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Hokkaido University

Postdoctoral Fellow in Catalysis, Computational Chemistry, and Machine Learning at Hokkaido University Hokkaido University in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Postdoctoral fellow position with an annual salary of approximately 4.5 million JPY. Appointment is for 1 year from the starting date and may be renewed depending on circumstances; no travel expenses will be provided.

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Expired

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Hokkaido University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Chemistry
Materials Science
Catalysis
Computational Chemistry

About this position

Hokkaido University’s Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) is inviting applications for 2 Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Japan. The project sits at the intersection of catalysis, computational chemistry, machine learning, and chemical reaction design, with a strong emphasis on asymmetric catalysis, stereoselective reaction development, and experimental validation of computational predictions.

The successful candidates will join a globally recognized WPI research center in Sapporo and work in an interdisciplinary environment combining computational, information, and experimental sciences. The role is especially relevant for researchers with backgrounds in organic synthesis, catalyst design, data-driven chemistry, and advanced modeling for chemical discovery.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD at the time of appointment, have a strong publication record, and demonstrate experience in catalysis, synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, or related fields. Strong English communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team are required.

Funding: the position offers an annual salary of approximately 4.5 million JPY. The appointment is for one year from the start date and may be renewed depending on circumstances. No travel expenses are provided.

Start date: October 1, 2026, or as early as possible after acceptance. Deadline: July 31, 2026 (JST).

How to apply: submit the required documents by email to [email protected]. Application materials include a CV, research history, publication list, research summary, proposal for future research at ICReDD, and two references. Scientific inquiries should be directed to Associate Professor Nobuya Tsuji at [email protected].

Funding details

Postdoctoral fellow position with an annual salary of approximately 4.5 million JPY. Appointment is for 1 year from the starting date and may be renewed depending on circumstances; no travel expenses will be provided.

What's required

PhD degree at the time of appointment; outstanding achievements and publications in the research field; experience in catalysis, synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, or related disciplines; willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research; excellent English communication skills; ability to conduct research effectively with the PI in a team.

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Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Organic Reactions

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Stereoselective Synthesis