RIKEN
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Special Research Fellow in Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Materials at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term contract research position with an annual salary system starting from about 4 million yen per year. The estimated monthly total at hiring is 382,610 yen or more including discretionary work allowance. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Aug 21, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN’s Biopolymer Research Team, Center for Environmental Resource Science, is recruiting a Special Research Fellow for research at the intersection of polymer chemistry, polymer materials, and biopolymer science.
The position is based in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and the team is developing new bio-structural materials using novel biopolymers such as polyamides, polypeptides, and structural proteins, together with plant organelle modification technologies and new plant biotechnologies.
Successful candidates will work on one of the following themes: spinning artificial silk (spider silk), building a large database of computational data for polymer materials, peptides, and proteins, or data-driven polymer design. The role is described as a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term contract position.
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in information science, science and engineering, or life sciences, or have equivalent research experience. The doctorate should have been obtained within the last five years, or be obtainable by the start date. Experience in the relevant research areas and the ability to work independently and communicate in English are desirable.
Funding is provided through an annual salary system starting from about 4 million yen per year, with commuting and housing allowances and social insurance. The estimated monthly total at hiring is 382,610 yen or more. The appointment begins on December 1, 2026 or later (negotiable) and runs on a fixed-term basis, with possible renewal depending on performance.
Applications are accepted from August 21, 2026 to August 21, 2027, though the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the RIKEN recruitment page and follow the electronic application instructions for the resume and list of achievements.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract research position with an annual salary system starting from about 4 million yen per year. The estimated monthly total at hiring is 382,610 yen or more including discretionary work allowance. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in information science, science and engineering, or life sciences, or have equivalent research experience. The doctorate should have been obtained within the last five years, or the candidate must be able to obtain the degree by the start date. Desirable qualifications include practical experience relevant to the duties, the ability to conduct research independently, and English communication ability. Preferred research backgrounds include information science, materials informatics, bioinformatics, computational science, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, polymer structure and property analysis, polymer synthesis, polymer biosynthesis, polymer materials chemistry, and fiber materials.
How to apply
Apply through the recruitment agency website using the public offering URL. Prepare the electronic resume and list of achievements, and follow the instructions on the RIKEN recruitment page. Applications are accepted until August 21, 2027, but the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
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