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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

Postdoc-equivalent Researcher Position in Environmental Technologies for Thermal Power Plants and Carbon Neutrality Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time permanent employee position with no fixed term and probationary period. Annual income is listed as 4 million to 7 million yen, with starting salary of 324,400 yen for PhD holders and 280,000 yen for master's holders (actual starting salary paid in April 2025). Bonus twice yearly, commuting allowance, retirement allowance, and employee benefits are provided.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Japan

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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Thermal Engineering
Environmental Policy
Carbon Neutrality
Reaction Engineering
Green Technology
Ignition Engineering

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About this position

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent for work on environmental technologies for thermal power plants that support carbon neutrality.

The position is based in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, within the Energy Transformation Research Headquarters / Energy Chemistry Research Division. The research themes include the generation of environmental pollutants during combustion of coal, biomass, ammonia, and other fuels, as well as the reactivity and removal characteristics of target substances such as VOC, NOx, SOx, CH4, and N2O.

Relevant academic areas include chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, mechanical engineering, and related materials/thermal engineering fields. The institute seeks applicants with expertise in organic chemistry, combustion engineering, chemical engineering, experimental work, chemical analysis, or instrumental analysis, and those interested in thermal power generation and decarbonization.

This is a full-time, permanent position with no fixed term and a probationary period. Salary is listed at 4–7 million yen annually, with starting salaries of 324,400 yen for PhD holders and 280,000 yen for master's holders. Benefits include bonuses, commuting allowance, retirement allowance, welfare housing, and other employee benefits.

The application window runs from 2025-12-16 to 2026-11-30. The first interview can be online, and later interviews require travel to Japan at the employer's expense. Apply via the recruitment portal using the provided online application link.

Funding details

Full-time permanent employee position with no fixed term and probationary period. Annual income is listed as 4 million to 7 million yen, with starting salary of 324,400 yen for PhD holders and 280,000 yen for master's holders (actual starting salary paid in April 2025). Bonus twice yearly, commuting allowance, retirement allowance, and employee benefits are provided.

What's required

Applicants should hold a master's or doctoral degree, with the posting indicating master's or doctoral degree holders and new graduates only. Preferred backgrounds include organic chemistry, combustion engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Experience in experimental work, chemical analysis, or instrumental analysis is welcomed, as is interest in thermal power generation and carbon neutrality. Candidates should be able to collaborate across disciplines.

How to apply

Apply through the recruitment agency website using the provided portal link. Prepare the resume and list of achievements as electronic application documents; optional additional documents may also be uploaded. The first interview may be online, and later interviews require travel to Japan at the employer's expense.

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