Recruitment Information
NIMS strives to be a leading research institute for materials science across the world, and we are searching for people to work with.
We are looking for researchers who aspire to become world leaders in materials research, ambitious engineers who are willing to take on the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies as well as enthusiastic administrators who will support them and engage in the management of NIMS as professionals.
Recruitment information by type of position
Administrative Positions
Recruit information for permanent and fixed-term administrative positions.
Employment types
NIMS employs permanent staff with no fixed term of employment (up to retirement age), and fixed-term staff who are employed for a certain fixed period.
Permanent positions
No fixed term of employment (up to retirement age)
Public recruitment for permanent research and engineering positions typically occurs twice a year, from March to May and from September to October*. For administrative positions, recruitment is from March to June. Details vary by type of position, so please check the individual pages for each position. * Please also see the Special Public Recruitment (for permanent research positions equivalent to group leaders) which is open throughout the year.
Fixed-term positions
Employment for a fixed term
Public recruitment for fixed-term positions, which are categorized as research, engineering, technical support (technical assistance), and administrative positions, takes place periodically. The job description varies by position, so please check the individual pages for each position.
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2025.09.09
Postdoctoral Researcher in BiomaterialsResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Mechanobiology Group
Development and applications of liquid culture scaffolds
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2025.09.05
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Permanent MagnetsResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Green Magnetic Materials Group
A post-doctoral position is available for the evaluation of microstructure and its correlation with magnetic and thermal hysteresis. Applicants should have a strong background in magnetism, mate...
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2025.09.03
Postdoctoral Researcher in BiomaterialsResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Smart Polymers Group Group
Biology research centered on polymer materials
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2025.09.01
Special Researcher (Olfactory Sensors: General-Purpose Device)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Olfactory Sensors Group
Providing leadership in the development of devices integrating gas and olfactory sensors. Design and development of devices. Proactive lea...
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2025.09.01
ICYS Principal Investigator (PI)International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS)
As an ICYS Principal Investigator (PI) at NIMS, you will independently advance research based on your original ideas, managing your own small research unit and utilizing NIMS’s state-of-the-art ...
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2025.09.01
ICYS Reseach FellowInternational Center for Young Scientists (ICYS)
As an ICYS Research Fellow at NIMS, you will independently plan and conduct research based on your own ideas, making full use of NIMS’s state-of-the-art shared facilities. You are encouraged to ...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-17]
Unexplored inorganic nanomaterials, 1 position is availableResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Layered Nanochemistry Group
We, via original synthetic techniques to tune the properties of materials like iron oxides, aim at the development of high-performance, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly materials alternati...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-16]
Spin Energy, 1 position is availableResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Spin Caloritronics Group
Research on physics, materials, and devices that contribute to the development of thermoelectric conversion and thermal energy control technologies. To realize next-generation thermal management techn...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-15]
Designing and exploration of electro-ceramics materials, 1 position is availableResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Electro-ceramics Group
Promoting the exploration of electronic materials with high functionality, such as charge transport ,optoelectronics, piezoelectricity and dielectric properties, to further advance energy conservation...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-13]
Materials Science (for women), Several positions are availableNIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s expertise.
Basic, fundamental and applied research on materials and substances with a view to their application as materials. In particular, priority will be given to research into(1) Hydrogen-related materials,...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-14]
Battery Materials and Characterization, A few positions are availableResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Battery and Cell Materials Field
The qualified candidate will conduct research on the development of materials or characterization techniques for rechargeable batteries. The research centers on the following themes, constructing auto...
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2025.08.26
Researcher [R25-12]
Materials Science, Several positions are availableNIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s expertise.
Basic, fundamental and applied research on materials and substances with a view to their application as materials. In particular, priority will be given to research into(1) Hydrogen-related materials,...
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2025.08.21
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Materials ScienceResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA) ,Quantum Solid State Materials Group
Research on magnetic properties and related topics employing statistical physics methods. The successful candidate is expected to study the static and dynamical properties of phase transitions involvi...
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2025.08.20
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in ElectrochemistryResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team
Engaged in research on analyzing degradation behavior inside lithium-ion and next-generation batteries, as well as developing technologies for battery performance prediction. In particular, applies ph...
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2025.08.18
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Semiconductor DevicesResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
Development of diamond-based electronic devices
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2025.07.29
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Data-Driven ScienceCenter for Basic Research on Materials ,Data-driven Materials Research Field, Data-driven Materials Design Group
Conduct research and development on materials informatics (MI) methods utilizing data science (AI and machine learning).
