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Osaka Institute of Technology

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Research Staff Position in Metallurgy and Materials Processing at Osaka Institute of Industrial Technology Osaka Institute of Industrial Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

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Japan

University

Osaka Institute of Technology

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
Metallurgy
Microstructure Analysis
Materials Physics
Fracture
Structural Materials

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About this position

Research staff opening in metallurgy and materials science at Osaka Institute of Industrial Technology (Japan). The post is a full-time, permanent, non-tenure-track research position in the Kinki region, Osaka Prefecture, with work based in Izumi City, Osaka. The institute supports small and medium-sized enterprises through testing, commissioned research, industrial technology support, and applied R&D.

Research areas: nanotechnology and materials, including material processing, microstructure control, structural and functional materials, metallic material properties, inorganic materials, and materials mechanics. The posting also highlights technologies related to metal additive manufacturing (AM/3D printing), metal structure and property control, bonding, fracture, and microstructure analysis.

Role and duties: provide technical support to SMEs, respond to testing and commissioned research requests from companies, and conduct research and development of industrial technologies that underpin this support.

Eligibility: Ph.D., master's, or bachelor's degree holders may apply. The notice also specifies an age/eligibility condition (born on or after April 2, 1987) and includes those expected to graduate or complete their studies by March 2027 from university, graduate school, or an advanced technical college program (or equivalent).

Employment and funding: full-time employee, no fixed term, probationary period of 6 months. Annual income starts at approximately 6 million yen, with salary determined by educational background and experience. Allowances may include commuting, family, housing, overtime, bonuses, and retirement allowance, subject to conditions.

Application window: documents must arrive between August 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026. Apply via the recruitment agency website using the prescribed electronic forms; email and JREC-IN portal submission are not available.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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