2026.04.24
Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanomaterials
Fixed Term：Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Functional Nanomaterials Group
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanomaterials |
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| Number of Positions | 1 position available |
| Affiliation |
Functional Nanomaterials Group
Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) |
| Work Description | Research on the synthesis of two-dimensional nanosheets, development of nanocatalysts and functional membranes
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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 | July 1st 2026 or after |
| Term | 6 months from the date of appointment (Extension should be dependent upon the budget condition, possibly up to 3 Years with evaluation) |
| Contract Renewal Criteria / Maximum Employment Period | Extension should be dependent upon the budget condition, possibly up to 3 Years with evaluation |
| Work Place | National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki-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, 5 days a week (negotiable as the flex-time system) 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 salary: 345,425 yen ~ Salary will be determined based on experience and skills in accordance with NIMS Salary Regulations for Fixed-Term Employees. Commutation allowance: Provided (for distances of 2 km or more), subject to a maximum limit. Deemed overtime allowance included in monthly salary (Article 13-2 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees). *No pay raises; however, salary may be revised at the time of contract renewal. |
| 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)
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| 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. |
| Selection Process | After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. |
| Contact to | MA Renzhi Functional Nanomaterilas Group Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: MA.Renzhi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |