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High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Accelerator Science and Quantum Beam Science at KEK High Energy Accelerator Research Organization in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Annual income starts at about 3,960,000 yen (described as 4 million yen or more), plus various allowances according to organizational regulations. The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years on a one-year contract basis.

Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

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Japan

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High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Astrophysics
Synchrotron Radiation
Accelerator Physics
Physics
Cosmic Ray

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About this position

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for its Accelerator Research Facility (Accelerator 26-3). The position is based in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, with work at either the Tsukuba Campus or the Tokai Campus.

The successful candidate will join one of the facility’s ongoing projects and contribute to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and performance improvement of accelerators. Research themes include the J-PARC accelerator, SuperKEKB collider, synchrotron radiation accelerators (PF and PF-AR), and electron-positron injection linacs. The posting also mentions broader accelerator science topics such as next-generation light sources, linear colliders, industrial and medical applications, and accelerator theory.

Eligibility is explicit: applicants must already hold a doctoral degree by the deadline, or be certain to obtain it by the appointment date. This is a fixed-term contract position for 3 years (on a one-year contract basis), with a standard annual salary of about 3,960,000 yen plus allowances. Health insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are provided.

Applications must be submitted online through KEK’s recruitment system. Required documents include a CV in KEK format, research history, publication list, statement of aspirations after appointment, and a recommendation letter/reference opinion. The application deadline is 2027-01-20 at noon. Remote interviews may be possible for applicants living far away or overseas.

Funding details

Annual income starts at about 3,960,000 yen (described as 4 million yen or more), plus various allowances according to organizational regulations. The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years on a one-year contract basis.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the application deadline or be certain to obtain one by the appointment date. The post is for a fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position. Applicants should be prepared to work on accelerator operation, maintenance, development research, and related projects at KEK; the posting also asks applicants to contact the facility director about research content before applying.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents as a single PDF in the specified order and submit them through KEK's online application form. A separate recommendation letter/reference opinion must be submitted by the recommender through the recommendation form. Email and JREC-IN portal applications are not accepted.

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