University of Tokyo
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Project Researcher in Photonics, Silicon Photonics, and Phase-Change Materials (University of Tokyo) University of Tokyo in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Contract researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen. Monthly salary is approximately 400,000 to 600,000 yen depending on qualifications, abilities, and experience, with performance/achievement bonuses and commuting allowance (generally up to 55,000 yen/month).
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
University of Tokyo

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University of Tokyo is recruiting a Project Researcher (postdoc-equivalent) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Takenaka Laboratory, for research on photonics, silicon photonics, phase-change materials, and optical computing circuits.
The project is part of JST-CREST and focuses on creating a photoelectric integrated AI computing platform using non-volatile emission computing circuits with phase-change materials. The work involves optical computing circuits combining materials such as antimony sulfide with silicon optical circuits.
Eligibility: a doctoral degree is required, and the lab seeks someone with sufficient qualifications and experience to conduct independent research in the specialized fields of silicon photonics and phase-change materials.
Funding: annual income is listed as 5 million to 7 million yen, with a monthly salary of approximately 400,000 to 600,000 yen plus performance/achievement bonuses and commuting allowance.
Location: Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Deadline: applications must arrive between 2026-09-24 and 2026-12-31; the position may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: submit the required documents via the JREC-IN Portal or by email to [email protected]. Required materials include a resume, list of achievements, a research achievements statement (Japanese or English, up to 2 A4 pages), and up to 3 major publications.
Funding details
Contract researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen. Monthly salary is approximately 400,000 to 600,000 yen depending on qualifications, abilities, and experience, with performance/achievement bonuses and commuting allowance (generally up to 55,000 yen/month).
What's required
Doctoral degree required. The applicant should have sufficient qualifications and experience to conduct independent research in the specialized fields of silicon photonics and phase-change materials.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents and submit them through the JREC-IN Portal web application or by email. Email applications should be sent to [email protected]. Applications are accepted until December 31, 2026 and may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
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