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PhD Opportunities in Soft Matter Physics in Japan
Phd Positions in soft matter physics in japan
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The open PhD positions in soft matter physics in Japan listed here are at RIKEN.
RIKEN
Japan
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4 days ago
RIKEN’s Research Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting one Researcher, Special Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The fixed-term position is available from April 1, 2027 or by consultation and will study fundamental principles governing cells and multicellular populations. The team combines mathematical science and life science to investigate order formation in living systems, including cellular pola...
Cell Biology
Biophysics
Biology
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4 days ago
RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting a Researcher, Special Researcher, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The position focuses on physical biology , biophysics , theoretical biology , continuum mechanics , active matter , and related mathematical physics approaches to understand how order emerges in cells and multicellular tissues. The team combines theory and experiment to address problems in cell biology and d...
Cell Biology
Materials Science
Biophysics
+8 more
2 months ago
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Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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JASSO Scholarship
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Japan Student Services OrganizationJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualJASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.
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MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)JapanCloses Varies by country and embassy
JapanCloses Varies by country and embassyThe MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is a fully funded programme for international students to study in Japan at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through Japanese embassies and other routes.
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LOTUS Programme
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Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Japan2026
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