2025.07.07

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical Ceramics

Fixed Term:Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, Optical Ceramics Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical Ceramics
Number of Positions 1 position available
Affiliation Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials
Optical Ceramics Group
Work Description
Engage in experimental research on fabrication, bonding, and material characterization of transparent ceramics.
Scope of Work Description Change Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
  • Ph.D. degree in the relevant field (or expected to obtain one).
  • Experience in experimental studies of ceramics; Knowledge of optics is preferred.
  • Applicant must have sufficient communication skills either in Japanese or English.
Starting Date October 2025 or later (negotiable)
Term One 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 5 years. This may be subject to change because of amendments to the Working Regulations.
Work Place NIMS 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 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, and National Holidays, New Year Holidays, annual paid leave and other holidays as stipulated in the Working Regulations.
Salary / Supply
Monthly salary 344,860~446,210 yen.
 (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 Two months from the start date of employment
Insurance Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ 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
Send the following items by email:
*No applications will be accepted by mail.
  1. NIMS-CV with Your Photo
  2. list of accomplishments
  3. reprints of major papers (maximum of 3)
  4. summary of research achievements to date
Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.
Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Delivery Address Please refer to the contact address below.
Deadline Until the position is filled
Selection Process Document screening and interview
Contact to Hiroaki FURUSE
Optical Ceramics Group
Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials
National Institute for Materials Science
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan

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

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