2026.04.25
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Recording
Fixed Term：Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM), Magnetic Recording Materials Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Recording |
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| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Affiliation |
Magnetic Recording Materials Group
Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) |
| Work Description | This project aims to demonstrate new recording principles using ferroelectric and multiferroic materials. Thin films will be fabricated by sputtering, and their magnetic and electrical properties will be systematically controlled and characterized. By correlating these properties with microstructural observations, the underlying mechanisms governing property emergence will be elucidated. The obtained insights will be fed back into the fabrication process to develop high-performance thin films. Background on thin film fabrication, magnetism and magnetic materials, ferroelectric materials and their electrical characterization is required. Experiences on the sputtering and/or microstructure characterization by TEM are desirable. The candidate must have a strong motivation in learning TEM observation. |
| 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 | June 1, 2026 or later (negotiable) |
| Term | One year (renewable 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 five (5) years. This may be subject to change because of amendments to the Working Regulations. |
| Work Place | National Institute for Materials Science, Sengen-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) 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) |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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| How to Apply | Send the following documents to TAKAHASHI.Yukiko=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") with subject: post doc application.
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| Deadline | Until position is filled |
| Contact to | Yukiko Takahashi Magnetic Recording Materials Group Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials National Institute for Materials Science 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, 305-0047 Japan E-Mail: yukiko.takahashi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") Group Website: https://www.nims.go.jp/group/mrmg/en/ |