Recruitment Information

NIMS strives to be a leading research institute for materials science across the world, and we are searching for people to work with.

We are looking for researchers who aspire to become world leaders in materials research, ambitious engineers who are willing to take on the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies as well as enthusiastic administrators who will support them and engage in the management of NIMS as professionals.

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Employment types

NIMS employs permanent staff with no fixed term of employment (up to retirement age), and fixed-term staff who are employed for a certain fixed period.

Permanent positions

No fixed term of employment (up to retirement age)

Public recruitment for permanent research and engineering positions typically occurs twice a year, from March to May and from September to October*. For administrative positions, recruitment is from March to June. Details vary by type of position, so please check the individual pages for each position.

* Please also see the Special Public Recruitment (for permanent research positions equivalent to group leaders) which is open throughout the year.

Permanent positions

Fixed-term positions

Employment for a fixed term

Public recruitment for fixed-term positions, which are categorized as research, engineering, technical support (technical assistance), and administrative positions, takes place periodically. The job description varies by position, so please check the individual pages for each position.

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  • 2025.04.28

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Photoemission spectroscopy group

    Research on the electronic states for atomic-layer materials, magnetic/spintronic materials, and quantum materials using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, spin-resolved photoemission ...

  • 2025.04.22

    #Permanent #Researcher #Special Call for Proposals
    【Special Open Call】G25-01 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science,
    Researcher (permanent position), Group Leader

    affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS

    National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) calls for outstanding researchers to create new research groups in various fields of Materials Science. The successful candidate will receive full suppo...

  • 2025.04.22

    #Permanent #Researcher #Special Call for Proposals
    【Special Open Call】G25-02 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science,
    Researcher (permanent position), Female candidates only, Group Leader

    affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS

    National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) calls for international applications for female researchers (group leaders) to lead research groups in order to promote women’s active partic...

  • 2025.04.22

    #Permanent #Researcher #Special Call for Proposals
    【Special Open Call】S25-01 World-Class Leaders for Research in Materials Science,
    Fellow or Distinguished Group Leader (permanent researcher position)

    affiliated to one of the existing research centers in NIMS.

    National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is launching an international open call for outstanding researchers who can drive world-class research in materials science, to further strengthen th...

  • 2025.04.18

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)

    Spin theory group, Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Spin theory group

    Theoretical research using first-principles calculations. The postdoctoral researcher will be engaged in developing and applying novel first-principles computational methods or software infrastructure...

  • 2025.04.10

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Neuromorphic Devices Group

    Research on exploration of physics and device application of thermoelectric response using dielectric materials, ionic conductors, and magnetic materials. The theme will be decided based on the prefer...

  • 2025.04.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Photovoltaic Materials Group

    Fabrication of highly efficient perovskite solar cells Develop high-band-gap perovskite materials and improve performance

  • 2025.04.05

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thermal Energy Materials Group

    Development of thermoelectric materials & devices

  • 2025.03.19

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    Electrical properties and photoelectron spectroscopic evaluation of varistor thin film materials.

  • 2025.03.12

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Data-driven Materials Research Field, Materials Modeling Group

    A candidate is supposed to develop a rapid, accurate prediction method in terms of the links among heat-treatment process, microstructure and high-temperature mechanical property of Ni-based superallo...

  • 2025.03.10

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thin Film Electronics Group

    The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of functional oxide thin film transistor. The vacuum film fabrication and characterizations, as well as transisto...

  • 2025.03.10

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thermal Energy Materials Group

    Development of thermal conductivity measurements and analysis

  • 2025.03.06

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Frontier Molecules Group

    Creation of advanced π-liquid molecular materials. Research into improving the functionality of π-liquid materials, including the develop...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-01]
    Materials Science, Several positions are available

    NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s expertise.

    Basic, fundamental and applied research on materials and substances with a view to their application as materials.In particular, priority will be given to research into(1) Hydrogen-related materials, ...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-02]
    Materials Science (for women), A few positions are available

    NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s expertise.

