Position Description

Job description:
The Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in particle phenomenology under the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) – International Leading Research project “Promotion of Muon Particle Physics in an International Framework” (Project Leader: Satoshi Mihara, Co-Investigator: Ryuichiro Kitano). The successful candidate will carry out research in particle phenomenology. About six months of the appointment are expected to be spent at an overseas institute (such as PSI, CERN, or FNAL) for collaborative work related to the project. Applicants with backgrounds in experimental particle physics are also welcome.

Institution:
Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Duration:
Until March 31 2029 (renewed annually; total of up to 3 years)

Starting date:
As early as possible on or after April 1 2026

Deadline:
November 30 2025 (Sunday), 9:00 a.m. JST

Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics at the time of appointment.

Salary:
Determined according to Kyoto University regulations, based on qualifications and experience (annual salary system; approx. 380,000 JPY per month).

Working style:
Discretionary labor system for specialized work (equivalent to 38 h 45 min per week, 7 h 45 min per day).

Application materials:
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) List of publications (mark up to three major papers)
(3) Possible starting date
(4) Research summary
(5) Research plan after appointment
(6) Two letters of recommendation

How to apply:
Items (1)–(5) should be combined into a single PDF file and sent by email to ryuichiro.kitano@yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp with the subject line “PD-apply.” Recommendation letters should also be sent to the same address.

Contact:
Ryuichiro Kitano
Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University
Email: ryuichiro.kitano@yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Additional information:
Kyoto University promotes gender equality and encourages applications from women. Application documents will be used only for recruitment purposes and will not be returned. Smoking is prohibited indoors on all campuses; outdoor smoking is allowed only in designated areas.