Chiba University, International Center for Hadron Astrophysics
Position ID:
Chiba University-International Center for Hadron Astrophysics-PD [#32192]
Position Title:
Research Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Chiba, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
Subject Areas:
Physics / Experimental High Energy Physics, High Energy Physics
Astrophysics / High Energy Astrophysics, Instrumentation/Observation/Experiment, Neutrino Astronomy, particle astrophysics
Astrophysics / High Energy Astrophysics, Instrumentation/Observation/Experiment, Neutrino Astronomy, particle astrophysics
Appl Deadline:
2026/09/04 23:59:59* (posted 2026/06/11, listed until 2026/12/11)
Position Description:
Position Description
The International Center for Hadron Astrophysics (ICEHAP) at Chiba University, Japan, invites highly motivated and qualified candidates to apply for a Research Associate position focusing on the development of the Cherenkov detector modules for the IceCube-Gen2 neutrino observatory at the South Pole. The neutrino astronomy group at ICEHAP has led several internationally recognized research projects. These include the discovery of the first two PeV-energy neutrinos with IceCube, the first identification of a high-energy neutrino source with the multi-messenger observation following the high-energy neutrino event, IceCube-170922A, and the study of the composition of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays through the search for neutrinos with energies beyond 100 PeV. ICEHAP is also responsible for the highly sensitive and cost-effective optical sensors called D-Egg, which is one of the main detector systems for the IceCube Upgrade. Based on the experience gained from the development of the newly designed optical modules and the production and calibration studies performed at ICEHAP, we are also expected to play a leading role in the development of new optical sensor modules for the planned IceCube-Gen2 project, the next generation of the ongoing IceCube observatory. The successful candidate will be strongly committed to developing and calibrating the next generation of deep-ice optical detectors and the associated software for IceCube-Gen2. The selected candidate will also be expected to make significant contributions to the data analysis of the IceCube Upgrade, which is scheduled to begin collecting data in summer 2026. Our group is pioneering neutrino astrophysics in the GeV range with the IceCube Upgrade, an area that has not been extensively explored by other neutrino detectors. A Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics, astroparticle physics, or a related field is required for this position. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, depending on budget availability. Review of applications will begin in July 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified. Citizens of any nationality are welcome to apply. Chiba University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Chiba City is within a half-hour train ride from central Tokyo and Narita Tokyo International Airport.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
International Center for Hadron Astrophysics,
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University,
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba City,
Chiba 263-8522, Japan
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University,
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba City,
Chiba 263-8522, Japan