    Basic, fundamental and applied research on materials and substances with a view to their application as materials. In particular, priority will be given to research into (1) Hydrogen-related materials...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-03]
    Battery Materials and Characterization, A few positions are available

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Battery and Cell Materials Field

    The qualified candidate will conduct research on the development of materials or characterization techniques for rechargeable batteries. The research centers on the following themes, designing functio...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-04]
    Magnetic refrigeration system, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Magnetic Refrigeration System Group

    Conducting research from the fundamental study of magnetic refrigeration systems to the development of devices aimed at social implementation. Developing liquefiers and refrigerators using magnetic re...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-05]
    Designing and exploration of electronic materials, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Electro-ceramics Group

    Promoting the exploration of electronic materials with high functionality, such as optoelectronics, piezoelectricity and high dielectric properties, to further advance energy conservation and the effe...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-06]
    Electrochemical Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement Behavior, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Structural Materials ,Corrosion and Protection Group

    The qualified candidate will conduct multifaceted evaluation and analysis of the corrosion properties and hydrogen embrittlement of structural materials in environments, such as hydrogen production an...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-07]
    Advanced High-Pressure Synthesis, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics ,High-Pressure Structural Controls Group

    We are looking for researchers who can promote materials science research based on ultra-high pressure synthesis technology. We welcome researchers who can lead the development of ultra-high pressure ...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-08]
    Optical nanostructure, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics ,Optical Nanostructure Team

    We create novel optical properties by fabricating nano- or micro-structures smaller than the wavelength and conduct basic and applied research on, not limited to, radiative heat transfer and radiation...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-09]
    Development of advanced computational materials science methods and their application to next-generation devices and advanced materials, 1 position is available

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics ,Quantum Materials Simulation Group

    The applicant will engage in theoretical research based on quantum mechanical, predictive methods which will contribute to the development of advanced materials or next generation semiconductor device...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-10]
    Development of Advanced Electron Microscopy with Informatics and Their Application to Materials, 1 position is available

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,In-situ Electron Microscopy Technique Group

    We are seeking individuals to drive the development of advanced electron microscopy techniques and their integration with data science, aiming for applications in materials science. In response to the...

  • 2025.03.01

    #Permanent #Researcher
    Researcher [R25-11]
    Self-driving laboratory for materials science, 1 position is available

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Data-driven Algorithm Team

    We will conduct fundamental research and development on self-driving laboratories to enhance materials innovation. Leveraging expertise in materials science, we will design novel automated experimenta...

  • 2025.02.28

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Nanoprobe group

    The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of functional organic materials (molecules, polymers, and two-dimensional organic nanomaterials) based on organic...

  • 2025.02.21

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher or Special Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Superconducting System Group

    The candidate is expected to work in experimental research on superconducting magnets and wires.

  • 2025.02.17

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group

    A post doc position on the thin film fabrication for 3-dimentional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnet with less rare earth element and their magnetic and microstructure characterizations...

  • 2025.02.13

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Polymer Process Technology Team

    Preparation of functional thin films, especially ultra-thin ion exchange membranes. Evaluation of their structure-property relationships and their performance in applications of RED power generation a...

  • 2025.01.28

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Electron Microscopy Group

    Research on state and elemental analysis of molecular materials using transmission electron microscopy.The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to imaging of molecule-based m...

  • 2025.01.20

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Chromophores Group

    Synthesis and characterization of N-heteroacenes, pyrazinacenes

  • 2025.01.15

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctral Reseacher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Hydrogen Ion Materials Group, Hydrogen Technology Materials Field

    The successful candidate will work on the exploration of new electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction reaction or new reaction in organic electrolysis.

  • 2025.01.10

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher One position available

    Research Center for Structural Materials ,Mechanical Properties Group

    Micro-/nano-mechanical characterisation of metallic and ceramic materials. The successful candidate will study fundamental deformation processes at the extreme conditions (e.g. cryogenic or hot) of ap...

