RIKEN
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Researcher/Postdoc Equivalent Position in Biocatalysis, Electrochemistry, and Materials at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position at RIKEN with annual income starting from 5 million yen. Salary is based on an annual salary system with fixed and variable components; estimated monthly total at hiring is 448,990 yen or more, or about 490,000 to 600,000 yen for candidates with around 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance are provided.
Deadline
Aug 25, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN is recruiting a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent for the Bio-Catalysis Research Team in the Research Center for Environmental Resource Science at the Wako Campus in Saitama, Japan.
The position is tied to the JST Innovative GX Technology Creation Program (GteX) project “Development of Metal Oxide-Based Oxygen Evolution Catalysts and Cell Evaluation.” Research themes include: (1) development of oxygen evolution catalysts using non-precious metals, (2) in situ spectroscopic analysis of oxygen evolution reactions and degradation mechanisms, and (3) computational analysis of oxygen evolution reactions and degradation mechanisms.
Relevant academic areas include chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, environmental science, and biology, with keywords such as hydrogen production, water electrolysis, electrochemistry, catalytic chemistry, spectrochemistry, and solid-liquid interfaces.
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent experience), have substantial practical experience in a relevant field, and be able to work independently and proactively. English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners are required.
This is a fixed-term contract position running until the end of March 2028, with a planned start date of April 1, 2027 or later (negotiable). Salary starts at 5 million yen annually, with allowances and social insurance included. Applications are accepted from August 25, 2026 through August 25, 2027, and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Apply via the RIKEN careers page and submit the required electronic documents, including a resume and list of achievements.
Funding details
Contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position at RIKEN with annual income starting from 5 million yen. Salary is based on an annual salary system with fixed and variable components; estimated monthly total at hiring is 448,990 yen or more, or about 490,000 to 600,000 yen for candidates with around 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have held it for more than five years, or have equivalent experience. Considerable practical experience in a relevant field is required, along with the ability to conduct research autonomously and proactively. Candidates should be able to communicate in English and collaborate smoothly with colleagues inside and outside the team. Relevant fields include electrochemistry, catalytic chemistry, spectrochemical chemistry, or computational science.
How to apply
Apply through the RIKEN recruitment webpage linked in the posting. Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume and list of achievements. Applications are accepted until August 25, 2027 or until a suitable candidate is found.
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