Postdoctoral Researcher

Mar 2027 - 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 The Nano-Optical Science Laboratory at Toyota Technological Institute (Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Tetsuhiro Kudo) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. Our laboratory develops novel optical manipulation techniques using laser sources operating in the visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared regions, together with advanced custom-built microscopy systems. The anticipated starting date is April 2027, although an alternative starting date may be discussed depending on the applicant’s circumstances. We seek candidates with expertise in areas such as light–matter science, optical physics, photochemistry, nano-optics, plasmonics, and micro- nano-fabrication techniques using cleanroom facilities. Applications from candidates in other related research fields are also welcome. Since 2020, our laboratory has been conducting research on optical manipulation and optical tweezers using mid-infrared lasers [1–4]. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to advance this research and develop novel optical manipulation techniques. Potential research topics include: Nano mid-infrared optical manipulation and trapping Experimental investigation and theoretical analysis of lateral optical forces in the mid-infrared region Creation of mid-infrared localized field enhancement through nano-fabricaton techniques, including electron beam lithography References [1] Phys. Rev. Applied 18, 054041 (2022). [2] J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 14, 7306-7312 (2023). [3] Anal. Chem. 97, 14658-14665 (2025). [4] Phys. Rev. A 114, 023508 (2026). https://sites.google.com/toyota-ti.ac.jp/nanooptsci/english Work content and job description Experiment of optical manipulation with mid-infrared laser, Improving optical microscope setup, spectroscopy, Nano-fabrications for locally enhanced field nanostructures Assigned department Existing departments Work location Address 468-8511 Aichi Hisakata 2-12-1, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, 468-8511 Toyota Technological Institute 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: As soon as possible Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 4 million yen Wages description: 362,000 yen/month Working hours: 08:30-17:30 Holidays: 3 Saturdays/month, Sundays, Summer and Winter vacation as determined by TTI Overtime and other explanations: Break time: 1 hour Saturday (Once a month) working hours: 4 hours Employment type: Contract employee Employment type description: Full Time Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: 1 year (Renewable by 1 year, up to 3 years) Probationary period: Probationary period absent Various systems Insurance Employees' Health Insurance: Private School Mutual Aid Employees' Pension Insurance: Private School Mutual Aid Worker's accident insurance: available Employment insurance: available Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace No smoking on the campus. Smoking area is located outside the campus. Supplementary explanation of compensation Commuting subsidy system: Housing subsidy or commuting subsidy depending on conditions Other: Meal allowance of 4,000 yen per month, staff dormitory available Additional comments In order to secure diverse human resources and enhance the institute's strength and organizational power, we will ensure equal opportunities for participation by foreigners and women in all research fields. In addition, we have established an action plan based on the Law for the Promotion of Women's Advancement and have set a target to increase the ratio of female full-time faculty members and various researchers. We have also created an environment where faculty members can work for a longtime, such as by taking childcare leave. If you have been subjected to disciplinary action in the past due to sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence, Please be sure to include the details of the disciplinary action and the specific reasons for it in your resume or other documents. False statements may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary action. During the screening round, we will verify whether you fall under a specific category as defined by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. Upon hiring, you will be required to submit a ''Declaration Regarding Specific Category Applicability.'' Please be aware that if you fall under a specific category, you will be subject to ''deemed export'' control, which may impose restrictions on your educational and research activities at this institute. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Toyota Technological Institute Country: Japan City: Aichi Contact City: Aichi