National Institute for Fusion Science
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Fusion and Plasma Science at the National Institute for Fusion Science National Institute for Fusion Science in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Plasma Physics
Funding
Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with an annual salary system. Salary is 4,080,000 yen per year (about 340,000 yen per month), with possible revision based on annual performance evaluations. Commuting allowance is provided, and standard social insurance coverage is included. Annual paid leave, refresh leave, and year-end/New Year holidays are provided.
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
National Institute for Fusion Science
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Call for a specially appointed researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent position at the National Institute for Fusion Science in Japan, within the Moonshot Goal 10 project “Interdisciplinary development of advanced nuclear fusion and antimatter science using superconducting dipoles”.
The project focuses on nuclear fusion science and plasma science, especially high-density plasma generation using electron cyclotron heating (ECH), operation of the RT-1 magnetospheric plasma device, development of plasma diagnostics (electron density and electron temperature measuring instruments), and optimization of ECH injection conditions. The post is based at the Research Department, Phase Space Turbulence Unit, and the work location is Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track research position with an annual salary of 4,080,000 yen (annual salary system; monthly equivalent about 340,000 yen), plus standard allowances and social insurance coverage. Working hours are 08:30–17:15 with discretionary work arrangements. Holidays include weekends, national holidays, and the New Year period.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a doctoral degree or expect to obtain one by the appointment date. The institute welcomes candidates motivated to pursue interdisciplinary research; prior research background is not restricted, though experience in plasma experiments and instrument development is desirable. Ability to work in Japanese or English is required.
Application deadline: March 31, 2027 (applications accepted from October 8, 2026; rolling review until the position is filled). Apply by preparing the required documents and submitting them via the designated online form. Required materials include CV, research history, statement of aspirations, publication list, major papers, and contact details for two referees.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with an annual salary system. Salary is 4,080,000 yen per year (about 340,000 yen per month), with possible revision based on annual performance evaluations. Commuting allowance is provided, and standard social insurance coverage is included. Annual paid leave, refresh leave, and year-end/New Year holidays are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the appointment date. Candidates should be motivated to work on the described interdisciplinary research and be able to perform duties in Japanese or English. Experience in plasma generation experiments and plasma measuring instrument development is desirable, but prior research field is not a concern if the applicant has enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Prepare the required electronic application documents and submit them through the designated Google Form. After submission, the institute will email instructions for uploading the files. If no email arrives within three days excluding holidays, contact the personnel office.
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