
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
317 professors found
Visiting Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Biochemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nanoscience
Self-assembly
Associate Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Japan
Polymer Physics
Cell Biology
Self-assembly
Nanoscience
Molecular Electronics
Professor
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Dna Nanotechnology
Molecular Biology
Nanoscience
Lecturer (full time)
Kawasaki Medical School
Japan
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Nanoscience
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Neuroprotection
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Molecular Electronics
Nanoscience
Organic Electronics
University of Tokyo
Japan
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Nanoscience
Molecular Electronics
Photoluminescence
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Porphyrin Chemistry
Conjugated Polymer
Nanoscience
Associate Professor
Mie university
Japan
Polymer Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Self-assembly
Dna Nanotechnology
Nanoscience
Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Japan
Hardware Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Memristive Devices
Neuromorphic Engineering
Nanoscience
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National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
2 weeks ago
PhD position in Nanomedicine at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in research at the intersection of nanoscience, materials science, and biomedical applications. The project title suggests a focus on nanomedicine, which may involve the design, characterization, and biological evaluation of nanoscale materials or platforms for health-related applications. The position is hosted at INMA, a research institute focused on nanosc...
2 weeks ago
National Institute of Health Sciences
Japan
1 month ago
National Institute of Health Sciences in Kanagawa, Japan is recruiting a Senior Research Officer in the Food Additives Department . This is a postdoc-equivalent, permanent full-time research position focused on food science , analytical chemistry , and the physicochemical analysis of chemical substances used in food utensils, containers, packaging, toys, and cleaning agents. The role involves organizing material information, developing and implementing analytical methods, and helping establish o...
1 month ago
Kyoto University
Top university
Japan
1 month ago
Top university
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine is recruiting a Special Research Fellow for the Industry-Academia Collaboration Promotion Organization in the Advanced Biomedicine Analysis Technology Laboratory . This is a research-support oriented position in the life sciences, with work focused on helping launch new research projects, supporting industry-academia collaboration, and accelerating the social implementation of research outcomes. The role involves hands-on technical support across a wi...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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
Assistant Professor
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Colloid Science
Polymer Synthesis
Supramolecular Chemsitry
Associate Professor (Special Project)
Kyushu University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Pharmacology
Block Copolymer
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Polymer Synthesis
Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Ceramics Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Characterisation Of Materials For Compact Fusion Energy
Toyota Technological Institute
Japan
3 days ago
Toyota Technological Institute in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher in the Nano-Photon Science Laboratory, led by Associate Professor Tetsuhiro Kudo. The appointment is planned to begin on April 1, 2027, with flexibility depending on the successful applicant’s circumstances. The laboratory develops optical manipulation technologies using visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared lasers together with advanced microscope systems. The postdoctoral res...
3 days ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass and Ceramics at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. This opening is for a postdoctoral-level researcher in the Electronic and Optical Functional Materials Research Center, Amorphous Materials Group. The project focuses on the development of superior glass materials that surpass silica glass, with work centered on glass materials, ceramics, nanotechnology/materials, amorphous materials, and related physical-property evaluation. Eligibility:...
1 week ago
Tamaki Nakano
Hokkaido University
Japan
2 weeks ago
Hokkaido University’s Institute for Catalysis is recruiting a part-time fixed-term researcher in the Polymer Functional Science Research Division in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan . The position is centered on polymer chemistry , organic synthesis chemistry , polymer materials , and organic functional materials . The main duties are the synthesis and purification of low-molecular-weight compounds and polymers, plus structural analysis and characterization of polymer compounds. This is a postdoctoral-e...
2 weeks ago
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