Open position for a researcher to work on the development of fuel cells.

About the position

Open position for a researcher to work on the development of fuel cells.

Institution: Institute of Science Tokyo

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Job Status: Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

We are researching and developing hand-held solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) .

This project aims to develop cutting-edge technologies to provide next-generation energy solutions.

[Work content and job description]

This research aims to realize a power generation system based on a compact solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) through the development of a microreactor utilizing ceramic materials.

Based on these results, design guidelines for performance improvement will be investigated.

The outcomes of this research will be pursued as intellectual property through patent applications, and will also be disseminated via conference presentations, journal publications, and exhibitions, with a view toward future societal implementation.

University press release (Japanese)

Candidates meeting at least one of these criteria are encouraged to apply:

Experience in fuel cells, particularly solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).

Thermal management: Strong knowledge and experience in insulation technologies, with the ability to work on thermal management of fuel cells.

Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen

Wages description:Annual salary system (in accordance with the University's employment regulations for fixed-term employees)

Contract period description:1 year.

Depends on the University's regulations.

14 days (in accordance with Article 12 of the University's Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees)

What you’ll bring

• Experience in fuel cells, particularly solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
• Thermal management: Strong knowledge and experience in insulation technologies, with the ability to work on thermal management of fuel cells.

At a glance

Position type

Other early career

Institution

Institute of Science Tokyo

Department

Not stated

Research group

Not stated

Location

Kanagawa, Japan, JP

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description:Annual salary system (in accordance with the University's employment regulations for fixed-term employees)
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-426438

Research focus

Discipline

Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Batteries, Electrochemistry, Ceramics

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

17 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

30 Sep 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

17 Sep 2026

Last updated

17 Sep 2026

2026-09-30T23:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
We welcome applicants who possess expertise and skills in any of the following areas. Candidates meeting at least one of these criteria are encouraged to apply:
Where to apply
Apply now

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126031919&ln=1&ln_jor=1

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/426438 ↗

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126031919&ln=1&ln_jor=1 ↗