete a case study or problem-solving exercise to demonstrate your strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
Present your findings and recommendations to the hiring team
Initial Interview (30 min - 1 h)
Discuss your background, skills, and experiences related to the Lead Researcher role
Assess your understanding of organizational dynamics and ability to work closely with senior leadership
Panel Interview (1-2 hours)
Engage in a panel interview with key stakeholders, including the CEO and other members of the leadership team
Discuss your fit for the role, leadership style, and approach to driving organizational success
Reference Check and Background Verification
Provide references from previous employers or colleagues who can speak to your qualifications and performance
Undergo background verification checks as required by company policy
Offer and Onboarding
Receive and review the job offer, including salary, benefits, and other details
Complete any necessary paperwork and undergo orientation and training as needed
Begin your role with support and guidance from the CEO and leadership team
Work Conditions
Job Type
Full-time (after 3-month trial period)
Outsourcing contracts are acceptable (for freelancers)
Work Type
Operate remotely or from the office
Location
Flexible (Remote or Tokyo Office-based)
Salary
9,000,000 JPY / year or more
Work Hours
9:00 - 18:00 (including 1 hour break) Five-day work week
Consult with us if you would like to use a flextime system.
CAREER
Solafune is looking for people who are in the same boat to make our mission a reality.
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