2025.05.03
Postdoctoral Researcher
Fixed Term：Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials,Data-driven Polymer Design Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
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| Number of People | 1 position available |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials
Data-driven Polymer Design Group |
| Job Summary | Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the development of advanced polymer materials designed to promote material circulation and support a sustainable circular economy. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research aimed at designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and evaluating polymer materials with a focus on recyclability, degradability, and resource efficiency. Research Topics May Include:
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| Scope of Job Description Changes | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Starting Date | July 1st or later |
| Term | 1 Year (Possibly up to 5 Years with Annual Evaluation) |
| 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, Sengen-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 (negotiable as the flex-time system) |
| Holiday | Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays |
| Salary / Supply | Supply followed by NIMS regulations. Commuting allowance and national insurance will also be covered.
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| 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) |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside) |
| How to Apply | Send the following items by email:
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| Delivery Address | The contact address below |
| Deadline | Until qualified candidate is found. |
| How to Judge | After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. |
| Contact to | Masanobu NAITO Data-driven Polymer Design Group Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan E-Mail: NAITO.Masanobu=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |