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Fixed Term : Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science (GREEN)

2012.01.24Fixed Term Researcher


Field or PositionPostdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term )
Number of People1 position available
AffiliationGlobal Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science (GREEN)
Job Summary
  • Design and synthesis of high performance thermal insulating and spectral selective materials for thermal management applications
  • Synthesis of nano-structured materials using opal, inverse opal and other self-assembly techniques
  • Growth of thin films / coatings and experimental characterisations of their physical and thermal properties
  • Preparation of reports and presentation files
QualificationThe applicant should (or is expected to) have a Ph.D. degree in the field of materials science or related subjects. We especially welcome self-motivated individuals with experience in the above mentioned research.
Arrival TimeApril 1st 2012 (negotiable)
Term1 year (Possibly up to 5 years)
Work PlaceNational Institute for Materials Science, Namiki-site (Tsukuba city, Ibaraki)
Work Hours7 hours 45 minutes a day (negotiable as the flex-time system)
HolidaySaturday, Sunday, and National Holidays
Salary / SupplySupply Followed by NIMS regulations. Commuting allowance and national insurance are also included.
How to ApplyEmail or post following items:

  1. CV with your photo
  2. List of publications
  3. Summary of your PhD (1 page / A4 size)
  4. Brief summary of your research accomplishments (1 page / A4 size)
  5. Self-promotion ( 1 page / A4 size)
  6. Reprints: PDF files of no more than 3 papers
  7. Name, affiliation and contact details of at least two referees

(Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.)

Delivey AddressE-mail: WU.Rudder=nims.go.jp(Please change "=" to "@")
DeadlineUntil qualified candidate is found.
How to JudgeAfter document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Contact to
Dr. Rudder Wu
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan

E-mail: WU.Rudder=nims.go.jp(Please change "=" to "@")