2025.04.18

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)

Fixed Term：Spin theory group, Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials,Spin theory group

#Fixed Term#Researcher

Field or Position	NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)
Number of People	1
Affiliation	Spin theory group, Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials Spin theory group
Job Summary	Theoretical research using first-principles calculations. The postdoctoral researcher will be engaged in developing and applying novel first-principles computational methods or software infrastructure for data-driven approaches. Target application domains include magnetic materials, semiconductors, superconductors, and dielectrics. Specific research topics will be selected within this scope, based on the postdoctoral researcher’s interests and expertise.
Scope of Job Description Changes	Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee's position
Qualification	Ph.D. in physics, material science, or other related fields. Fluency in English (oral and written). Strong theoretical knowledge in physics or materials science Experience with first-principles electronic structure calculations using software such as VASP or Quantum ESPRESSO.Experience in code development or data analysis using programming languages such as Fortran, C++, or Python. Interest in data-driven approaches.
Starting Date	July 2025 (negotiable)
Term	1 year
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 situaion, 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	NIMS Sengen site (Tsukuba, Japan)
Scope of Work Location Changes	Other sites at Employer, as well as locations approved by case.
Work Hours	7 hours 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week Break : 12:00-13:00 It is possible to work on discretionary base with deemed working hours at 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.
Holiday	Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, New Year Holidays, annual paid leave and other holidays as stipulated in the Working Regulations.
Salary / Supply	Monthly salary 344,860–410,460 yen* (To be determined in accordance with the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees) * Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary (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 Workers’ 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 e-mail: TADANO.Terumasa=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") NIMS-CV with Your Photo List of Publications Including Papers and Invited Talks Reprints: PDF files of 3 Papers Brief Summary of Your Research Accomplishments (1--2 Pages / A4 Size) Name and Contact Details of Two Referees * The submitted documents will be used only for the purpose of selection. * Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address	The contact address below: E-Mail: TADANO.Terumasa=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")
Deadline	Until position is filled
How to Judge	Document screening and interview
Contact to	Terumasa TADANO Spin theory group, Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials, National Institute for Materials Science 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047 Japan E-Mail: TADANO.Terumasa=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")