2025.11.14

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

Fixed Term:Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Frontier Molecules Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of Positions 1名
Affiliation Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)
Frontier Molecules Group
Work Description
  • Creation of advanced π-liquid molecular materials.
  • Research into improving the functionality of π-liquid materials, including the development of liquid electrets and the creation of functional π-gels.
Scope of Work Description Change Duties are subject to change within the scope of the employee's position.
Qualification
  • Applicant should (or is expected to) have a Ph.D. degree in the field of chemistry.
  • Organic synthesis (essential), experience in synthesis of π-conjugated molecules preferred.
  • Applicant should have a sufficient communication skill either in Japanese or English.
Starting Date April 1st,2026 or after
Term 1 Year
(Possibly up to 5 Years 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 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 (negotiable as the flex-time system)
Holiday Saturday, Sunday, annual paid leave and National Holidays
Salary / Supply
  • Monthly salary: 376,380yen
  • Commuting allowance and national insurance will also be covered.
Trial Period Two months from the start date of employment
Insurance Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance and Workers’ 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)
How to Apply
Send the following items by email:
  1. NIMS-CV with Your Photo
  2. List of Publications Including Papers and Invited Talks
  3. Brief Summary of Your Research Accomplishments (1 Page / A4 Size)
  4. Self-Promotion (1 Page / A4 Size)
  5. Reprints: PDF files of 3 Papers
  6. Name, Affiliation and Contact Details of Two Referees
Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address The contact address below
Deadline Until qualified candidate is found.
Selection Process After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Contact to Takashi NAKANISHI
Frontier Molecules Group
Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
E-Mail: NAKANISHI.Takashi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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