2024.10.03
Postdoctoral Researcher
Fixed Term：Research Center for Structural Materials,Computational Structural Materials Group, Materials Evaluation Field
| Field or Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
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| Number of People | 1 position available |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Structural Materials
Computational Structural Materials Group, Materials Evaluation Field |
| Job Summary | Theoretical analysis and design of semiconductors and structural materials based on first-principles calculations and first-principles-based model calculation without empirical parameter (such as First-principles phase field simulation etc.). Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Scope of Job Description Changes | All duties related to the above-mentioned position |
| Qualification | The applicant should (or is expected to) have a Ph.D. degree in the field of science or engineering. It is expected that applicants have sufficient experiences of materials design by first principles calculations or model simulations. We welcome researchers who have experiences to contribute to develop a program code in this field.
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| Starting Date | November 1st, 2024 or Later |
| Term | Initially one year, renewable up to five years based on 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 | In addition to NIMS offices in Tsukuba, any other locations depending on research progress. 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 (negotiable as the flex-time system) |
| Holiday | Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays |
| Salary / Supply | Supply followed by NIMS regulation. National insurance is included.
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| Trial Period | We set a probationary period |
| 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) |
| How to Apply | Send the following items by e-mail
All documents in electronic copy should be sent to Dr. Ryoji Sahara. (Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.) |
| Delivery Address | The contact address below |
| Deadline | Until the position is filled |
| How to Judge | Document screening and a successive interview |
| Contact to | Dr. Ryoji SAHARA Computational Structural Materials Group, Materials Evalulation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan E-Mail: SAHARA.Ryoji=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |