Job call for Project Researcher at Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo（ ZHANG Lab）

1. Job title and Number of persons

Project Researcher, one position

2. Term of employment

Starting Date: 1st April 2027, or later (determined by conclusion).

The first contract will be ended on 31st March 2028.

3. Renewal of contract

The employment agreement may be renewed up to four times and the renewed term cannot be extended beyond 31/03/2032. Renewal of the agreement will be determined by the following factors: progress of the assigned work, performance, work record, attitude, medical conditions, budget status, etc.

4. Probation period

14 days from the date of employment

5. Place of work

Zhang Lab, Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo （7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo）

(Scope of Change) In principle, within the same department

6. Mission

The successful candidate will engage in research conducted as part of the JST CREST project "Quantum Light-Matter Fusion Enabled by Non-Gaussian Quantum Light (PI: Mamoru ENDO)". Specifically, the research will focus on evaluating the fundamental physical properties of two-dimensional materials using electric-double-layer transistors and exploring novel photoelectric conversion phenomena. We welcome proposals from the candidate as well.

We also welcome applications from individuals with no prior experience in two-dimensional materials or electric double-layer transistors.

(Scope of change) Reassignment, dual assignment, or secondment may be ordered.

7. Working hours

Discretionary work system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

8. Days off and Leave

Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)

Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.

9. Wages, etc.

Annual salary system will be applied with monthly gross salary about 360,000 JPY (to be determined based on academic background, work experience, etc.)

Allowances: Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 JPY per month if the payment conditions are satisfied)

10. Insurance

You will be enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and Employment Insurance by being provided for in the law.

11. Qualification requirements

The candidate must have a PhD at the beginning of the contract.

12. Documents to be submitted

1. CV
2. List of publications, invited talks, awards, etc.
3. Copies of selected publications (maximum three)
4. Summary of past research achievements (up to about 1 page in A4 format)
5. Contact information of at least one reference person (name and email address)

13. Application deadline

7th December 2026.

• We will proceed with the selection process as applications are received.
• The application may be accepted until the position is filled.
• The position may not be filled depending on the application status.

14. Submission method

Combine all the documents into a single pdf file and send it to zhang.yijin@phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp . The email subject should be "Application for project researcher position in Zhang Lab". If you have not received an acknowledgment within three days of submission, please send an inquiry to the same email address.

15. Selection

Candidates will be screened based on the submitted documents.

An interview, online if an in-person interview is not feasible, may be arranged.

16. Inquire desk

Yijin ZHANG

Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

E-mail: zhang.yijin@phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Feel free to make inquiries about this call.

17. Name of Recruiter

The University of Tokyo

18. State of working measures to avoid passive smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university.

We have smoking areas outdoors.

19. Others

• If you are under the control of a foreign government, corporation or university by contract or under the control of a foreign government by economic interests during the period of employment, sharing controlled technology to you may be prohibited by FEFTA and it may become difficult to achieve your job as a faculty or a staff member of the University. In such a case, you need to keep the contract or interests within the range that does not incur such restrictions.
• Personal information received through this application process will not be used for any other purposes.
• We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of nationality or gender.