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Postdoctoral Researcher in Underwater Optical Wireless Communication and Signal Processing at Ibaraki University Ibaraki University in Japan

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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This is a full-time researcher position classified administratively as part-time employment, on a fixed-term contract from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028, renewable up to March 31, 2031. Annual income is stated as 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen, with an estimated annual salary of approximately 4,800,000–6,400,000 yen depending on qualifications and experience. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, and a commuting allowance are provided.

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Jan 8, 2027

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Japan

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Ibaraki University

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Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Network Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering

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About this position

Ibaraki University in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is recruiting one fixed-term postdoctoral-equivalent researcher for a project on underwater optical wireless communication using GaN-based light sources in shallow waters.

The researcher will lead or contribute to research and development within the Economic Security Key Technology Development Program, focusing on physical-layer technologies, particularly signal processing, for underwater optical wireless communication. Relevant academic areas include electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, communication engineering, network engineering, communication theory, and information networks.

Applicants must hold a PhD or expect to receive one by the hiring date and must have knowledge and experience in at least one relevant area, such as optical wireless communication, information and communication engineering, network engineering, signal processing, or communication theory.

The appointment is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2027, with an initial contract through March 31, 2028. Renewal may be possible up to March 31, 2031. The annual income is listed as 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen, with an estimated salary of approximately 4,800,000–6,400,000 yen depending on qualifications and experience. Insurance coverage and a commuting allowance are provided.

Applications must include a CV with photograph and contact details, a list of research achievements or researchmap member ID, approximately two major-paper reprints, a research summary of no more than two A4 pages, and contact information for two referees. Applications should be sent by email and must arrive between November 2, 2026 and January 8, 2027. The position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Funding details

This is a full-time researcher position classified administratively as part-time employment, on a fixed-term contract from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028, renewable up to March 31, 2031. Annual income is stated as 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen, with an estimated annual salary of approximately 4,800,000–6,400,000 yen depending on qualifications and experience. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, and a commuting allowance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or expect to obtain a PhD by the hiring date, with knowledge and experience in at least one of optical wireless communication, information and communication engineering, network engineering, signal processing, or communication theory. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae with photograph and contact details, a research-achievement list or researchmap member ID, approximately two major-paper reprints, a research summary of up to two A4 pages, and contact details for two potential referees.

How to apply

Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a CV, research-achievement list or researchmap ID, approximately two major-paper reprints, a two-page research summary, and two referee contacts. Email the application to [email protected], replacing “(at)” with “@”. Applications must arrive between November 2, 2026 and January 8, 2027; the search may close early.

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