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 Hashimoto Laboratory at Keio University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop thermally driven actuators for space applications, as part of the Japan Space Strategy Fund project "High-performance resin materials for space and on-orbit 3D additive manufacturing technology". Our laboratory studies thermal actuators that exploit coupled thermal-mechanical phenomena. We especially welcome researchers in the following fields: Topology optimization, structural optimization, and data-driven design Thermally driven MEMS, microactuators, and heat transfer devices Additive manufacturing, materials, and thermal measurement Applicants from other fields who are interested in this research are also very welcome. Work content and job description Design, fabrication, and evaluation of thermally driven actuators for space Development of design methods coupling heat conduction, thermal deformation, and thermal radiation (topology optimization, numerical analysis, data-driven design, etc.) Prototyping by additive manufacturing (3D printing) and evaluation of fabrication accuracy and thermal performance Fabrication and characterization of thermally driven microdevices (microfabrication; temperature, displacement, and force measurement, etc.) * The main duties will be decided through discussion, based on the candidate's expertise and interests. * Assigned department Existing departments Work location * Address 223-8522 Kanagawa 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama Yagami Campus, Keio University Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Requirements Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 3 million yen - 5 million yen Working hours: 09:00-18:00 Break time: 12:00-13:00 Employment type: Contract employee Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: Annual contract (the first contract runs from the starting date to the end of that fiscal year). Renewable within the project period (the maximum number of renewals is subject to university regulations). The employment period and conditions may change depending on the results of project evaluations and other factors. Probationary period: Probationary period absent Various systems Transportation expenses: available 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 Smoking is prohibited indoors in principle Supplementary explanation of compensation Additional comments Please use the e-mail subject "Application for Researcher (Your Name)". Hiring is subject to review under the university's security export control regulations. Application documents will be used only for selection purposes and will be responsibly disposed of after the selection. Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Keio University Country: Japan City: Kanagawa Contact City: Tokyo