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Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute

Fixed-Term Research Fellow / Postdoc in Energy and Quantum Beam Science at JASRI (SPring-8, NanoTerasu) Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fixed-term contract employee position, not tenure-track. Annual income is stated as 4 million to 6 million yen. Salary is based on experience; doctoral degree holders have a basic salary of 277,000 yen (FY2025 reference). Benefits include research allowance, overtime allowance, commuting allowance up to 150,000 yen/month, housing allowance up to 28,000 yen/month, dependent allowance, night work allowance, radiation handling allowance, and a bonus of 4.65 months (subject to conditions).

Deadline

Feb 27, 2027

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Japan

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Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Power Generation
Synchrotron Radiation
Accelerator Physics
Physics

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About this position

Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) is recruiting a fixed-term research fellow / postdoctoral equivalent for work related to energy and quantum beam science at major synchrotron facilities, including SPring-8 and NanoTerasu.

The position focuses on R&D tasks connected to the end station at SPring-8 and NanoTerasu, within an environment centered on accelerator operation support, beamline equipment, and user-oriented research infrastructure. The post is suitable for candidates interested in synchrotron radiation, accelerator science, and experimental research using advanced quantum beam facilities.

Degree requirement: a doctoral degree is required, or the applicant must be expected to obtain one. Prior experience in synchrotron radiation research is not required, and the institute explicitly welcomes motivated researchers who can independently pursue both their assigned duties and their own research.

Funding and employment: this is a fixed-term contract position, generally renewable annually for up to five years. The posting lists an annual income of approximately 4–6 million yen, with salary determined by experience. Benefits include research allowance, overtime pay, commuting allowance, housing allowance, dependent allowance, night work allowance, radiation handling allowance, and a bonus system.

Work location: Hyogo Prefecture (SPring-8, Sayo) and Miyagi Prefecture (NanoTerasu, Sendai) are both listed as work sites.

Application window: applications are accepted from 2026-02-27 until 2027-02-27, or until the target number of hires is reached. The selection process includes document screening and a specialist interview. Online interviews are available for applicants living overseas or far away.

How to apply: submit the required documents by email to the JASRI personnel office. The application package includes a designated CV, research history, statement of aspirations, list of achievements, representative papers, recommendation letters, and a self-declaration form.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract employee position, not tenure-track. Annual income is stated as 4 million to 6 million yen. Salary is based on experience; doctoral degree holders have a basic salary of 277,000 yen (FY2025 reference). Benefits include research allowance, overtime allowance, commuting allowance up to 150,000 yen/month, housing allowance up to 28,000 yen/month, dependent allowance, night work allowance, radiation handling allowance, and a bonus of 4.65 months (subject to conditions).

What's required

Doctoral degree required, or expected to obtain one. Applicants should be motivated to proactively carry out both their work and their own research. Prior experience in synchrotron radiation research or related work is not required.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in the designated formats and submit them by email. Include the public offering number 25K001 on the CV. Send materials to [email protected]; JREC-IN portal application is not available.

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