2026.10.02
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Fixed Term：Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB), Tissue Regeneration Materials Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
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| Number of Positions | One position available |
| Affiliation |
Tissue Regeneration Materials Group
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB) |
| Work Description | Design, preparation, and characterization of biomaterials
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| Scope of Work Description Change | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Qualification | The ideal candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree (or anticipate a Ph.D. degree prior to starting the postdoc).
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| Starting Date | January 1,2026 or later |
| Term | 0.5 year from the date of appointment, with the possibility of renewal subject to annual review. |
| 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, 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 | The salary range for Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 325,360 JPY – 385,626 JPY.(Deemed overtime allowance included in monthly salary) In accordance with NIMS regulations, deemed overtime allowance, commuting allowance (with conditions), and social insurance are included. *There is no annual salary raise system; however, the salary may be revised upon contract renewal. |
| Trial Period | Two months from the start date of employment |
| Insurance | Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Employees' Pension Insurance, Employment insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance are provided (enrollment in each insurance is subject to meeting the requirements stipulated by law). |
| Employer | President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) |
| How to Apply | Please compile all of the following application documents into a single ZIP file and upload it via the Box link below. After the upload is complete, please be sure to send the names of the uploaded files and other relevant information to [ YOSHITOMI.Toru=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") ]. Upload Link (BOX): https://nims.ent.box.com/f/d40f8337b95a4d8badf21472876f6456
* All personal information provided in connection with the application will be used solely for the purpose of the selection process and will not be used for any other purpose. |
| Deadline | Until the position is filled. |
| Selection Process | Document Screening and Interview. The submitted documents will be used only for the purpose of selection. The result will be sent only to successful applicants. |
| Contact to | Toru Yoshitomi Guoping Chen Group Leader Tissue Regeneration Materials Group Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: YOSHITOMI.Toru=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |