2026.09.07

Project Engineer (Fixed Term )

Fixed Term:Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, Biomaterials Field, Nano-Bio Composites Team

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Field or Position Project Engineer (Fixed Term )
Number of Positions 1position
Affiliation Biomaterials Field, Nano-Bio Composites Team
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials
Work Description
  1. Synthesis, optimization, and evaluation of nano-composite materials, including biomaterials experiments (dental applications)
  2. Computational and data-driven material design (simulation, machine learning, materials informatics), including data analysis
  3. Other technical duties as assigned by the research team
※ Duties are subject to change within the scope of the position.
Scope of Work Description Change Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee's position.
Qualification
  1. Knowledge or experience in AI-assisted design, simulation, machine learning, or materials informatics (incl. data analysis / programming)
  2. Experience in nanomaterial synthesis, instrumental analysis, or material design and development
  3. Strong English communication skills required; ability to speak Japanese is a plus
Starting Date November 2026 or later
Term From the date of employment until March 31, 2027. Renewal may follow, subject to review.
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 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, 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
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Flexible working hours allow for adjustment of work schedules.
Holiday Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year Holidays, annual paid leave and other holidays as stipulated in the Working Regulations.
Salary / Supply
Monthly salary 314,320 yen
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)
How to Apply
Please compile the following documents into a single ZIP file and upload it via the link below.
https://nims.ent.box.com/f/7b89f14487e24becaef8bc176b64417a
  1. Curriculum Vitae (NIMS-CV )(English / photo attached)
  2. Career/Work history statement (English, free format)
  3. Names and contact details of 2 references (name, affiliation, phone, email). Please obtain their consent in advance)
* Please name the ZIP file using this format: Your Name(First name FAMILY NAME)_Engineer.zip
* After uploading, please notify the email address listed under "Contact to" that you have completed the upload.
* Submitted documents cannot be returned, regardless of the selection outcome.
Deadline Open until the position is filled.
Selection Process Document screening, followed by an interview. * Result will be communicated only to the successful applicant.
Contact to Prof. Sherif EL-SAFTY
Team Leader, Nano-Bio Composites Team
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
E-mail: Sherif.ELSAFTY=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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