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2025.07.14
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Supramolecular NanofilmResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Supermolecules Group
Fabrication and Functional Exploration of Supramolecular Thin Films for Electronics
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2025.07.08
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in ElectrochemistryResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team
Conducts research on material development and performance evaluation of next-generation storage battery materials and electrocatalyst materials. In particular, he/she is to be engaged in data-driven m...
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2025.07.07
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical CeramicsResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Optical Ceramics Group
Engage in experimental research on fabrication, bonding, and material characterization of transparent ceramics.
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2025.06.30
Postdoctoral Researcher in NanomaterialsResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Nanomaterials Group
Research on high-performance nonprecious metal catalysts using nanosheets and other novel nanomaterials.
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2025.06.16
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Solid-state physicsResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Semiconductor Defect Design Group
This position is for research on basic physical properties of semiconductor materials for quantum sensing applications using NV centers formed in diamond. Specifically, observation of electronic and s...
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2025.06.16
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic MaterialsResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Nanomaterials Field / Frontier Molecules Group
Research on miscibility control and high functionality of π-molecular liquid materials &nbs...
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2025.06.05
ICYS Special Call for Applications from Young Researchers in the U.S. ; ICYS Reseach Fellow (Post-doctoral Research Fellow)International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS)
Pursue independent research based on your original innovative ideas on materials in the best research environment of NIMS.Research Fields: Quantum Ma...
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2025.05.30
【Special Open Call】G25-01 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science,
Researcher (permanent position), Group Leaderaffiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) calls for outstanding researchers to create new research groups in various fields of Materials Science. The successful candidate will receive full suppo...
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2025.05.30
【Special Open Call】G25-02 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science,
Researcher (permanent position), Female candidates only, Group Leaderaffiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) calls for international applications for female researchers (group leaders) to lead research groups in order to promote women’s active partic...
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2025.05.30
【Special Open Call】S25-01 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 th...
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2025.05.27
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Green Magnetic Materials Group
A postdoctoral position on fundamental research of transverse thermoelectric properties of magnetic materials with a particular focus on permanent magnets. The candidate is expected to develop b...
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2025.05.08
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team
Unconventional electrocatalysts discovery via data-driven approaches.or Data-driven characterization ...
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2025.05.03
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Data-driven Polymer Design Group
Job Description:We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the development of advanced polymer materials designed to promote material circulat...
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2025.04.28
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electronic PropertiesCenter for Basic Research on Materials ,Photoemission Spectroscopy Group
Research on the electronic states for atomic-layer materials, magnetic/spintronic materials, and quantum materials using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, spin-resolved photoemission spectros...
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2025.04.05
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thermal Energy Materials Group
Development of thermoelectric materials & devices
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2025.03.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thin Film Electronics Group
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of functional oxide thin film transistor. The vacuum film fabrication and characterizations, as well as transisto...
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2025.03.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thermal Energy Materials Group
Development of thermal conductivity measurements and analysis
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2025.02.17
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)
Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group
A post doc position on the thin film fabrication for 3-dimentional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnet with less rare earth element and their magnetic and microstructure characterizations...
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2025.02.13
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Polymer Process Technology Team
Preparation of functional thin films, especially ultra-thin ion exchange membranes. Evaluation of their structure-property relationships and their performance in applications of RED power generation a...
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2025.01.20
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Chromophores Group
Synthesis and characterization of N-heteroacenes, pyrazinacenes
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2025.01.15
NIMS Postdoctral ReseacherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Hydrogen Ion Materials Group, Hydrogen Technology Materials Field
The successful candidate will work on the exploration of new electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction reaction or new reaction in organic electrolysis.
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2025.01.10
Postdoctoral Researcher One position availableResearch Center for Structural Materials ,Mechanical Properties Group
Micro-/nano-mechanical characterisation of metallic and ceramic materials. The successful candidate will study fundamental deformation processes at the extreme conditions (e.g. cryogenic or hot) of ap...
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2025.01.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Neuromorphic Devices Group
Fabrication and evaluation of spintronics-based neuromorphic devices
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2024.12.25
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Fabricate full cells for lithium-ion or other battery systems Develop technologies to improve performance and stability of full batteries
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2024.12.20
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Quantum Materials Simulation Group
The candidate is expected to work on either of the following research themes: Research using large-scale first-principles calculations and machine learning ...
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2024.11.28
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team
Research on material development and performance evaluation related to electrochemical energy conversion. In particular, he is engaged in research and development that utilizes material development, d...
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2024.11.06
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team
*Artificial Intelligence assisted experiment for ultra-accelerated discovery of novel electrocatalysts for water splitting, N2 reductions, and biomass conversion.*Data-driven char...
