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Company Name

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Job Type

Research and Development

Work Detail

Basic Research: Aiming to deepen fundamental understanding of chemistry and create new technologies and materials that meet needs. Applied Research and Development: Developing specific products and processes based on the knowledge and technologies gained from basic research. Technical Services: Providing technical support to enable customers to make optimal use of products, including troubleshooting and improvement suggestions. Analysis: Supporting research and development with highly accurate analysis and interpretation technologies.

Ideal Profile

[Eligibility Requirements] Applicants must have completed one of the following programs within the past year from the scheduled start date, or be expected to complete them by the end of March of the following year. Technical Fields: Technical Colleges (Undergraduate and Advanced Courses), Vocational Schools, Universities, Graduate Schools (Master's and Doctoral Programs) [Recruitment Subjects] Technical Fields: Science and Engineering (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) *We have a track record of hiring liberal arts graduates for digital positions. [Required Documents] Application form, academic transcript, certificate of expected graduation, research summary (technical fields only) [Selection Process] Document screening, aptitude test, interviews (multiple rounds)

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

The application requirements explicitly state that applicants must have a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral), and the starting salary is set according to the doctoral level (351,000 yen/month for Doctoral graduates).

Work Location

Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Toyama, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shiga, Osaka, Kagawa, Okayama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and others. *We will consider your desired job and work location when determining your initial assignment.

Phd. Stating Salary

Doctoral degree: ¥351,000/month Master's degree: ¥300,000/month Bachelor's degree/Technical college advanced course: ¥278,000/month Technical college undergraduate course/Vocational school: ¥236,000/month * Allowances are not included in the figures. *Based on 2025 graduate figures.

Selection Flow

STEP 1: Online application → STEP 2: Registration of application form, aptitude test, and academic transcript → STEP 3: Interviews (multiple rounds, individual interviews) → STEP 4: Provisional job offer

External Site

https://www.m-chemical.co.jp/saiyo/recruit/requirements/

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