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Ritsumeikan Synchrotron Radiation Center Postdoctoral Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at Ritsumeikan's compact electron storage ring synchrotron facility (SR Center), characterizing advanced battery materials and semiconductor thin films.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or Synchrotron Instrumentation
English language proficiency: English or Japanese fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Publications in X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) or superconducting magnet design
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Salaried postdoctoral position: ¥350,000–¥420,000/month gross + research budget
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Not applicable (employed postdoctoral researcher)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ritsumeikan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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