Postdoc Recruitment, Operando Spectroscopic Analyses of Heterogeneous Catalysis, Center for Energy Systems Design(CESD), International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER), Kyushu University

Organisation/Company

Kyushu University

Research Field

Chemistry
Engineering
Technology
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

15 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER) is a member Center of the “WPI Academy”
founded by MEXT’s Research Promotion Bureau. I2CNER’s mission is to contribute to the creation of a sustainable
and environmentally friendly society by conducting fundamental research for the advancement of low carbon
emission and cost-effective energy systems, and improvement of energy efficiency. Please refer to the link below column for more detailed information regarding I2CNER.

In November 2022, I2CNER is launching the “Center for Energy Systems Design," referred to as “the Center”, under
the “Carbon Neutral Energy Alliance” in collaboration with six research institutes* to conduct research that
contributes to the realization of carbon neutrality. The Center consists of six research teams: "Photo Conversion",
"Electric Conversion", "Materials Conversion", "Materials/Transport", "Data Science", and "Energy Analysis". The
Center’s goal is "energy system design, high-speed conversion of energy, and materials conversion through using
data science" toward the realization of carbon neutrality. Please refer to the following link for more detailed information regarding CESD.

*Six collaborative institutes:
Hokkaido University, Institute for Catalysis (ICAT)
Tohoku University, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR)
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics (ISE)
Kumamoto University, Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials (IINa)
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Research and Services Division of Materials Data and Integrated
System (MaDIS)
https://i2cner.kyushu-u.ac.jp/cesd/en/

[Work content and job description]
CESD / I2CNER recruits one post-doctoral research associate who holds a doctoral degree or is expected to obtain one in March 2026. The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Nobutaka Maeda in the Material Conversion Team to advance research in catalytic chemistry using operando IR, Raman, and XAFS spectroscopy. We are seeking individuals with a strong background in catalytic chemistry. Experience or expertise in one or both of the following areas is preferred:
(1) Heterogeneous catalytic reactions
(2) Spectroscopic characterization of catalytic materials

In addition to working as a postdoctoral research associate in the Center, the faculty will have the opportunity to interact with I2CNER researchers from all three research Thrusts. While preference will be given to candidates with the above scholarly expertise, I2CNER welcomes and will consider outstanding applicants with expertise also in other areas of relevance to the Institute.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
819-0395 Fukuoka 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan (Ito Campus, Kyushu University) International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-01-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-01-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:*Appointment date depends on the recruitment process. (2026/1/1～2026/4/1)

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125101571&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Part-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Until March 31, 2027
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]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kyushu University

Country

Japan

City

Fukuoka

Geofield

City

Fukuoka

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