2025.03.19

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

Fixed Term:Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials,Nano Electronics Device Materials Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of People 1
Affiliation Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
Job Summary
Electrical properties and photoelectron spectroscopic evaluation of varistor thin film materials.
Scope of Job Description Changes Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
Applicants must have a PhD in the relevant field for the position, or expect to receive one before their start date.
We are seeking a person who has some knowledge and experience in following keywords;
varistor oxide film materials, Schottky film device, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thin film structure analysis. 
Starting Date June 1st, 2025 or later (to be discussed)
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, Namiki-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 45 Minutes a Day, 5Days a Week, or Discretionary labor system
*Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.
Holiday Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, and other days designated by the institute
Salary / Supply
According to NIMS regulations. Social insurance is included.
Commuting allowance is paid according to the institute regulations.
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)
How to Apply
Send the followings by E-mail (as PDF format).
  • NIMS-CV with a photo
  • Certificate of (expected) Ph.D. degree
  • List of publications
  • Brief summary of your research accomplishments
  • Reprints: PDF files of three main papers
  • Name, Affiliation and Contact Details of Two Professional References

Submitted documents will not be returned. Personal information will be used or disclosed only for the purposes of screening.
Delivery Address Please refer to the contact address below.
Deadline Until a qualified candidate is found.
How to Judge Document screening followed by face to face / online interview.
Result will be sent only to successful applicants.
Contact to Takahiro Nagata
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group,
Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials,
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

E-Mail: NAGATA.Takahiro=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

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