Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2025/03/26
【ELSI】Postdoctoral Researcher (computational science, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, microfluidics, spectroscopy)
D125031556
Institute of Science Tokyo
Research field : Informatics - Computational science | Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry | Others - Others - Microfluidics | Others - Others - Spectroscopy
Researcher/Postdoc level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Please refer to the following URL.
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Work content and job description
[Area of Specialization]
Research related to the origin of life and chemical evolution. Researchers with experience in any of the following areas are preferred: computational science, synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, microfluidics, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry.
[Job Description]
The laboratory of Prof. Ryuhei Nakamura seeks motivated individuals who are interested in conducting research on the origin of life and chemical evolution using either computational science, synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, microfluidics, spectroscopy, or electrochemistry. The researchers in this position will work on one of the following topics through the collaboration with other members in and outside the lab:
(1) Investigation of the properties of water molecule in nanoscale environments
(2) Synthesis of biology related macromolecules using microfluidic reactors Communication within the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), where the lab is located, is based on English.
For overseas researchers, the necessary support for their research activities in Japan is also fully provided. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Earth-Life Science Institute
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Informatics - Computational science
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Polymer chemistry
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Others - Others
Microfluidics
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Others - Others
Spectroscopy
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~
Annual salary [annual base salary]
(Monthly salary) \342,000～\503,000
The applicant's salary will be determined in accordance with the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Overtime and other explanations : [Working Hours] De facto working hours* under the discretionary labor system:
7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
*Hours considered as working hours
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor / Others
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent).
Employment Type
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Others
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
From date of hire until March 31, 2027 (The contract may be extended to Mar. 31st, 2028).
The employment period is subject to Article 7 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.Probationary period present
14 days (The probationary period is subject to Article 12 of the Institute’s Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff.)
Work location
- 152-8550 Tokyo 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro [Ookayama Campus]
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available (MEXT Mutual Aid Association short term benefits)
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
1-2
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Job content supplemental explanation
[Proposed Start Date]
June 1st, 2025 or the earliest possible date thereafter
2 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/06/01
Application period
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2025/03/26~2025/05/02 Deadline for receipt
Applications must be received by 5 pm, May 2nd, 2025 (JST).
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionAchievements and Activities : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
[Required Documents]
Please prepare the following materials in PDF format. There is no set format. All documents must be provided in English or Japanese.
1. Curriculum vitae including educational background, professional experience, honors, and awards, mailing address, and e-mail address.
2. List of research achievements classified into the following categories (a: peer-reviewed journal papers, b: presentations in international conferences, c: books, d: Education experiences, and others). Please indicate publications in which you are the first author with an asterisk (*). Please highlight up to three most important papers.
3. Up to 2 reprints of major original papers (photocopies acceptable)
4. List of acquired external research grants, fellowships, or competitive funds. The type, project title, period of research, and budget should be provided for each item. Please specify applicant's contribution as a principal or cooperative investigator. In case where you act as co-investigator, please specify the total and allocated budgets.
5. Research achievements and plans for research at ELSI (any format, about 2 pages of A4 paper)
6. List of names and contact information of two references. The name, affiliation, e-mail address, and their relationship to the applicant should be provided.
[How to Submit an application]
Please generate and submit a single PDF file that includes all the documents specified above by 5 pm on May 2nd, 2025, in JST to the e-mail described below.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Reviewing the submitted materials and selected candidates will be interviewed on-line or in-person.
Travel expenses for attending in-person interviews will not be reimbursed. -
Notification of result
We will contact you by email.
Contact details
Institute of Science Tokyo
Earth-Life Science Institute, Institute of Future Science
Ryuhei Nakamura, Professor
ryuhei.nakamura@elsi.jp
Notes
1. During the selection process, candidates may be requested to provide additional information.
2. Application documents will not be returned. The personal information provided in the submitted documents will be used solely for recruitment and not for any other purpose, pursuant to the Institute’s applicable rules and regulations.
3. The Institute, in order to ensure a diverse workforce, guarantees equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of nationality or gender.
4. Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated areas.
5. Questions regarding the applicability of the “Specific Categories” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act may be asked during the selection process.
