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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Japan

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Browse PhD opportunities, postdoctoral jobs and research positions in Japan. Looking for a funded PhD? Check each announcement for salary or stipend, tuition coverage, funding duration and eligibility before applying. Funding terms vary by position.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Recording — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-09-27 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/b_dPgBQ1U/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-magnetic-recording-nims?utm_source=bsky #postdoc #engineering #magneticmaterials --- Extract: The successful candidate will engage in research on materials development ...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Materials — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-09-25 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/TIZKY28F/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-magnetic-materials-nims?utm_source=bsky #postdoc #spintronics #materialsscience --- Extract: The position involves developing magnetic thin-film materials and spintronic...

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Academic research position — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-09-20 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/_dSEF3dRA/postdoctoral-research-fellow-nims?utm_source=bsky #postdoc #engineering #superconductingmaterials --- Extract: The successful candidate will engage in research on superconducting materials and wires, ...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Materials — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-09-19 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/dnlYUjgj/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-magnetic-materials-nims?utm_source=bsky #postdoc #magneticmaterials #materialsscience --- Extract: A postdoctoral position is available for fundamental research on soft ...

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Academic research position — Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

2026-09-16 · Japan · @chikaetatsumi.bsky.social

Our unit (https://oist.jp/research/research-units/mee) is seeking motivated PhD students and research interns for fully funded positions!!🍄🦠🌳 See how to apply to each program: PhD: https://oist.jp/admissions/phd-program/apply-phd (Deadline: November 15) Internship: https://oist.jp/admissions/researc...

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OIST Fully Funded PhD 2027 — Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

2026-09-05 · Japan · @laplaceexpert.bsky.social

🎓 OIST Fully Funded PhD 2027 🏫 Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan 🌍 Open to all nationalities 💰 Tuition + Research Assistantship support 📅 Apply: 31 Jul–15 Nov 2026 ⏰ Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 JST Bachelor’s graduates can apply; no Master’s or professor approval neede…

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Semiconductor Functional Device Group — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-09-04 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Semiconductor Functional Device Group #postdoc #materialsscience --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for research on function...

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professors

2026-09-03 · Japan · @stratocore.bsky.social

Join the faculty at @oistedu.bsky.social! ⏳🌏 They’re hiring Tenure-Track Assistant Professors (all-English graduate university): - Chemistry & Materials Science - Life Sciences & Neuroscience 🗓️ Apply by Oct 1: https://f.mtr.cool/cwr406pd26 #STEMJobs #FacultyPositions

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Academic research position — OIST Graduate University

2026-09-02 · Japan · @scholarshipsop.bsky.social

The OIST PhD Program in Japan for International Students (Fully Funded) The OIST Graduate University offers several PhD programs to International students who wish to enroll in a graduate PhD program in Japan Details: https://opportunityforum.info/oist-phd-program-in-japan-for-international-stude...

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International PhD in Economics

2026-08-27 · Japan · @inomics.bsky.social

Featured on INOMICS: International PhD in Economics in Japan. Coursework conducted entirely in English. Scholarships available. #Econsky

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-25 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics #postdoc #physics #lowdimensionalmaterials --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for research on low-dimensional and superconducting ma...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Structural Materials — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-21 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Structural Materials #postdoc #deformation #fracturebehaviorofsteels --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with experience in evaluating mechanical properties of me...

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Supramolecular Device — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-21 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/Lg1nLPXS/nims-postdoctoral-researcher-in-supramolecular-device-nims?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #supramoleculardevices #materialsscience --- Extract: Seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a Ph.D. in materials ...

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Academic research position — APU (Asia Pacific University)

2026-08-18 · Japan · @laplaceexpert.bsky.social

MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship 2027 at APU Japan. Master's/PhD, fully funded. Deadline: Nov 5, 2026. Apply to APU first. GPA 2.30+ required. Need supervisor confirmation for PhD. https://wa.me/447762266914

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), In-situ Electron Microscopy Technique Group — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-07 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), In-situ Electron Microscopy Technique Group #postdoc #engineering #transmissionelectronmicroscopy --- Extract: The National Institute for Materials Sci...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-07 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials #postdoc #batterymaterials #materialsscience --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate secondary batteries and fuel ce...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in micro-nano-mechanical characterisation of metall — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-07 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/m0pX_dWad/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-micro-nano-mechanical-characterisation-of-metall?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #micro #nanomechanicalcharacterisation --- Extract: The successful candidate will study def...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Center for Basic Research on Materials — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-08-04 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Center for Basic Research on Materials #postdoc #surfacechemistry #materialsscience --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Nanoprove Group at the Center for Basic Research on Ma...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-29 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team #postdoc #engineering #battery --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for research on materials for electrochemical energy conversion, focusin...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Structural Materials, Additive Manufacturing Group — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-13 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Research Center for Structural Materials, Additive Manufacturing Group #postdoc #materialsscience --- Extract: Seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for research on surface treatment for carbon fib...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-13 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/7smHNth6/postdoctoral-research-fellow-nims?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #materialsscience #engineering --- Extract: Research on corrosion resistance of infrastructure structural materials. Ph.D. holder or candid...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-13 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/jJjdk6ry/postdoctoral-research-fellow-nims?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #engineering --- Extract: The successful candidate will develop AI-driven materials research methods integrating materials data with AI tec...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-13 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/1UpPiH9o/postdoctoral-research-fellow-nims?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #biology #polymericbiomaterials --- Extract: This postdoctoral researcher position focuses on the development of polymer biomaterials for m...

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Academic research position — Tohoku University

2026-07-07 · Japan · @magnetism.eu

#postdoc #position at Tohoku University https://buff.ly/zR8RrOT #Theoretical #quantum #magnonics and #spintronics

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nanomaterial — National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2026-07-07 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/Elr_dEr4T/postdoctoral-research-fellow-nanomaterial-nims?utm_source=bluesky #postdoc #engineering #nanomaterials --- Extract: The position involves numerical modeling and experimental research on photothermal c...

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Project Research Associate to enhance student recruitment from South West Asia — The University of Tokyo

2026-07-06 · Japan · @tenuretracker.bsky.social

The University of Tokyo is hiring: https://tenuretracker.info/l/5hCmZM4l/call-for-project-research-associate-tokunin-jokyo-on-south-west-asian-student?utm_source=bluesky #studentrecruitment #education --- Extract: The University of Tokyo seeks a project research associate to enhance student recrui...

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