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Part-time Researcher / Postdoc-Equivalent Position in Catalytic Processes at JAIST (Taniike Laboratory) Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Part-time fixed-term research/postdoc-equivalent or research/educational assistant-equivalent position. Hourly wage starts at 1,500 yen and is determined by educational background and experience. Transportation expenses may be reimbursed if criteria are met; standard social insurance applies if conditions are met.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) is recruiting one part-time researcher in the Taniike Laboratory within the Frontier Research Area of Materials Chemistry. The position is focused on catalyst synthesis and evaluation, with research themes related to manufacturing technology, catalytic processes, and resource chemical processes.
This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track opening at JAIST in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The role is listed as researcher/postdoc-equivalent or research/educational assistant-equivalent, and the working arrangement is part-time, typically around 5 hours per day, 4–5 days per week (negotiable, up to 30 hours per week). The hourly wage starts at 1,500 yen and is determined by education and experience.
Eligibility: applicants should have a bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering, or equivalent/superior practical experience in chemical experiments. The appointment runs from the date of employment until 2027-03-31, with possible renewal depending on performance.
How to apply: submit a resume in a standard commercial format with a photo, and note any working-hour preferences on the resume. Applications may be sent by email or registered mail; web application is not available. The application window is open from 2026-09-01 until 2026-12-31, and the post may close earlier once a candidate is selected.
Contact: Toshiaki Taniike, Taniike Laboratory, JAIST. Email: [email protected].
Funding details
Part-time fixed-term research/postdoc-equivalent or research/educational assistant-equivalent position. Hourly wage starts at 1,500 yen and is determined by educational background and experience. Transportation expenses may be reimbursed if criteria are met; standard social insurance applies if conditions are met.
What's required
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering field, or have equivalent or superior practical experience in chemical experiments. Preference/fit is implied for candidates able to support research on catalyst synthesis and evaluation. The post is part-time and fixed-term, with working hours negotiable up to about 30 hours per week.
How to apply
Prepare a resume (commercially available format with photo) and indicate any working-hour preferences on it. Send the application documents by email or registered mail with the subject/label 'Application Documents for Researcher Position at Taniike Laboratory'. Web application is not available.
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