2026.07.02
Soecially Appointed Research Fellow
Fixed Term：Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, Solid State Battery Ionics Group
| Field or Position | Soecially Appointed Research Fellow |
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| Number of Positions | 1 position available |
| Affiliation |
Solid State Battery Ionics Group
Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials |
| Work Description | The successful candidate will conduct research on ion transport mechanisms in oxide solid electrolytes and all-solid-state battery materials. The aim is to understand lithium-ion diffusion in solids at the atomic and nanoscale levels, and to clarify the relationships among crystal structure, local structure, ion correlations, and ionic conductivity. |
| Scope of Work Description Change | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Qualification |
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| Starting Date | October 1st 2026 or after |
| Term | 1 year (Possibly up to 5 years 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, 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.Break time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 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: 448,816 yen~(Determined based on experience and ability in accordance with the institution's term-based employee salary regulations) Deemed overtime allowance included in monthly salary(Article 13-2 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:
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| Delivery Address | The contact address below |
| Deadline | Until qualified candidate is found. |
| Selection Process | After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. |
| Contact to | Naoaki Kuwata Solid State Battery Ionics Group, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: KUWATA.Naoaki=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |