2025.11.06
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Fixed Term：Center for Basic Research on Materials, Data-driven Materials Research Field, Materials Modeling Group
| Field or Position | NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 1position |
| Affiliation |
Center for Basic Research on Materials
Data-driven Materials Research Field, Materials Modeling Group |
| Work Description | This position is offered within the GteX project, which promotes digital transformation (DX) in materials research. The successful candidate will work primarily on the development of battery-related materials by utilizing experimental and computational data shared through participating projects. Using data-driven approaches, the research will focus on proposing strategies for optimizing materials and processes, and on establishing design guidelines. The researcher will collaborate closely with experts in data platforms as well as experimental and analytical teams within and outside NIMS. A well-equipped computational environment is available to support data-driven research. The candidate is expected to contribute to the establishment of new methodologies for materials development through the integration of materials science and data science. |
| Scope of Work Description Change | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Qualification |
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| Starting Date | February 1st 2026 or after (negotiable) |
| Term | From the date of hire until January 31, 2027 |
| 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. |
| Salary / Supply | 344,860 yen ~ 446,210 Details are subject to NIMS regulations. 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 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 | Send the following items by email:
* Application documents submitted will not be returned |
| Delivery Address | TATENO Akemi Research Network and Facility Services Division Administration National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan. Tel: +81-29-859-3354(ext:8852) Email: TATENO.Akemi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |
| Deadline | Until qualified candidate is found. |
| Selection Process | After document screening, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. |
| Contact to | DEMURA Masahiko Research Network and Facility Services Division National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: DEMURA.Masahiko=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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