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核融合科学研究所/National Institute for Fusion Science

Specially Appointed Researcher / Postdoc in Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion for Moonshot Goal 10 Institute for Fusion Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Fixed-term special research fellow / researcher position with an annual salary system. Salary is 4,380,000 yen per year (about 365,000 yen per month), with possible revision based on annual performance evaluation. Other allowances are paid according to National Institutes of Natural Sciences regulations. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, and commuting allowance are provided.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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Japan

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核融合科学研究所/National Institute for Fusion Science

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plasma Physics
Fusion Energy
Physics

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About this position

Institute for Fusion Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences is recruiting a specially appointed researcher / postdoctoral equivalent for a Moonshot Goal 10 project on high-intensity neutron source and advanced fusion systems using innovative acceleration technology.

The position is based in the Plasma Device Engineering Unit and focuses on the development of an optimal ion source for a 1A deuterium linear accelerator and on clarifying the hydrogen isotope effect of the ion source. The post is aligned with research areas including plasma science, nuclear fusion science, applied plasma science, quantum beam science, and measurement engineering.

This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track research position with an annual salary of 4,380,000 yen (about 365,000 yen per month), plus allowances according to institutional rules. Standard benefits include health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, and commuting allowance.

Eligibility requires a doctoral degree already held or expected by the appointment date. The institute welcomes applicants motivated to work on the project; prior background is flexible, but experience in plasma science and particle beam engineering, especially experimental ion-source research, is desirable. Applicants must be able to work in Japanese or English.

The work location is Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The appointment starts as soon as possible after October 6, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2027, with possible renewal depending on project continuation and performance, up to March 31, 2030.

Apply by preparing the required documents (CV, research history, statement of aspirations, publication list, selected papers, and two referees' contacts) as separate PDF files and submitting them via the institution's web application form. The application deadline is March 31, 2027, but screening is conducted on a rolling basis and may close once the position is filled.

Funding details

Fixed-term special research fellow / researcher position with an annual salary system. Salary is 4,380,000 yen per year (about 365,000 yen per month), with possible revision based on annual performance evaluation. Other allowances are paid according to National Institutes of Natural Sciences regulations. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, and commuting allowance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the appointment date. Motivation to conduct the described research is required. Prior research background is not restricted, but experience in plasma science and particle beam engineering, especially experimental work on ion sources, is desirable. Ability to perform duties in Japanese or English is required.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents as separate PDF files and submit them through the designated web form on the recruiting institution's website. After submission, an email with the upload destination will be sent; if no email arrives within three business days, contact the listed office. Do not apply by JREC-IN web application or email.

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