Summary:
The Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the National University Institute of Science Tokyo is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead experimental work on the thermal and thermodynamic properties of organic matter and mineral assemblages relevant to ocean worlds and other planetary bodies.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Experimentalist) at Melwani Daswani Lab, Kanto District – Tokyo, Japan
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher (Experimentalist)
Research Area:
- Solid Earth Sciences
- Biophysics, Chemical Physics, and Soft Matter Physics
- Space and Planetary Sciences
Location:
Kanto District – Tokyo, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in relevant fields
- Background in organic geochemistry, materials thermophysics, cosmochemistry, or related fields
- Strong communication skills and interest in bridging experiment and theory
Job Description:
The researcher will:
- Design and carry out calorimetric measurements on samples relevant to planetary bodies, including meteoritic materials and organic-mineral mixtures.
- Use state-of-the-art instruments for analysis, including Simultaneous Thermal Analysis, Thermogravimetry Analysis, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry.
- Collaborate with a computational postdoctoral researcher in experimental design, data interpretation, and joint publications.
How to Apply:
- Submit an application form online.
- Provide documentation of achievements and activities via online submission.
- Ensure application materials are submitted before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply:
June 15, 2026
Salary Range:
- Annual Salary: ¥5,000,000 – ¥8,000,000
- Monthly Salary: ¥418,000 – ¥585,000 (depending on experience)
Additional Information:
- Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:15 (38 hours 45 minutes per week)
- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and specified National Holidays
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a successful candidate is finalized.
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