Postdoc Opportunities in Fluid Mechanics in Japan

Open call for a researcher / postdoctoral equivalent position in the Yoichi Murakami Laboratory , Institute for Advanced Studies / Zero Carbon Energy Research Institute, Tokyo University of Science . The project focuses on thermal fluid engineering , electrochemistry , and energy , specifically thermal fluid simulations to predict the performance of flow thermoelectric power generation . This is a research-focused fixed-term appointment with one position available. Eligibility: a doctoral degree...

Three postdoctoral research fellow positions are open at The University of Tokyo , Graduate School of Engineering, in the Thermal Energy Engineering Laboratory (Shiomi Laboratory) . The project, titled Reverse Reflux AI Contributing to Innovation in Thermal Management Materials , is part of the JST AI for Science Innovative Research Promotion Program (ARiSE) . The successful candidates will join an international collaborative effort to develop new AI-driven research methods for thermal managemen...

RIKEN is recruiting a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent for the Fundamental Quantum Science Research Program (FQSP) under the FQSP Distinguished Fellowships system. The position is based at the RIKEN Wako Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan , and focuses on independent theoretical research in quantum science . The research themes span mathematical physics , fundamentals of condensed matter , mathematics , geometry , magnetism , superconductivity , strongly correlated systems , and fundamentals of...

Nagoya University’s Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Future Electronics Integration Research Center, is recruiting two researchers for work in nitride semiconductor power devices and semiconductor process development . The role is a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term full-time position in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan . The work involves fabricating electronic devices in a cleanroom and evaluating device characteristics, with a focus on semiconductor processes ...

Ritsumeikan University’s Synchrotron Radiation Center (SR Center) is recruiting a Research Staff / Researcher / Senior Researcher for an AI for Science project focused on synchrotron radiation. The position is based at the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus, Shiga Prefecture, Japan , and is a fixed-term contract role within the Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Technology. The project aims to advance the use of AI in synchrotron radiation through two main goals: an AI concierge to support u...

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting a postdoc-equivalent researcher for work on probabilistic risk assessment of natural hazards, especially the impacts of tsunamis, extreme weather events (tornadoes, typhoons, etc.), and volcanic eruptions . The position is based in the Nuclear Risk Research Center, Natural External Events Research Team in Chiba Prefecture, Japan . The research focus is on fragility assessment —evaluating the probability of damage to equ...

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’s Graduate School of Science is recruiting one Specially Designated Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astrophysics , Division of Spacetime Order and Biophysics , in Kyoto, Japan. The position focuses on active matter physics , with responsibilities spanning experimental and theoretical research , education, and related management duties. The role is also connected to the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) project “Quantum-Inspired Active Matter and Funct...

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) is jointly recruiting a small number of fixed-term researchers for the International Joint Research Acceleration Fund / International Leading Research project “Next-Generation Development of Energy Frontiers and International Human Resource Development for a Unified Understanding of Forces” (FY2024–2030). This opportunity is aimed at young experimental researchers who will contribute to particle physics , ATLAS/LHC experiments , next-generation...