2024.07.05

Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

Fixed Term:Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Nanoprobe group

#Fixed Term#Researcher
Field or Position Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)
Number of People one position available
Affiliation Center for Basic Research on Materials
Nanoprobe group
Job Summary
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of functional organic materials (molecules, polymers, and two-dimensional organic nanomaterials) based on organic chemistry. The materials synthesized in this research will be used for applications in organic semiconductors and porous materials, as well as for the creation of functional materials using on-surface synthesis.
Scope of Job Description Changes Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or expect to receive the degree by the start of the employment. They should have a robust background in materials science, with expertise in the synthesis and characterization of organic molecules/polymers or two-dimensional organic nanomaterials. 
Starting Date October 1, 2024 or later (to be discussed)
Term 1 year
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 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 a Day
*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 NIMS Regulations
Salary / Supply
Followed by NIMS regulations. Commutation allowance and national insurance are also provided.
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)
How to Apply
Send the followings by E-mail (as PDF format)。
  • CV (specified format)
  • CV cover letter (specified format)
  • List of publications (List of publications should be categorized as Original papers, Proceedings, and Review papers, with all authors' names and DOIs. Free format).
  • Brief summary of your research accomplishments (up to 2pages / A4size)
  • PDF files of three main papers
  • Names and email addresses of two Referees
specified formats for CVs are found in the "Related Files and Links" section below.
* Note that you do not need to prepare NIMS -CV (Word file) listed at the top of these links.
* Submitted documents will not be r The eturned. Personal information will be used or disclosed only for the purposes of screening.
Delivery Address Hironobu Hayashi
Deadline Until the Position is Filled.
How to Judge Document screening and a successive interview.
Contact to Hironobu Hayashi
Nanoprobe group, Center for Basic Research on Materials, NIMS
Email: HAYASHI.Hironobu[at]nims.go.jp (please change [at] to [@])

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