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Open Scientist Jobs in Japan
for Indian Researchers

Japan is one of the world's top destinations for scientific research. Universities, national institutes (RIKEN, NIMS, AIST), and corporate labs actively recruit international scientists — often with English as the working language.

¥4M–10M

Annual salary range

English

Often working language

800+

Universities & institutes

JSPS / LOTUS

Funded fellowships available

Open Roles

Research Positions Available

Postdoctoral Researcher

Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Biology, CS/AI

Most common entry for PhD holders

Research Scientist

Industry R&D, government labs (RIKEN, NIMS, AIST)

Permanent or fixed-term positions

University Faculty / Lecturer

All disciplines — national and private universities

Requires PhD + publications

Lab / Research Technician

Experimental science, instrumentation, data collection

For master's or experienced BSc holders

Corporate R&D Scientist

Sony, Panasonic, Toyota, Hitachi, Fujitsu labs

English-friendly; competitive salaries

JSPS / LOTUS Fellow

Competitive funded fellowships across all fields

IJK supports your application

Where to Work

Top Institutions Hiring Indian Scientists

University of TokyoKyoto UniversityOsaka UniversityTohoku UniversityRIKEN (理化学研究所)NIMS (物質材料研究機構)AIST (産業技術総合研究所)Nagoya UniversityTsukuba UniversityKyushu UniversityWaseda UniversityKeio University

IJK maintains relationships with labs actively recruiting Indian researchers. We help you identify the right PI (Principal Investigator), introduce you directly, and support your fellowship or researcher visa application.

Also Consider

JSPS & LOTUS Fellowships

For early-career researchers, competitive fellowships like JSPS Postdoctoral (¥362,000/month) and JST LOTUS (¥240,000/month) offer a funded path to Japan research. IJK helps with PI search and application preparation.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need to speak Japanese for research roles?

English is widely accepted at universities and research institutes. International labs often operate entirely in English. However, daily life in Japan is easier with basic Japanese — IJK includes language support.

What visa do researchers use?

The Researcher visa (for government/university positions) or Highly Skilled Professional visa (for industry researchers with a points score). IJK identifies the right category for your situation.

Is a PhD required?

For postdoc and faculty roles — yes. For research technician and some industry R&D roles, a master's degree or equivalent experience is sufficient.

What about JSPS and LOTUS fellowships?

These are competitive funded fellowships worth ¥262,000–¥362,000/month. IJK helps you identify host labs and prepare applications. See our Scholarships section for full details.

Open Scientist Jobs in Japanfor Indian Researchers