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Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Fundamental Physics at Kyoto University Kyoto University in Japan

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Postdoc

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Theoretical Physics

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Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with an annual income of approximately 4,000,000–5,000,000 Japanese yen, including a monthly salary of 380,000 yen under an annual salary system. A small amount of research funding is provided. Health, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are available.

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Dec 10, 2026

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Theoretical Physics
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Condensed Matter Physics
Mathematical Physics
Quantum Communication
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About this position

Kyoto University is recruiting one full-time postdoctoral researcher as a Special Researcher at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. The successful candidate will conduct theoretical research in fundamental physics, with possible interests including elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology, condensed matter physics, quantum information, mathematical physics, atomic physics, biophysics, chemical physics, soft matter physics, and astrophysics.

The position is based at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics in Kyoto, Japan. The appointment is a fixed-term contract for two years from the starting date, with the possibility of a one-year renewal following evaluation. The expected hiring date is April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Depending on achievements, the successful applicant may be awarded the title of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Senior Researcher).

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be certain to obtain one before taking up the position. Application materials include a CV, publication list, research history, research plan, selected papers or archive numbers, and one to two opinion letters. The application deadline is December 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Japan time.

The annual income is approximately 4–5 million yen, with a monthly salary of 380,000 yen and a small amount of research funding. The position includes health, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance. Applications should be submitted through the designated Microsoft Forms portal.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with an annual income of approximately 4,000,000–5,000,000 Japanese yen, including a monthly salary of 380,000 yen under an annual salary system. A small amount of research funding is provided. Health, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are available.

What's required

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree or be certain to obtain one by the time they assume the position. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list identifying up to three major papers and co-authors, research history, research plan, the selected papers or archive numbers, and one to two recommendation letters submitted directly by the letter writers. The position concerns theoretical research in fundamental physics and related duties.

How to apply

Compile documents (1)–(5) into one PDF and submit it through https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/S4Zr06y0Up. Recommendation or opinion letters (1–2) must be submitted directly by their authors through https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ERYj6ER7fv. Applications must arrive by 1:00 PM Japan time on December 10, 2026.

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