About the position
Postdoctoral researcher position for the JST FOREST research project on precise analysis and extremization of structural homogeneity in polymer networks, led by Project Assoc. Prof. Shintaro Nakagawa
Work content and job description
Immediately after appointment:
The successful candidate will work jointly with Project Assoc. Prof. Shintaro Nakagawa on the research project on precise analysis and extremization of structural homogeneity in polymer networks, funded by the JST FOREST program. The project aims to quantitatively evaluate the structural homogeneity/inhomogeneity of polymer networks through analysis of specially designed model networks, and to establish methods to maximize the homogeneity. Main tasks include synthesis of model polymers and their precursors, structural evaluation using various techniques such as scattering methods, and evaluation of physical (mainly mechanical) properties.
Related papers:
[1] Nakagawa et al. Adv. Mater. 2023, 35, 2301124. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301124
[2] Sasaki et al. Macromolecules 2025, 58, 13180. DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5c02407
Furthermore, the successful candidate is encouraged to utilize the JST system for "Voluntary Research Activities by Young Researchers" to launch and manage their own research themes, as long as they do not hinder the advancement of the primary project.
(Scope of changes) No changes
Work experience
(1) Ability to communicate in Japanese and/or English.
(2) Ability to independently plan and conduct research in at least one of the following areas: synthesis, structural characterization, or mechanical property evaluation of polymer materials (not necessary to be experienced in all three).
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance :
available (MEXT Mutual Aid Association)
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Attached documents
Other online application forms
(1) Curriculum Vitae: Including contact information, educational background, work experience, qualifications, and any honors or penalties. No photo required.
(2) List of Research Achievements
(3) Summary of Research to Date: Within one page.
(4) Contact information for one reference: Name, job title, affiliation, and email address of a person who can provide an opinion on the applicant.
Note 1: All documents must be prepared on A4-size (free format) and written in Japanese or English. Please combine all documents into a single PDF file.
Note 2: Applicant who has been employed by Hokkaido University from April 1, 2013 (any position, including Part-time Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellow, Research Assistant and Short-term Support Assistant, etc.) should provide full details of their employment history.
Selection
Selection based on document screening followed by an online interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Notification of result
The successful candidate will be contacted by e-mail within 2 weeks after the interview.
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