Special Postdoctoral Researchers Program
Currently accepting applications for the FY 2027 Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) Program Apply
Objective
There is a pressing need to make the most of creative and basic research potential if we are to pioneer new frontiers in science and technology on a global scale. And for this our greatest hope lies with the work of talented and free-thinking young scientists. RIKEN's program for Special Postdoctoral Researchers (SPDR) was instituted to provide young and creative scientists the opportunity to be involved in autonomous and independent research that is in line with RIKEN objectives and research fields.
Features
- 1. RIKEN's program for Special Postdoctoral Researchers was instituted to provide young and creative scientists the opportunity to be involved in autonomous and independent research that is in line with RIKEN objectives and research fields.
- 2.To the extent possible, the Special Postdoctoral Researcher will have free access to various RIKEN facilities and equipment.
- 3.Qualifications:
For details, see the FY 2027 call - 4.This is a three year fixed term contract position. Should the Special Postdoctoral Researcher take maternity and/or childcare leave during the contracted period, the contract duration can be extended.
Research fields
All areas of mathematical sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, medical science, and scientific and technological engineering that relate to research being conducted at RIKEN.
Selection process
Applications are publicly solicited each year. A committee comprised of scientists working in the relevant fields both inside and outside RIKEN, carefully screens each applicant on the basis of submitted documents and an interview.
Please refer to the FY 2027 call for SPDR Applicants for detailed information on application deadlines and schedule.
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Contact
SPDR Desk
Research Personnel Development Section, Human Resources Strategy Division,
Human Resources Group, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198
Email: wakate@ml.riken.jp