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Join a global community of innovators. Together, we explore the frontiers of photonics through our research vision, “Edge Photonics,” to address the challenges of tomorrow.
From undergraduate and graduate students to postdoctoral researchers and early-career PIs, RAP provides a state-of-the-art research environment and diverse opportunities to accelerate your research career.

Research Opportunities for Students

Undergraduate and Graduate Students (Master’s and Doctoral Programs)

Undergraduate and graduate students can participate in cutting-edge research at RAP under the guidance of RIKEN researchers. Through hands-on research experience, students develop essential research skills and build a strong foundation for their future scientific careers.

  • Bachelor’s students
  • Master’s students
  • PhD students
  • JRA
  • RSR

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Career Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers

Early-Career Principal Investigators (PIs), Postdoctoral Researchers, and Research Scientists

RAP offers diverse career opportunities for early-career researchers, ranging from leading independent research teams to pursuing research as postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and technical staff. We provide an environment where researchers can take on new scientific challenges and advance their careers.

  • ECL
  • SPDR
  • Research Scientist
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Technical Staff
  • Research Part-time Worker

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Collaborative Research Opportunities

Research Fellows

RAP provides opportunities for researchers from universities, research institutions, and industry to participate in collaborative research activities. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to foster scientific innovation and generate new research outcomes.

  • Research Fellows

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