NIMS employs outstanding scientists from various countries

Current Positions Available

2024.04.16 NEW #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】 G24-01 Leaders Promoting Research in Materials Science, Researcher (permanent position), Group Leader,

will be affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan) calls for outstanding researchers to create new research groups in various fields of Materials Science. The successful candidate will receive full support for prompt start-up of research activities through preferential measures such as ...

2024.04.16 NEW #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】 G24-02 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science / Researcher (permanent position) / Female candidates only / Group Leader /

will be affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS

NIMS calls for international applications for female researchers (group leaders) to lead research groups in order to promote women’s active participation and advancement. The successful candidate will receive support for prompt start-up of research activities through preferential measures such...

2024.04.16 NEW #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】S24-01 World-Class Leaders for Research in Materials Science, Fellow or Distinguished Group Leader (permanent researcher position),

affiliated to one of the existing research centers in NIMS.

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is launching an international open call for outstanding researchers who can drive world-class research in materials science, to further strengthen the research at NIMS as a Specified National Research and Development Agency. The successful candidate wi...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-01] Materials Science,

NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) invites applications from researchers in a broad range of materials science disciplines. Applicants may specialize in any area of materials science, including materials engineering, solid state physics, materials chemistry, and materials data science, ...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-02] Materials Science (for women),

NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is seeking outstanding female researchers for materials research. Applicants may specialize in any area of materials science, including materials engineering, solid state physics, materials chemistry, and materials data science, as long as the research...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-03] Materials & Characterization Techniques for Electrochemical Devices,

Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN), Battery Materials Analysis Group

The qualified candidate conducts research on the development of materials and characterization techniques for electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and water electrolyzers. The research includes in situ/operando observation of multiscale physicochemical phenomena taking...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-04] Magnetic Refrigeration System,

Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Magnetic Refrigeration System Group

Conduct basic research on magnetic refrigeration systems to develop equipment for social implementation. Dramatically improve the liquefaction and refrigeration efficiency of hydrogen and other industrial gases by developing liquefiers and refrigerators using magnetic refrigeration. Specifically, we...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-05] Development of Circular Materials,

Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, Environmental Circulation Composite Materials Group

Research on the development of circular materials towards the realization of an energy-efficient, decarbonized society, and material circulation. Especially the design of the structures and functions of materials, materials manufacturing, and recycling technologies inspired by the mineral and its na...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-06] Metal Additive Manufacturing,

Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM), Additive Manufacturing Group

In order to develop innovative structural materials suitable for 3D metal additive manufacturing that can realize complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with conventional technologies, those who are hired will investigate the correlation between process conditions, microstructure, properties a...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-07] Semiconductor Devices for Next Generation,

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Thin Film Electronics Group

Next-generation semiconductor transistors have a three-dimensional structure consisting of a two-dimensional nanosheet channel and a gate insulator/electrode (GAA) that covers the channel. The key technology is atomic layer deposition (ALD). In this research field, we will develop new materials, dep...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-08] Neuromorphic Devices,

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Ionic Devices Group

We will conduct research and development of neuromorphic devices and neural network circuits, which will be fundamental elements of edge computing and brain-inspired computing, which are expected to become next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Using various materials such as ion...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-09] Advanced Photoemission Spectroscopy,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Photoemission Spectroscopy Group

We will develop advanced measurement techniques based on photoemission spectroscopy with lasers and synchrotron radiation. Using these techniques, we will research the electronic states of quantum materials, semiconductors, spintronics materials, etc., and elucidate the origin of their functions. We...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-10] Synchrotron Radiation Imaging,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)

The qualified candidate will lead the development of advanced microscopic imaging measurement techniques by X-rays absorption and scattering at NanoTerasu and other synchrotron radiation facilities and apply them to materials research such as magnetic materials and quantum materials. One is also exp...

2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-11] Computational Materials Design with Simulations and Data-driven Science,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Data-driven Materials Design Group

Obtain large amounts of new computational data using computational simulation methods, especially classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, coarse-grained MD, and first-principles simulations. In particular, she/he will explore new soft materials such as polymers with the obtained computational...

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Hiring Policy

  • NIMS employs outstanding scientists from various countries who have abundant knowledge and strong research skills in materials science.
  • We will welcome the application from female researchers, non-Japanese researchers and researchers who have careers in private companies.

Conditions for Employment

  • As a general rule the position is permanent (Retirement age as of FY2023~2024: 61). However, the applicants may be accepted as five-year or less fixed term employees if the reviewers judge that final decision should be made after watching the performance of the applicants on the job. If this is the case, they can be reviewed for transfer to permanent researchers after a certain period of time.
  • Even under such fixed term employment, working conditions including annual income shall comply with the treatment of permanent employee. For instance, they are covered under the national public service personal mutual aid system. They can get an exemption from repayments of scholarship loan by JASSO (only for scholarships for graduate programs (category 1) received by March 31, 2004). They also can apply Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS. Workmen's accident compensation and employment insurance are available.
  • Following the national government employees, the retirement age will be raised by one year every two years in stages starting in April 2023, and will be 65 years old after April 2031. (For those born on or after April 2, 1967, the retirement age will be 65.)

Policy of Recruitment and Screening

  • Employment information is being announced worldwide through our website and advertisement on prestigious academic journals.
  • Candidates are selected through an impartial, multi-faceted examination process, which includes a review of the application documents and an interview.

Employment Data

Salaries (estimate in FY2019)

  • Immediately after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 6.27 million Yen (estimate)
  • Five years after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 6.7 million Yen (estimate)
  • Ten years after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 8.07 million Yen (estimate)

The above data are based on an annual salary scheme that consists of basic salary, achievement allowance and other benefits, such as the ability allowance, the terminal allowance, the diligence allowance and the retirement allowance.
The above data are just for reference.

Hiring to date (As of April 1, 2023)

  • FY2022: 14
  • FY2021: 18
  • FY2020: 10
  • FY2019: 16
  • FY2018: 16
  • FY2017: 14
  • FY2016: 15

Inquiries

Human Resources Development Office
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047 JAPAN
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