Research Associate position(Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Laser and Synchrotron Research Center(Kubota Group))

About the position

Research Associate position(Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Laser and Synchrotron Research Center(Kubota Group))

Institution: The University of Tokyo

Organisation/Company: The University of Tokyo

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 19 Oct 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]

The Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP) was established in 1957 as a national joint research institute at the University of Tokyo to promote condensed matter physics and materials science research in Japan.

In 2010, ISSP was granted a license to operate as a joint research center and act as a center of excellence in condensed matter physics and materials science.

Since its inception, Research, Human Capability Development, and Joint Usage are the core axes of our activities.

[Work content and job description]

ISSP is seeking highly motivated early-career researchers to advance condensed matter physics research under extreme conditions using high-brilliance hard X-ray sources, including SPring-8 and SACLA, in the Kubota Group.

Applicants who are interested in contributing to the SPring-8-II upgrade project and pursuing innovative research based on novel ideas are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the supervision of graduate students, joint research, and industry-academia collaborations.

Previous experience in synchrotron radiation experiments is not required.

Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.

679-5148 Hyogo The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa,

The scope of change is as follows: The University will assign the person to a designated location listed below in principle, the person will not be ordered to be relocated or seconded against the person's will.

・Synchrotron Radiation Lab. (in Tohoku University), Laser and Synchrotron Research Center (468-1, Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi)

Job content supplemental explanation:[Starting date]

As soon as possible following the receipt of a job offer.

Annual salary:4 million yen - 8 million yen

The position will remain vacant if no suitable candidates are identified.

In such cases, it is necessary to limit these contracts and profits to the extent that they do not interfere with sharing technical skills necessary for the job at the University of Tokyo.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in synchrotron radiation experiments is not required.

At a glance

Position type

Research associate

Institution

The University of Tokyo

Department

The Institute for Solid State Physics

Research group

Not stated

Location

Hyogo, Japan, JP
Joint, United States, US

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 - 8 million yen
Wages description:The annual salary is an estimate only and is determined based on factors such as education and work experience, etc.
Therefore, the amount stated in the annual salary column is not guaranteed.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-460007

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

19 Oct 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-19T23:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 19 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
ISSP is seeking highly motivated early-career researchers to advance condensed matter physics research under extreme conditions using high-brilliance hard X-ray sources, including SPring-8 and SACLA, in the Kubota Group. Applicants who are interested in contributing to the SPring-8-II upgrade project and pursuing innovative research based on novel ideas are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also contribute to the supervision of graduate students, joint research, and industry-academia collaborations. Previous experience in synchrotron radiation experiments is not required.
Where to apply
・The submitted materials used to fill out the application will not be returned. Your CV will be used solely for the purposes of this application, and your personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or rented to any third party without your permission.
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https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126072102&ln=1&ln_jor=1

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/460007 ↗

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126072102&ln=1&ln_jor=1 ↗