Postdoc in polymer science

The opportunity Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will create cutting-edge material solutions for future energy application, such as material solution for clean energy, circular economy, etc.
• You will conduct R&D work in the technical area of polymer science.
• You will identify new ideas, initiate new research projects and ensure relevant IP protection.
• You will execute research projects as project leader or key project member.
• You will work with colleagues in Hitachi Energy Research China and global, and collaborate and support business units in the material science and technology area.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a PhD in polymer material, elastomer, rubber or a related field.
• Excellent innovation capability and competence of application-oriented research.
• Outstanding communication skills, task ownership, and analytical capabilities.
• Capable to run projects independently with excellent project planning, execution and management. Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to travel abroad, including short-term job rotation as required.
• Spoken and written English as working language.

More About Us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.

Publication date : 2026-05-01