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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

Postdoc/Researcher Opening in Degradation Evaluation Technology for Power Cables and Connections Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time permanent employee position with annual income of 4 million to 10 million yen. Starting salary is listed as 356,900 yen for PhD holders and 295,000 yen for master's holders (actual starting salary paid in April 2025; revised April 1, 2026). Bonus is paid twice a year, with salary increases once a year; retirement allowance and commuting allowance are provided.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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Japan

University

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

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Keywords

Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Engineering
High Voltage Engineering
Power Plant Engineering
Partial Discharge
Physics

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About this position

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting a researcher/postdoc-equivalent for a project on degradation evaluation technology for power cables and connections in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

The research focuses on the reliability of aging CV cables and especially the connection points that join cables to transformers and switchgear. The team works on dismantling surveys, high-voltage tests, partial discharge tests, chemical analysis of polymer materials, and the development of new insulation diagnostic and degradation evaluation technologies.

This position is well suited to candidates with backgrounds in electrical engineering, materials science, polymer materials, power engineering, and related areas. Experience with high-voltage experiments (30 kV or higher), discharge phenomena, measurement-system construction, and conference presentations is specifically requested.

The role is a full-time permanent employee position with no fixed term and probationary period. Salary is listed at 4 million to 10 million yen annually, with starting salaries shown for PhD and master's holders. Benefits include bonuses, commuting allowance, retirement allowance, welfare housing, health insurance, pension, and flexible/remote work options.

Applications are accepted from 2026-08-24 to 2027-03-31, though the posting may close earlier once a candidate is selected. Overseas applicants may have the first interview online, with later interviews held in Japan at the institute’s expense.

Funding details

Full-time permanent employee position with annual income of 4 million to 10 million yen. Starting salary is listed as 356,900 yen for PhD holders and 295,000 yen for master's holders (actual starting salary paid in April 2025; revised April 1, 2026). Bonus is paid twice a year, with salary increases once a year; retirement allowance and commuting allowance are provided.

What's required

Applicants should hold a master's or doctoral degree; both recent graduates and experienced professionals are welcome. Required/desired experience includes experiments involving voltages of 30 kV or higher, research on discharge phenomena in gas or solid/liquid insulators at atmospheric pressure or higher, constructing measurement systems for observing discharge and high-voltage phenomena, and presenting advanced research at domestic and international academic conferences. The post is open to candidates with expertise in electrical and electronic materials engineering, polymer materials, or power engineering.

How to apply

Apply through the recruitment agency website using the provided portal link. JREC-IN portal web application and email application are not available. Applications are accepted until March 31, 2027, but the posting closes once a candidate is selected.

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