2025.01.10
Postdoctoral Researcher One position available
Fixed Term：Research Center for Structural Materials,Mechanical Properties Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Researcher One position available |
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| Number of People | One |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Structural Materials
Mechanical Properties Group |
| Job Summary | Micro-/nano-mechanical characterisation of metallic and ceramic materials. The successful candidate will study fundamental deformation processes at the extreme conditions (e.g. cryogenic or hot) of application of several engineering materials. Strain mapping techniques (elastic or total, mainly in SEM or TEM) will be applied and furthered to gain greater insight into the mechanisms studied.
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| Scope of Job Description Changes | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Qualification | The applicant should already (or is expected to) have a Ph.D degree in the field of materials science, mechanics or related areas. In particular, experience in operating small scale mechanical testing in situ in electron microscopes or comparable environments, sample fabrication by focused ion beam, or in studying deformation processes using sub-micron resolution strain mapping techniques, is highly desirable. The candidate, motivated for a career in scientific research, will be expected to apply for fellowships to progressively build their research independence within the group, with the support and mentoring of NIMS researchers.
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| Starting Date | April 1st, 2025, or later (negotiable) |
| Term | One year (possible to be renewed up to 5 years) |
| 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, Ibaraki), 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 45 minutes (08:30-17:15) a day (actual hours negotiable as per flexi-time system) |
| Holiday | Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, plus Annual Leave |
| Salary / Supply | According to NIMS regulations: experience-related; likely in range 3,800,000 - 4,500,000 JPY gross p.a.. Commuting allowance and national insurance are also included. |
| Trial Period | Two months from the start date of employment |
| Insurance | National Public Service Mutual Aid Association Insurance short-term benefits (health insurance), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance are available (these insurances will be enrolled provided, however, that conditions of employment meet the requirements). |
| Employer | President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) |
| How to Apply | Send the following items by e-mail.
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| Delivery Address | All documents in electronic copy should be sent to Dr. Thomas Edwards. (Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy) |
| Deadline | Until a qualified candidate is found. |
| How to Judge | Document screening and a successive interview. |
| Contact to | Thomas Edwards Mechanical Properties Group Research Center for Structural Materials National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan E-Mail: sdg=ml.nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |