Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
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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.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
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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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