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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist / Technical Staff I (Nuclear Chemistry Group, 26-1328)

Fellowship Fully funded
RIKEN (Riken Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science) Wako, Japan 2026

Information

A paid research position (Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist, or Technical Staff I) in RIKEN's Nuclear Chemistry Group at the Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science. The role involves developing radioisotope production and utilization techniques, conducting RI application research using heavy-ion accelerators, performing RI production and distribution, and maintaining experimental facilities. Employment is fixed-term (initial one year) and renewable up to a specified maximum, with salary, allowances and social insurance provided. The position is based at RIKEN Wako Campus in Saitama, Japan.

Benefits

Paid monthly salary (specified approximate amounts), commuting and housing allowances, social insurance, paid leave (annual and special), childcare/on-site daycare availability; eligibility to apply for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi) for certain roles.

Eligibility

Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field or be scheduled to obtain a doctoral degree before the first day of work; postdoctoral is defined as within five years of obtaining a doctorate and research scientist as over five years. Research experience with unsealed radioisotopes is required.

Application

Submit the required application documents as listed by the organiser; application document package is provided via the organiser's application documents link.

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