2025.09.01
Special Researcher (Olfactory Sensors: General-Purpose Device)
Fixed Term：Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, Olfactory Sensors Group
We are inviting applications for Special Research Fellows (leaders responsible for spearheading research and development) to participate in a new large-scale project launched through an All-Japan collaboration among industry, academia, and government.
| Field or Position | Special Researcher (Olfactory Sensors: General-Purpose Device) |
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| Number of Positions | Limited number of positions |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials
Olfactory Sensors Group |
| Work Description | Providing leadership in the development of devices integrating gas and olfactory sensors.
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| Scope of Work Description Change | ・Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. ・The details are subject to change in the event that the anticipated large-scale project is not funded. |
| Qualification |
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| Starting Date | As early as possible from January 2026 onward (negotiable) |
| 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 (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. |
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| 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) |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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| How to Apply |
Please note that submitted documents cannot be returned. In addition, all information provided in connection with your application will be strictly managed in accordance with our Personal Information Protection Policy and will be used solely for the purpose of the selection process. |
| Delivery Address | The contact address below |
| Deadline | The recruitment will end upon selection of a suitable applicant. |
| Selection Process | Applicants who pass the document screening will be invited for an interview. |
| Contact to | Genki Yoshikawa Olfactory Sensors Group, Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan TEL: +81-29-860-4749 E-Mail: YOSHIKAWA.Genki=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |