2026.06.05
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Fixed Term：Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Materials Data Algorithms Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 1 position |
| Affiliation |
Materials Data Algorithms Group
Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) |
| Work Description | The successful candidate will engage in the development of "AI-driven materials research methods" that integrate materials data with cutting-edge AI technologies, utilizing approaches such as Bayesian optimization, large language models (LLMs), and AI agents, as well as in applied research toward autonomous materials exploration (self-driving laboratory) including robotic experiments. |
| 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 | August 1st,2026,or later |
| Term | 1 year (renewable depending on the peerformance) |
| 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. |
| Work Place | National Institute for Materials Science, Sengen-Site (Sengen1-2-1,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 375,569 yen~ |
| 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) |
| No smoking (except in designated areas outside) | No smoking (except in designated areas outside) |
| How to Apply | Send the following items by email (as PDF format):
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| Delivery Address | The contact address below |
| Deadline | Until the position is filled |
| Selection Process | Document screening and interview. |
| Contact to | Ryo Tamura Materials Data Algorithms Group, Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) National Institute for Materials Science 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail:TAMURA.Ryo=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |