Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (25-2241)（Emergent Molecular Function Research Group）

About the position

Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (25-2241)（Emergent Molecular Function Research Group）

Institution: RIKEN

Research Field: Engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

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]

Our group focuses on the characteristics of organic semiconductors from the viewpoint of basic chemistry based on molecular science and conducts a wide range of research activities such as molecular design, organic synthesis, structural analysis, characterization, and device applications, aiming to develop the functions and properties of these materials.

In particular, we are tackling fundamental questions such as how the functions and properties observed in the crystalline and thin-film states of molecular assemblies correlate with the structures and molecular properties of individual molecules and what kind of molecules should be designed to realize molecular assemblies that realize the desired functions.

We also focus on the application of organic semiconductors to devices such as field-effect transistors, solar cells, and thermoelectric conversion devices.

RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description]

Research on the synthesis of organic semiconductor materials and studies on their physical properties.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

351-0198 Saitama , 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Emergent Molecular Function Research Group, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science

Number of hired description:Job title

Postdoctoral Researcher 1 position

In principle, Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of less than 5 years.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment

Annual salary:4 million yen

Employment type description:Postdoctoral Researcher

2.RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time.

RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location.

Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.

*Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

*RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment.

What you’ll bring

• *Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research group

Not stated

Location

Saitama, 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
Wages description:Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary.
The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 368,090 JPY or more.
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 2 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 370,000 JPY.
Pay increase system:Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary.
The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-394637

Research focus

Discipline

Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Semiconductors, Photovoltaics

Methods

Synthesis

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

10 Dec 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-12-10T23:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Our group focuses on the characteristics of organic semiconductors from the viewpoint of basic chemistry based on molecular science and conducts a wide range of research activities such as molecular design, organic synthesis, structural analysis, characterization, and device applications, aiming to develop the functions and properties of these materials. In particular, we are tackling fundamental questions such as how the functions and properties observed in the crystalline and thin-film states of molecular assemblies correlate with the structures and molecular properties of individual molecules and what kind of molecules should be designed to realize molecular assemblies that realize the desired functions. We also focus on the application of organic semiconductors to devices such as field-effect transistors, solar cells, and thermoelectric conversion devices.
Where to apply
*Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
*The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.
Apply now

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D125120698&ln=1&ln_jor=1

Contact: kids@riken.jp

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/394637 ↗

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