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Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoscale Quantum Photonics and Low-Dimensional Materials RIKEN in Japan

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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Postdoctoral contract position at RIKEN with an annual salary from about 4 million JPY, with the approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance and includes base and variable salary. Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance applies.

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Sep 15, 2027

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Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
Nanoscience
Nanostructured Materials
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Quantum Photonics
2d Material
Photonic Crystal
Physics

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About this position

RIKEN is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Nanoscale Quantum Photonics Laboratory at the RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute in Saitama, Japan.

The project sits at the intersection of physics, materials science, chemistry, and electrical engineering, with a focus on quantum photonics, nanotechnology, low-dimensional materials, nanostructures, and optical/nanoscale spectroscopy. The successful candidate will join a RIKEN–IBS collaboration studying correlative optical and nanoscale spectroscopy of quantum states in low-dimensional materials and nanostructures, including work on carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, photonic crystals, microspectroscopy, and nanoscale devices.

This is a non-tenure-track contract position for one person. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a related field, have a strong publication record, and be proficient in written and spoken English. The role requires effective collaboration with researchers inside and outside the group.

Funding includes an annual salary starting at about 4 million JPY, with an approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more, plus discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances. Social insurance is provided. The position is based at the RIKEN Wako Campus, and telecommuting is generally not available for this role.

Applications are accepted online through the RIKEN careers page. The deadline shown is 2027-09-15, though the posting also states the position is open until filled. Start date is January 1, 2027 or later (negotiable).

Funding details

Postdoctoral contract position at RIKEN with an annual salary from about 4 million JPY, with the approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance and includes base and variable salary. Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance applies.

What's required

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in a related field. Strong publication record is expected, along with proficiency in written and spoken English. Candidates should be able to work effectively with researchers inside and outside the group in collaborative research.

How to apply

Apply online through the RIKEN job posting URL. Submit the application form, achievements and activities, and other required online forms via the portal. Email applications are not available.

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