2025.07.02

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Inorganic Solid State Chemistry

Fixed Term： Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (MANA), Quantum Solid State Materials Group

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Field or Position	NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Inorganic Solid State Chemistry
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.
Scope of Work Description Change	Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification	Doctoral degree or be expected to obtain it by the time of appointment. Experience in the field of inorganic solid-state chemistry, such as oxide materials, is desirable, along with expertise in powder and single crystal growth techniques, as well as in X-ray structural analysis of inorganic solids.
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.
Salary / Supply	Monthly salary: 317,570 JPY – 376,380 JPY (to be determined in accordance with the Salary Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees). The monthly salary includes fixed overtime pay (as stipulated in Article 10, Item 3 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees).
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)
How to Apply	Candidates should send the following by e-mail in PDF format. NIMS-CV with your photo List of publications, invited presentations, etc. Reprints of three selected papers Brief summary of past accomplishments Names and e-mail addresses of two references * 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.Yoshihiro=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")