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2024.10.09
Special Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Electrochemical Nano-Bio Group
Research and development, as well as project management, in the development of medical devices using electrochemical technology.
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2024.10.08
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Environment-Controlled Microscopy Group
Development of environmental (mainly liquid environment) high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and rela...
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2024.09.13
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)
Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group
A post doc position on the development of Sm-Fe based permanent magnetic thin film and their magnetic and structural characterization for high performance. Background on magnetism and magnetic materia...
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2024.07.09
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Molecular Mechatronics Group
This project funded from NIMS focuses on the development of soft actuators using ionic liquid-crystalline polymers, amphiphilic block polymers, and redox-active conjugated polymers and their applicati...
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2024.06.22
NIMS Engineer (Fixed Term)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Mechanobiology Group
Design and synthesis of organic and polymeric compounds. Preparation of their assemblies and analyses on the resultant structures and propertie...
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2024.06.11
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group
A post-doc position on magnetic recording material research. A successful candidate is expected to pursue research works on the development of advanced magnetic storage media. For example, fabri...
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2024.06.11
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group
A post doc position on the thin film fabrication for 3-dimentional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnet with less rare earth element and their magnetic and microstructure characteriz...
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2024.06.04
Technical staffResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Smart Polymers Group
Polymer synthesis, cell experiments, some animals experiemnts. Analysis of experimental data. Other necessary research-related work.Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Em...
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2024.05.05
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Data-driven polymer Design Group
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of new polymer materials.He/she will develop functional polymer materials related to circular economy.
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2024.04.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Structural Materials ,Materials Evaluation Field, Structural Thermodynamics Group
Develop a program utilizing the phase-field method to replicate the nanostructure formation process in FePt-based magnetic recording media, supporting the research and development of novel magnetic re...
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2024.04.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Structural Materials ,Materials Evaluation Field, Structural Thermodynamics Group
Construction of a machine learning model for the nano-scale structure of FePt-based magnetic recording media.Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position....
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2024.04.11
NIMS Postdoctral ReseacherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Interface Electrochemistry Group
The successful candidate will work on the design and analysis of all-solid-state battery materials by high-throughput density functional theory calculations and machine learning methods. For more info...
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2024.04.08
Postdoctral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Electrochemical Nano-Bio Group
Elucidation of bioelectron transfer mechanisms through electrochemical experiments using microorganismsDuties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
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2024.04.04
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Functional Device Group
Research on magnetic sensors based on the anomalous Hall effect and/or tunnel magnetoresistance. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct experimental research on materials and devices, from materials...
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2023.12.19
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) ,Materials Manufacturing Field, High Temperature Materials Group
“Synthesis Process and Thermal Property Evaluation of Silica Insulation Material”This project aims at development of refined material and process for the next-generation insulation p...
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2023.12.01
Postdoctoral positionCenter for Basic Research on Materials ,Data-driven Materials Research Field, Data-driven Materials Design Group
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to study material science by using machine learning and ab-initio simulation.
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2023.10.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Characterization of Na-ion battery Development of Na-ion full cell Characterization of thermal stability of Na-ion battery material...
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2023.09.26
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental materials (GREEN), Devision of Battery Materials ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Development and characterization of novel electrolyte and electrode materials for multivalent-metal based batteries.
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2023.09.13
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Photovoltaic Materials Group
Fabrication of highly efficient perovskite solar cells Develop high-band-gap perovskite materials and improve performance
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2023.09.04
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials
R&D for JST-START (Program for Creating STart-ups from Advanced Research and Technology) "CO2 recovery from methane/CO2 mixtures containing high-concentration CO2 using polymer sorbents&...
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2023.08.21
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Chromophores Group
The Yamauchi Materials Space Tectonics JST-ERATO project invite applications for one postdoctoral researcher in the fields of Additive Manufacturing, Supra...
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2023.07.03
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Characterization of Zn-ion battery Study of metal deposition/dissolution
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2023.05.17
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter for Basic Research on Materials ,Nanoprobe Group
The successful candidate will work on on-surface chemistry with high-resolution atomic force microscope/scanning tunneling microscope system, operating in ultra-high vacuum at low temperature.
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2023.04.07
Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter for Basic Research on Materials, Advanced Materials Characterization Field ,Quantum Beam Diffraction Group
Materials informatics for fuel cell catalysts and/or Surface measurements under vac & spectroscopy for electrocatalysts ...
Mid-career recruitment ratio presented according to the Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies Act
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-career recruitment ratio of regular employees | 95% | 89% | 81% |