2026.02.25
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Fixed Term：Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Materials Modeling Group（Group Leader:Masahiko Demura)
| Field or Position | NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 1position |
| Affiliation |
Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)
Materials Modeling Group(Group Leader:Masahiko Demura) |
| Work Description | The successful candidate will engage in the development of hydrogen visualization techniques using conductive polymers, as well as simulation technologies for hydrogen diffusion in metals utilizing machine learning. Microstructure-dependent hydrogen diffusion behavior in metals, such as grain boundaries, will be analyzed experimentally. By leveraging large-scale experimental datasets in combination with machine learning techniques, the project aims to perform high-throughput exploration of material factors governing hydrogen diffusion and to develop predictive simulation methodologies for hydrogen transport within metallic materials. |
| 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 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 | The salary range for Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 335,417 JPY – 385,613 JPY. 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), 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) E-Mail: 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 | KAKINUMA Hiroshi Materials Modeling Group Data-driven Materials Research Field Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: KAKINUMA.Hiroshi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") E-Mail(cc): hiroshi.kakinuma.a1=tohoku.ac.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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