2025.11.21

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

Fixed Term:Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN), Battery Materials Analysis Group

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Field or Position NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of Positions 1 position
Affiliation Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN)
Battery Materials Analysis Group
Work Description
  • We aim to elucidate the reaction mechanisms of secondary batteries and fuel cells using measurement techniques such as XPS, XADS, and AFM.
Scope of Work Description Change Scope of Work Description Change:Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
  • Doctoral degree holders or those who are expected to obtain one Experience in either surface chemistry or electrochemistry is desirable
  • 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
Starting Date 1st January 2026 or later
Term Maximum 12 months
*Possibly for extension with Annual Evaluation
*Each extension is maximum 12 months
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, 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 344,860 JPY ~ 446,210 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 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
Please send your application by e-mail with
  • CV (NIMS-CV with your photo)
  • Description of research experience and appealing points (1 page)
  • A list of 2 references (email address and phone) (Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.)
Delivery Address Takuya MASUDA
Battery Materials Analysis Group
Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044 Japan

E-Mail: Takuya.MASUDA=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")
Deadline Until qualified candidates are found.
Selection Process Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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