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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Kyoto University
- Department: Frontier Electronic Function Engineering Lab., Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
- Research Field: Physics; Geosciences; Astronomy; Chemistry; Mathematics; Engineering; Technology
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Leading Researcher (R4); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 31 Oct 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
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We are currently seeking researchers to lead research under the “Development of a Superconducting Terahertz Short-Range Wireless Communication System” project, part of the “Superconducting Infrastructure” initiative within the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Economic Security Key Technology Development Program (K Program). This project aims to develop superconducting devices as practical terahertz light sources through the control of the physical properties of high-temperature superconductors and device design.
https://www.jst.go.jp/pr/info/info1807/pdf/info1807.pdf
Work content and job description
Research on the design and evaluation of superconducting devices and/or the physical properties of high-temperature superconductors. You will be expected to work independently toward achieving our goals.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
615-8510 Kyoto Kyotodaigaku-Katsura, Nishikyo, Kyoto Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Starting date: [contact details available in the full listing]:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: April 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible after the hiring decision is made) – March 31, 2029.
The start date is negotiable. The contract may be renewed upon expiration; however, the maximum duration is until the project ends (March, 2031).
Contract renewal will be determined by taking into account the workload at the end of the contract period, work performance, attitude, abilities, progress on assigned tasks, the organization’s financial situation, and the status of external funding, among other factors.
Research activities conducted during the employment period in which the employee serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) may be permitted in accordance with the “Implementation Policy on Voluntary Research Activities of Young Researchers Employed for Competitive. Research Fund Projects.”
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 6 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description: Monthly salary: 500,000–580,000 yen (no bonuses). Determined based on ability and experience in accordance with the university’s compensation standards (annual salary system).
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, the year-end and New Year holidays, and the founding anniversary
Overtime and other explanations: Specialized Professional Discretionary Work System (equivalent to 7 hours and 45 minutes per day and 38 hours and 45 minutes per week). Overtime work: Yes.
Employment type: Contract employee
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: April 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible after the hiring decision is made) – March 31, 2029.
The start date is negotiable. The contract may be renewed upon expiration; however, the maximum duration is until the project ends (March, 2031).
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months: In accordance with the University’s Faculty and Staff Employment Regulations
[Various systems]
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Kyoto University is working to prevent secondhand smoke by banning indoor smoking on all campuses and prohibiting smoking outdoors except in designated areas.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Achievements made during periods when education, research, or similar activities were interrupted due to childbirth, child-rearing, or other reasons shall be deemed equivalent to the achievements made before and after the leave period.
Additional comments
Kyoto University is committed to promoting gender equality. We encourage applications from a diverse range of female researchers.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Kyoto University
- Country: Japan
- City: Kyoto
Contact
City: Kyoto
