Postdoctoral Fellow Position (Mita Group): The Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) at Hokkaido University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to groundbreaking research in synthetic organic chemistry, specifically in the development of new chemical reactions and catalyst design. This position offers a stimulating international research environment as part of Japan’s World Premier International Research Center Initiative.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow (Contract Employee, Nontenured)
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Synthetic Organic Chemistry (Development of new chemical reactions, designing catalysts) |
| Location | Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Ph.D. at the time of appointment – Outstanding achievements and publications in the research field – Efficient communication skills in English for research activities – Ability to conduct research effectively in a team |
| Salary | 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen (determined according to Hokkaido University regulations) |
| Working Hours | 08:30 – 17:00 (Daily standard hours: 7 hours and 45 minutes) |
Job Description
The successful candidate will work on the development of radical reactions through computational chemistry. The aim is to establish a reaction discovery methodology utilizing automated reaction-path exploration via the AFIR (Artificial Force Induced Reaction) method. The researcher will be responsible for designing desirable reactions and target molecules, as well as validating predicted reactions through synthetic chemistry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English:
- Curriculum Vitae (Free format with a profile photo, contact information, academic history, career history, etc.)
- List of Research Activities (including scientific papers and presentations)
- Summary of Past and Current Research (up to two A4 pages)
- Statement of Proposal for Future Research (up to two A4 pages)
- List of Two References (including contact information)
All application materials should be emailed to: recruit@icredd.hokudai.ac.jp with the subject line: “Application for Postdoctoral Fellow in ICReDD (Mita group)”.
Last Date for Application
January 16, 2026
This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their research career in a collaborative and innovative environment.
