Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Hokkaido University
- Research Field: Physics; Engineering; Chemistry; Technology
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Postdoctoral researcher position for the JST FOREST research project on precise analysis and extremization of structural homogeneity in polymer networks, led by Project Assoc. Prof. Shintaro Nakagawa
Work content and job description
Immediately after appointment:
The successful candidate will work jointly with Project Assoc. Prof. Shintaro Nakagawa on the research project on precise analysis and extremization of structural homogeneity in polymer networks, funded by the JST FOREST program. The project aims to quantitatively evaluate the structural homogeneity/inhomogeneity of polymer networks through analysis of specially designed model networks, and to establish methods to maximize the homogeneity. Main tasks include synthesis of model polymers and their precursors, structural evaluation using various techniques such as scattering methods, and evaluation of physical (mainly mechanical) properties.
Related papers:
[1] Nakagawa et al. Adv. Mater. 2023, 35, 2301124. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301124
[2] Sasaki et al. Macromolecules 2025, 58, 13180. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5c02407
Furthermore, the successful candidate is encouraged to utilize the JST system for "Voluntary Research Activities by Young Researchers" to launch and manage their own research themes, as long as they do not hinder the advancement of the primary project.
(Scope of changes) No changes
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address:
001-0021 Hokkaido Kita 21-jo Nishi-11-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Starting date is negotiable.
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 5 million yen
Wages description: In accordance with the Employment Regulations for Contract Employees of Hokkaido University. Annual salary system; monthly base salary approximately JPY 380,000 depending on experience.
Working hours: 09:00-17:45
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, December 29–January 3, and university-designated holidays.
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary professional work system or fixed working hours system (deemed 7 hours 45 minutes per day).
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Employment Period: From as early as possible on or after April 1, 2027 (negotiable) to March 31, 2028.
Contract Renewal: The contract may be renewed every fiscal year based on workload, performance, and financial conditions, up to March 31, 2029.
Note: Depending on future financial conditions and other factors, the maximum period of employment may be extended, provided it does not exceed 10 years from the initial appointment date.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 1 month. Employment conditions remain unchanged during the probation period.
Various systems
Transportation expenses: available (if eligible)
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available (MEXT Mutual Aid Association)
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Hokkaido University
Country: Japan
City: Hokkaido
Contact
City: Hokkaido