Postdoctoral Researcher 2 position

Fixed Term: Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials, Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team

2024.06.07

#Fixed Term #Researcher
Field or Position Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)
Number of People 2 position
Affiliation Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials, Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team 
Research Summary
*Artificial Intelligence assisted experiment for ultra-accelerated discovery of  novel electrocatalysts for water electrolysers
*Data-driven characterization of water-splitting electrocatalysts by using state-of-the-art in-situ techniques

Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification Minimum qualifications:
  • a PhD within the last 5 years in inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, physical chemistry, data-science or related disciplines
  • Strong academic publication record
  • Experience in electrochemical experiments or strong motivation to learn electrochemistry
  • Confidence on own skills and knowledge
  • Ability and willingness to participate in research cruises- excellent knowledge of English (written and oral)
  • Interest and ability to learn other skills needed; ability to work on challenging tasks
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, and technicians
Preferred qualifications:
  • Prior experience with organic synthesis
Starting Date 1st August 2024 or later
Term 1 year
*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, Namiki-Site (Tsukuba, Ibaraki)
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
*Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.
Holiday Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays
Salary / Supply
* Monthly salary 344,860 JPY ~410,460 JPY　(To be determined in accordance with the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)
* Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary (Article 10, item 3 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)
Trial Period We set a probationary period
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)
How to Apply
Please send your application by e-mail, your CV, a list of publications, description of research experience and appealing points (1 page), and a list of 2 references (email address and phone). 
(Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.)
Delivery Address The contact address below
Deadline Until qualified candidates are found.
How to Judge Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Contact to
Prof. Dr. Ken SAKAUSHI
Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team
Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials
National Institute for Materials Science
1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044 Japan
E-Mail: Sakaushi.ken=nims.go.jp(Please change "=" to "@")

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