Tamaki Nakano
4 days ago
Part-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Chemistry and Organic Synthesis Hokkaido University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Part-time fixed-term researcher position with an hourly wage of 3,800 yen. Commuting expenses are reimbursed according to university regulations. Overtime pay may be available. Social insurance coverage includes health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Hokkaido University

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Hokkaido University’s Institute for Catalysis is recruiting a part-time fixed-term researcher in the Polymer Functional Science Research Division in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
The position is centered on polymer chemistry, organic synthesis chemistry, polymer materials, and organic functional materials. The main duties are the synthesis and purification of low-molecular-weight compounds and polymers, plus structural analysis and characterization of polymer compounds.
This is a postdoctoral-equivalent opening, not a PhD or master’s studentship. Applicants must already hold a doctoral degree, or be expected to obtain one by the start date. The posting also asks for hands-on experience with small-molecule synthesis, column chromatography, polymer synthesis, and polymer purification by reprecipitation. The team welcomes applicants from related fields who are willing to learn polymer chemistry experiments and work independently and proactively.
Employment begins on 2026-12-01 or as soon as possible after that date. The initial contract may be renewed annually, with possible extension depending on circumstances. The hourly wage is JPY 3,800, and commuting expenses are reimbursed under university rules. Standard social insurance coverage is included.
To apply, submit all required documents as a single PDF file (under 10 MB) by email to [email protected] with the specified subject line. Required materials include a CV, research achievements list, research summary, future research plan, and contact details for two referees. The application window runs from 2026-10-20 to 2026-11-30.
Funding details
Part-time fixed-term researcher position with an hourly wage of 3,800 yen. Commuting expenses are reimbursed according to university regulations. Overtime pay may be available. Social insurance coverage includes health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, including those expected to obtain one by the start date. Required experience includes synthesis of low molecular weight compounds, purification by column chromatography, polymer synthesis, and purification of polymers by reprecipitation. Applicants should be able to work independently and proactively in experiments, and candidates from fields other than polymer chemistry should be willing to learn polymer chemistry experiments. Priority may be given to applicants residing in Japan.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents as a single PDF under 10MB and email them to [email protected] with the subject line specified in the posting. Include the CV, publication list, research summary, research plan, and two referees' contact details. Applications are accepted by email only.
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