2025.12.23

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

Fixed Term:Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA), Layered Nanochemistry Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of Positions 1
Affiliation Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA)
Layered Nanochemistry Group
Work Description
Synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials including layered materials
Scope of Work Description Change Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
  1. Possess a PhD degree or be expected to receive a degree by the start of employment.
  2. Be fluent in English for communication in writing and speaking.
  3. Demonstrated success or a willingness to learn in the development of materials applicable to catalysts and electrocatalysts.
Starting Date April 1st 2026
Term 1 year (possibly renewable with annual evaluation)
Contract Renewal Criteria / Maximum Employment Period Renewal of the contract will be determined based on work performance, work attitude, progress of the work engaged in, workload at the end of the contract period, budget situation, and other factors. The maximum employment period shall not exceed five (5) years. This may be subject to change because of amendments to the Working Regulations.
Work Place National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki-Site (1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki)
Scope of Work Location Changes The scope of the change of place of work shall be limited to each of the Employer’s site, as well as other locations separately approved by the Employer.
Work Hours  7 hours 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.
Holiday Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year Holidays, annual paid leave and other holidays as stipulated in the Working Regulations.
Salary / Supply
  • Monthly salary 344,860 yen
  • Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary(Article 10, item 3 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)
Trial Period Two months from the start date of employment
Insurance Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance and Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in these insurances when working conditions meet the requirements.
Employer President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
How to Apply
Candidates should send the following by e-mail in Word or pdf format.
  1. NIMS-CV (with photo)
  2. Reprints of three selected papers
  3. Brief summary of past accomplishments
  4. Names and e-mail addresses of two references
Documents submitted will not be returned.
Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address Below
Deadline Until position is filled.
Selection Process Document screening and interview. (Possibility of online interview.)
Contact to Yusuke IDE
Layered Nanochemistry Group
Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
E-Mail: IDE.Yusuke=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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