Institute of Chemical Technology
6 days ago
Researcher/Postdoc Position in Organic Synthesis and Functional Materials Sagami Central Chemical Research Institute in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time fixed-term researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with an annual salary system. Annual income is stated as approximately 3 million to 5 million yen; an example salary for a 30-year-old PhD holder is 4.55 million yen per year including bonuses and allowances. Full social insurance coverage, bonus system, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and salary increase system are provided.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Institute of Chemical Technology

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Sagami Central Chemical Research Institute (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) is recruiting a full-time researcher / postdoc-equivalent staff member for its Electronic Materials Chemistry Group in Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
The position focuses on organic chemistry and materials research, including structural organic chemistry, physical organic chemistry, organic synthesis chemistry, organic electronic materials, functional dyes, heterocyclic compounds, computational chemistry, MI, automated synthesis, device fabrication and evaluation, and reactions using carbon dioxide as a raw material.
This is a fixed-term full-time role with a system for annual renewal for the first five years and possible conversion to permanent employment from the sixth year onward. The institute states an annual salary system with an estimated annual income of 3 to 5 million yen, plus bonuses, allowances, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and full social insurance coverage.
Eligibility includes a master's or doctoral degree, preferably obtained within the last five years. Experience in organic synthesis is preferred, but applicants with a bachelor's degree and relevant work experience may also be considered. The institute welcomes candidates from related or adjacent fields who are willing to learn and who can work proactively and collaboratively.
Applications are accepted from May 13, 2026 until September 30, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found. Required documents include a resume with photo, a list of research achievements, a research summary, and a short statement of research aspirations. Applications can be submitted by email or postal mail; the JREC-IN web application is not available.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with an annual salary system. Annual income is stated as approximately 3 million to 5 million yen; an example salary for a 30-year-old PhD holder is 4.55 million yen per year including bonuses and allowances. Full social insurance coverage, bonus system, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and salary increase system are provided.
What's required
Doctoral or master's degree required. Experience in organic synthesis is preferred, though negotiable; candidates with a bachelor's degree and prior organic synthesis work experience may also be considered. Applicants should preferably have a background in structural organic chemistry, organic electronic materials, functional dyes, heterocyclic compounds, organic synthesis chemistry, computational chemistry, MI, automated synthesis, or device evaluation, but researchers from other fields who are willing to learn are welcome. The institute seeks people who obtained a master's or doctoral degree within the last five years, can proactively tackle new fields, and have sufficient communication and teamwork skills.
How to apply
Prepare a resume with photo, list of research achievements, research summary, and a research aspiration statement of about 500 Japanese characters. Submit by email or postal mail; JREC-IN web application is not available. Email applications should be sent to [email protected], and postal applications should be mailed to the institute in Ayase City, Kanagawa.
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