Postdoctoral Research Position on particle physics

KEK, Theory Center, Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies
Position ID:
KEK-Theory Center, Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies-PD [#31392, PD2026FLAV]
Position Title: 
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050801, Japan [map ]
Subject Areas: 
Physics / HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph) , HEP-Lattice (hep-lat)
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/30 11:59PM (posted 2025/12/19, updated 2025/12/12, listed until 2026/02/27)
Position Description:
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Position Description
The position is dedicated to the study of phenomenology and/or lattice QCD in collaboration with Takashi Kaneko and/or Motoi Endo at KEK Theory Center under the KAKENHI project "Exploration of the particle physics frontier at the Super B-factory and cultivation of young researchers" (B-BRAVE). It is encouraged to visit foreign laboratories for three months or more during the employment period and work on topics related to flavor physics (travel expenses will be supported).

Appl. Deadline: by January 30 (Fri), 2026, Japan time (The deadline may be extended until the position is filled.)

Start of the term: From May 2026 (there is a possibility to start slightly earlier depending on time required for employment process).

Term: Until the end of March 2029. The contract will be renewed every fiscal year based on (1) Work performance, Work attitude (2) Ability of workers (3) Amount of work at the expiration contract period (4) The need for business (5) Situation of budget.

Expected salary: About 450,000 JPY per month. Salary and various allowances are determined according to the KEK rules.

Method of Selection: After reviewing the submitted application documents (see below), applicants may be called for an interview. (Details will be separately communicated to the applicants who will be interviewed.)

Application Documents: (Use A4 size papers (295mm x 210mm or similar size)) [1] Curriculum vitae (Use the designated form of KEK:https://www.kek.jp/en/resume ) (CV should include the job number "Researcher 25-6", e-mail address, your date of birth, and the possible date you can start working at IPNS in addition to standard information of CV.) (If you apply for more than one job openings in KEK, please indicate all the job numbers you apply for and your priorities in your CV.); [2] Research statement; [3] Publications list (Indicate up to 5 important papers in the publication list.); [4] Two letters of recommendation (The letter(s) must be addressed to Dr. SAITO Naohito, Director, IPNS.)

For more detail, please look at https://www.kek.jp/en/career/researcher25-6

We welcome applications from those who have not worked on B physics as long as applicants are interested in future/current B physics programs.

KEK promotes gender equality. In accordance with the intent of “Basic Act for Gender Equal Society”, when the finalists for a position comprise both males and females whose qualifications and merit, including experiences, education, research achievements and social contributions, have been deemed equal, preference will be given to the female candidate.
Application Materials Required:
Further Info:
https://www2.kek.jp/theory-center/theory_e/
 
Theory Center, KEK
1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801, Japan