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Condensed Matter Physics Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in condensed matter physics in japan
5,377 professors found
professor
Okayama Daigaku
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Solid State Physics
Quantum Magnetism
Electronic Structure
教授 / Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Topological Insulator
University of Tokyo 1
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Topological Insulator
Quantum Magnetism
Solid State Physics
Associate Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Solid State Physics
Quantum Magnetism
Superconductivity
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Quantum Magnetism
Neutron Scattering
Assistant Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Topological Insulator
Semiconductor Physics
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Semiconductor Physics
Topological Insulator
Electron-phonon Interaction
Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Grain Boundary
Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Superconducting Technology
Solid State Physics
High-temperature Physics
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Popular positions
RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN is recruiting a Special Research Fellow in the Topological Properties Theory Research Team at the Center for Emergent Matter Science in Wako, Saitama, Japan. This is a postdoctoral-equivalent, fixed-term research position focused on topological condensed matter theory , topological phases , spintronics , and the quantum geometric properties of electron systems and metamaterials. The team works on analytical and numerical theoretical research covering emergent physical phenomena in condense...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Superconductivity
+7 more
2 months ago
RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN is recruiting one Special Research Fellow or Research Fellow for the newly established Institute of Strongly Correlated Quantum Phase Science / Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Wako, Saitama, Japan. This opportunity is centered on condensed matter physics , especially strongly correlated systems , superconductivity , magnetism , and many-body electron systems . The successful candidate will develop and implement numerical and analytical computation methods (including programmin...
Computer Science
Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
+7 more
2 months ago
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology
Japan
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1 month ago
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Quantum Materials Theory Group, Quantum Functional Creation Research Center, Takasaki Institute of Quantum Technology (work location: Tokyo/Kanto area as listed in the posting). The project focuses on theoretical research on quantum device development using quantum reservoir computing , together with machine learning methods and material design of quantum materials based on dynamical calculatio...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
+9 more
1 month 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
Popular professors
Prof.
The Univeristy of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Many-body Systems
Non-hermitian Systems
Professor
OIST Graduate University
Japan
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Quantum Electronics
Project associate professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Magnetism
Quantum Phase Transitions
Ultracold Physics
Opportunities these professors hire for
Kyoto University
Top university
Japan
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6 days ago
Top university
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...
Theoretical Physics
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
+6 more
6 days ago
RIKEN
Japan
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1 week ago
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...
Materials Science
Mathematics
Superconductivity
+6 more
1 week ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Closing soon
Japan
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1 week ago
Closing soon
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...
Computer Science
Materials Science
Computational Physics
+6 more
1 week ago
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