2025.07.02
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Inorganic Solid State Chemistry
Fixed Term： Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA), Quantum Solid State Materials Group
| Field or Position | NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Inorganic Solid State Chemistry |
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| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA)
Quantum Solid State Materials Group |
| Work Description | A postdoctoral position on fundamental research of new solid-state ionic conductors with a particular focus on solid-state halide ion batteries. The candidate is expected to develop bulk ionic conductors with specific framework forming ionic conduction paths using different synthesis techniques to evaluate their ionic conducting properties.
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| Scope of Work Description Change | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
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| Starting Date | October 2025 or later (negotiable) |
| Term | 1 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 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. |
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| 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) |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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| How to Apply | Candidates should send the following by e-mail in PDF format.
* Specified formats for CVs are found in the "Related Files and Links" section below. * Note that you do not need to prepare NIMS -CV (Word file) listed at the top of the list. *Please note that submitted documents will not be returned.*Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the NIMS privacy policy. |
| Deadline | Until position is filled. |
| Selection Process | Document screening and interview. An online interview may be conducted if necessary. |
| Contact to | Yoshihiro Tsujimoto Quantum Solid State Materials Group, Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: Tsujimoto.Yoshihieo=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |