2026.04.09
Postdoctoral Researcher (Electron Microscopy)
Fixed Term：Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Electron Microscopy Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Researcher (Electron Microscopy) |
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| Number of Positions | 1 position |
| Affiliation |
Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)
Electron Microscopy Group |
| Work Description | The successful candidate will engage in the characterization of advanced materials by applying in situ transmission electron microscopy techniques for thermal, electrical, and mechanical stress observation. Target materials include thermoelectric materials, heat-dissipation materials, pyroelectric materials, nanomaterials, bonded/joined materials, and devices.
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| 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 | As early as possible after June 2026 (negotiable) |
| Term | 1 Year (Extension should be dependent upon the budget condition) |
| 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 (NIMS), Namiki Site 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan |
| 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 and 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00. If the discretionary labor system is applied, deemed working hours shall be 8 hours and 15 minutes per day. |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other holidays in accordance with NIMS regulations. |
| Salary / Supply | Monthly salary: JPY 345,425 Salary will be determined in accordance with NIMS regulations based on experience and ability. The above amount includes deemed overtime allowance. |
| 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)
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| How to Apply | Please send the following application documents by e-mail to the contact address below:
Please note: Application documents will not be returned regardless of the selection outcome. Personal information submitted for the application will be used solely for the selection process. |
| Delivery Address | Please send the application documents to the contact person below. |
| Deadline | Open until the position is filled. |
| Selection Process | Document screening and interview. After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Online interviews are also possible. |
| Contact to | Naoyuki Kawamoto National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Center for Basic Research on Materials, Advanced Analysis Division, Electron Microscopy Group 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-mail: KAWAMOTO.Naoyuki=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |