Waseda University
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Postdoctoral/Research Assistant Opening in Resource Recycling and Separation Technologies at Waseda University Waseda University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Researcher/postdoctoral equivalent: annual income of 3 million to 5 million yen. Research/educational assistant equivalent: hourly wage of 1,770 to 3,270 yen, with up to 19 hours and 50 minutes per week. Commuting allowance and retirement system are available; insurance is available for researchers only.
Deadline
Aug 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Waseda University

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Waseda University’s Tokoro Laboratory in the Department of Environmental Resource Engineering is recruiting for a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position and a research/educational assistant equivalent position in resource recycling and separation technology.
The lab works on industry-academia-government collaborative projects aimed at advancing resource recycling and environmental remediation. Research topics include lithium-ion batteries, solar panels including perovskite types, CFRP and other plastics, iron/non-ferrous/rare-metal ores, incineration ash, slag, concrete waste, solid residues, wastewater, and waste liquids. Methods mentioned include coagulation-sedimentation, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane treatment, roasting, heating, grinding, magnetic separation, specific gravity separation, flotation, electric pulse, microwave, and IH.
The post is suitable for candidates with backgrounds in chemical engineering, environmental science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and related areas such as powder engineering. The lab emphasizes flexibility across methodologies, and welcomes applicants with experimental, analytical, simulation, and data analysis skills.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or master’s degree. The researcher/postdoctoral role is fixed-term for 5 years with an annual income of 3–5 million yen. The assistant role is part-time, up to 19 hours 50 minutes per week, with an hourly wage of 1,770–3,270 yen. Commuting allowance and retirement system are available; insurance is available for researchers only.
The workplace is at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Applications are accepted from 2026-09-04 until 2027-08-31, and the university may close the call early once a suitable candidate is found. Apply with an electronic resume and list of achievements via the JREC-IN portal or by email to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person or online.
Funding details
Researcher/postdoctoral equivalent: annual income of 3 million to 5 million yen. Research/educational assistant equivalent: hourly wage of 1,770 to 3,270 yen, with up to 19 hours and 50 minutes per week. Commuting allowance and retirement system are available; insurance is available for researchers only.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctoral degree or a master's degree. The post welcomes candidates with flexibility across disciplines and with experimental, analytical, simulation, or data analysis skills relevant to resource recycling and separation technologies. The position is open to those interested in collaborative research and higher education in an industry-academia-government project.
How to apply
Prepare an electronic resume and list of achievements and submit through the JREC-IN portal or by email to [email protected]. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2027, or until a suitable candidate is found. After document screening, shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in person or online.
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