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Astronomy Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in astronomy in japan
680 professors found
教授 / Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Supernova Studies
Supernova Remnants
Star Formation
Professor
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Agn Studies
Black Hole Physics
Professor
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Supernova Studies
Dwarf Stars
助教/Assistant Professor
自然科学研究機構国立天文台/National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Dwarf Stars
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Solar Physics
助教/Assistant Professor
自然科学研究機構国立天文台/National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Metallicity Studies
Stellar Kinematics
Galactic Astronomy
Assistant Professor
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Gamma-ray Bursts
Stellar Kinematics
Associate Professor
Gifu University
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Agn Studies
Supernova Remnants
Gamma-ray Astronomy
Has grant
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Agn Studies
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Interstellar Chemistry
Director, Professor
Hiroshima University
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Neutron Star Physics
Polarimetry
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Hokkaido University
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Japan
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3 days ago
Closing soon
Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Science is accepting applications for the International Graduate Course for Data-driven and Hypothesis-driven Science (IGC-DHS), supported by Japanese Government MEXT scholarships for the October 2027 intake. The programme supports Master’s and doctoral research using data-driven and hypothesis-driven approaches across a broad range of natural-science fields. Potential thesis areas include mathematics, physics, cosmosciences, Earth sciences, seismology, b...
Data Science
Geology
Biology
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Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
Closing soon
Japan
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2 months ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) , a World Premier International (WPI) Research Center at the University of Tokyo in Japan . The institute is seeking postdoctoral researchers for PD2026 who can lead original and impactful research in interdisciplinary areas spanning astrophysics , astronomy , experimental physics , theoretical physics , mathematics , and data-driven discovery . Highlighted topics include Cosmi...
Computer Science
Data Science
Experimental Physics
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RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN’s Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) is recruiting a Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellow for the Information Statistics Dynamics Team in Tokyo, Japan. The team works on statistical machine learning , statistical mechanics , statistical physics , machine learning theory , approximate inference , and sampling algorithms , with an interdisciplinary focus on understanding learning, inference, and generation in modern machine learning. The position is a fixed-term contract role at...
Computer Science
Mathematics
Mathematical Physics
+5 more
2 months ago
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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准教授/Associate Professor
自然科学研究機構国立天文台/National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Agn Studies
Galactic Astronomy
Professor
Konan University
Japan
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Protostellar Formation
Accretion Physics
Interstellar Chemistry
Associate Professor
Nagoya University
Japan
Research Interests
Planetary Science
Geophysics
Magnetospheric Physics
Interplanetary Physics
Magnetic Reconnection
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University of Tokyo
Just Landed
Japan
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New Today
Just Landed
The Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo is recruiting four fixed-term STAR-E-NEXT Project Research Fellows to advance interdisciplinary research at the intersection of seismology , information science , and artificial intelligence . The five-year STAR-E-NEXT project uses Japan’s extensive earthquake-related datasets to develop efficient, integrated methods for earthquake assessment, damage prediction, and disaster-risk reduction. The University of Tokyo leads a collaboration...
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
+9 more
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Kumamoto University
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Japan
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New Today
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Kumamoto University is recruiting three fixed-term Project Assistant Professors or Special Project Faculty Members for its Department of Physical Sciences in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology. The appointments support the university’s new Space Information Science Course , which integrates space science with data science, artificial intelligence and advanced computational science. Successful candidates will conduct cutting-edge research in space information science and relat...
Computer Science
Data Science
Statistical Analysis
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National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
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Japan
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New Today
Just Landed
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, part of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences, is seeking an ALMA Project Special Research Fellow to contribute to the ALMA 2 Project and technology research and development for future next-generation receivers. The researcher will work on the design and performance evaluation of 385–500 GHz receivers, with particular emphasis on the design, verification, and improvement of onboard waveguide circuit components. The project also includes const...
Electrical Engineering
Astronomy
Radio Astronomy
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