2025.02.17

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)

Fixed Term:Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials,Magnetic Recording Materials Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)
Number of People 1
Affiliation Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials
Magnetic Recording Materials Group
Job Summary
A post doc position on the thin film fabrication for 3-dimentional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnet with less rare earth element and their magnetic and microstructure characterizations. Background on magnetism and magnetic materials is required. Experiences on the sputtering and/or microstructure characterization by TEM are desirable. The candidate must have a strong motivation in learning TEM observation. The research will be accelerated by the data driven method.
Scope of Job Description Changes Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee's position
Qualification
Ph.D. in materials science, applied physics or physics
Starting Date August 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
According to NIMS regulations.  Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary in case you work on  discretionary base.
Trial Period Two months from the start date of employment
Insurance You will be enrolled in health, pension, employment and accident compensation insurances.
Employer President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
How to Apply
Send the following documents to TAKAHASHI.Yukiko=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") with the subject line "post doc application".
  • NIMS-CV with a photo
  • List of publications
  • Brief summary of research accomplishments (1 page)
  • Contact address of two references

Personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address the contact address below
Deadline until position is filled
How to Judge document screening and interview
Contact to Yukiko Takahashi
Magnetic Recording Materials Group,
Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials,
National Institute for Materials Science
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047 Japan

Tel: +81-29-859-2719
E-Mail: TAKAHASHI.Yukiko=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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