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Physics Professors and Supervisors in Japan

Professors in physics in japan

129 professors found

Professor

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

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Japan

Research Interests

Quantum Physics

Particle Physics

Theoretical Physics

Physics

Isospin Physics

Associate Professor

Tohoku University

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Japan

Research Interests

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Magnonics

Nanomagnetism

Quantum Magnetism

Associate Professor

Niigata University

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Japan

Research Interests

Quantum Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Magnetism

Quantum Phase Transitions

Statistical Mechanics

Associate professor

Kyoto University

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Japan

Research Interests

Particle Physics

Polymer Physics

Nonequilibrium Dynamics

Stochastic Processes

Renormalization

University of Tokyo

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Japan

Research Interests

Quantum Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics

Many-body Systems

Quantum Electronics

Assistant Professor

Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University

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Japan

Research Interests

Quantum Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Field Theory

Quantum Phase Transitions

Quantum Electronics

Professor

Kobe University

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Japan

Research Interests

Oceanography

Hydrology

Freshwater Ecology

Surface Water

Phytoplankton Ecology

Assistant Professor

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

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Japan

Research Interests

Particle Physics

Quantum Physics

Supergravity

Theoretical Physics

Scalar Field Theory

Researcher

Doshisha University

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Japan

Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Nuclear Physics

Plasma Physics

Spark Plasma Sintering

Photoelectron Spectroscopy

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Kyoto University

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Japan

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
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2 weeks ago

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National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology

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Japan

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
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2 months ago

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RIKEN

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Japan

RIKEN’s Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS) is offering a number of postdoctoral researcher positions in the Category Theoretical Physics RIKEN ECL Research Unit , led by Kantaro Ohmori . The unit sits within an interdisciplinary research hub that connects mathematics and theoretical science across areas such as nature, life, society, and information. The project is part of the JST PRESTO research area “Uncharted Quantum” and focuses on building a framewor...

Mathematics
Quantum Field Theory
Conformal Field Theory
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1 week 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

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

¥4.5k

$30/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

¥30.0k

$200/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

Assistant Professor

University of Tsukuba

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Japan

Research Interests

Nuclear Physics

Particle Physics

Neutron-rich Nuclei

Atomic Physics

Nuclear Reactions

Associate Professor

Waseda University

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Japan

Research Interests

Polymer Physics

Polymer Chemistry

Time-resolved Spectroscopy

Optical Physics

Spectroscopy

Prof

The Univeristy of Tokyo

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Japan

Research Interests

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Many-body Systems

Non-hermitian Systems

Quantum Dynamics

Opportunities these professors hire for

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Technical Transfer Service Co., Ltd.

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Japan

Just Landed

Technical Transfer Service Co., Ltd. is recruiting patent searchers for its Registered Search Organization Division in Tokyo. The work supports the Japan Patent Office’s examination of patent applications in thermal and cooling equipment. Searchers work closely with patent examiners to understand the outline of an invention, identify relevant prior art, explain the invention and search findings, report results, and propose possible directions for examination. The role combines technical analysis...

Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Fluid Mechanics
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Technical Transfer Service Co., Ltd.

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Japan

Just Landed

Technical Transfer Service Co., Ltd. is recruiting patent searchers in Tokyo for its Registered Search Organization Division, supporting prior-art searches commissioned by the Japan Patent Office. The role involves working closely with Japan Patent Office examiners to support patent examination decisions. Patent searchers interpret the outline of an invention, investigate relevant prior art, explain the invention and search findings, report results, and propose possible directions for examinatio...

Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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Kumamoto University

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Japan

Just Landed

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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