PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Condensed Matter Physics in Japan

Kyoto University is recruiting one full-time postdoctoral researcher as a Special Researcher at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. The successful candidate will conduct theoretical research in fundamental physics, with possible interests including elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology, condensed matter physics, quantum information, mathematical physics, atomic physics, biophysics, chemical physics, soft matter physics, and astrophysics. The position is based at the Y...

RIKEN’s Center for Emergent Matter Science is recruiting a Special Research Fellow in the Quantum Condensed Matter Theory Research Group at the Wako Campus in Saitama, Japan. The position focuses on theoretical research in quantum condensed matter physics , including topological phases , strongly correlated electron systems , quantum spin liquids , open quantum systems , and the interface with quantum information . The posting also references related themes such as magnetism and superconductivit...

Postdoctoral research position in AI-assisted atomistic modelling of ferroic materials at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) , part of CSIC–University of Zaragoza, in Zaragoza, Spain. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Yue-Wen Fang on first-principles calculations and advanced computational methods combining density functional theory (DFT) and machine learning . The project focuses on the study of ferroic materials , with particular emphasis on fer...

The Collective Dynamics and Quantum Transport unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan is inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholar position starting in Fall 2027 . This theory-group opening is centered on theoretical condensed matter physics and related areas, with research interests spanning light-matter interactions , nonequilibrium many-body theory , quantum magnetism , open quantum systems , quantum thermodynamics , and quantum sensing . The gr...

Postdoctoral Researcher positions are available at RIKEN, Japan in condensed matter physics , quantum matter , topological phases , and related areas. This is a research opportunity for candidates with a strong background or interest in theoretical and/or computational physics topics connected to modern quantum materials and emergent phases of matter. The post states a salary of JPY 400,000+ per month and a duration of up to 3 years . The start date is as early as possible and negotiable. No spe...

Kyoto University is recruiting a Special Research Fellow in the Graduate School of Informatics, Communication and Information Systems Course for research on fault-tolerant quantum computers . The position is tied to the Moonshot Goal 6 project, focusing on theory and software for fault-tolerant quantum computing and novel quantum error correction methods . Research topics include development of quantum error correction methods, real-time error correction decoders, definition of quantum computer ...

Tohoku University’s Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher (Project Assistant Professor) in the Division of Quantum Magnonics and Spintronics, Elyasi Laboratory . The project is supported by the JST ASPIRE Japan-Netherlands Joint Research Project and focuses on quantum information technology based on magnetic materials. The research theme centers on theoretical quantum magnonics and related areas, including nonlinear quantum dynamics , spintronic...

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for the newly established Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics Unit in Okinawa, Japan. The position sits at the intersection of physics , materials science , nanoscience , and electrical engineering , with research themes including THz and ultrafast spectroscopy of two-dimensional quantum materials , vdW devices , and the design/fabrication of vdW heterostructures and nanodevices . ...

RIKEN is recruiting a Special Research Fellow in the Emergent Functional Magnetic Materials Research Unit at the Emergent Matter Science Research Center in Wako, Saitama, Japan. The position is centered on condensed matter physics , magnetism , superconductivity , strongly correlated systems , and materials science , with a strong emphasis on the synthesis and characterization of topological magnetic materials . The lab develops intermetallic compounds and alloys using single crystal growth and ...