2025.12.12

Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Materials (Temporary)

Fixed Term:Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, Molecular Design and Function Group

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Field or Position Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Materials (Temporary)
Number of Positions 1
Affiliation Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials
Molecular Design and Function Group
Work Description
Development of Organic Materials Exhibiting Self-Propelled Motion
Scope of Work Description Change Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee's position.
Qualification
  •  Applicants should have or are expected to receive a Ph.D. degree in the field of organic materials chemistry or related area.
  • Basic skills of organic synthesis are required. A strong background in the field of surface chemistry and supramolecular chemistry is highly welcome.
Starting Date Apr. 1st, 2026
Term 1 year (possibly renewable 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, 5 days a week
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 305,920yen ~ 375,630yen
Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary(Article 10, item 3 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)
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
Applications should include:
  1. NIMS-CV (Please use the NIMS template with photo)
  2. List of publications
  3. Brief summary of your research skills and strengths
  4. Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address Same as contact below
Deadline Until a qualified candidate is found.
Selection Process Document Screening and a Successive Interview.
Contact to Masayuki TAKEUCHI and Atsuro TAKAI
Molecular Design and Function Group,
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials,
National Institute for Materials Science
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
E-Mail: TAKAI.Atsuro=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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