  • 2025.01.10

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Neuromorphic Devices Group

    Fabrication and evaluation of spintronics-based neuromorphic devices

  • 2024.12.25

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group

    Fabricate full cells for lithium-ion or other battery systems Develop technologies to improve performance and stability of full batteries

  • 2024.12.20

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Quantum Materials Simulation Group

    The candidate is expected to work on either of the following research themes: Research using large-scale first-principles calculations and machine learning ...

  • 2024.12.11

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Structural Materials ,Mechanical Properties Group

     Atomistic simulation analyses on the structure and mechanical properties of metals.

  • 2024.11.28

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team

    Research on material development and performance evaluation related to electrochemical energy conversion. In particular, he is engaged in research and development that utilizes material development, d...

  • 2024.11.16

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Spintronics Group

    Postdoctoral positions in the development of defect-free thin films, multilayers and their devices using new materials for next-generation memory and spin-AI applications.

  • 2024.11.06

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team

    *Artificial Intelligence assisted experiment for ultra-accelerated discovery of novel electrocatalysts for water splitting, N2 reductions, and biomass conversion.*Data-driven char...

  • 2024.10.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Special Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Electrochemical Nano-Bio Group

    Research and development, as well as project management, in the development of medical devices using electrochemical technology.

  • 2024.10.08

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Environment-Controlled Microscopy Group

    Development of environmental (mainly liquid environment) high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and rela...

  • 2024.09.13

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term)

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group

    A post doc position on the development of Sm-Fe based permanent magnetic thin film and their magnetic and structural characterization for high performance. Background on magnetism and magnetic materia...

  • 2024.08.29

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics(MANA) ,2D Quantum Materials Group

    Theoretical and numerical studies on electronic structures in material systems, mainly artificially stacked 2D material systems.

  • 2024.08.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics ,2D Quantum Materials Group

    Exploring quantum properties of two-dimensional materials through 1. Preparation of two-dimensional materials and heterostructures / 2. Optical properties characterization / 3. device fabrications

  • 2024.07.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Molecular Mechatronics Group

    This project funded from NIMS focuses on the development of soft actuators using ionic liquid-crystalline polymers, amphiphilic block polymers, and redox-active conjugated polymers and their applicati...

  • 2024.06.22

    #Fixed Term #Engineer
    NIMS Engineer (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Mechanobiology Group

    Design and synthesis of organic and polymeric compounds. Preparation of their assemblies and analyses on the resultant structures and propertie...

  • 2024.06.11

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group

     A post-doc position on magnetic recording material research. A successful candidate is expected to pursue research works on the development of advanced magnetic storage media. For example, fabri...

  • 2024.06.11

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group

     A post doc position on the thin film fabrication for 3-dimentional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnet with less rare earth element and their magnetic and microstructure characteriz...

  • 2024.06.07

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team

    *Artificial Intelligence assisted experiment for ultra-accelerated discovery of  novel electrocatalysts for water electrolysers*Data-driven characterization of water-splitting electroc...

  • 2024.06.04

    #Fixed Term #Technical Staff
    Technical staff

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Smart Polymers Group 

    Polymer synthesis, cell experiments, some animals experiemnts. Analysis of experimental data. Other necessary research-related work.Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Em...

  • 2024.05.05

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Data-driven polymer Design Group

    The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to design and development of new polymer materials.He/she will develop functional polymer materials related to circular economy.

  • 2024.04.12

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Structural Materials ,Materials Evaluation Field, Structural Thermodynamics Group

    Develop a program utilizing the phase-field method to replicate the nanostructure formation process in FePt-based magnetic recording media, supporting the research and development of novel magnetic re...

  • 2024.04.12

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Structural Materials ,Materials Evaluation Field, Structural Thermodynamics Group

    Construction of a machine learning model for the nano-scale structure of FePt-based magnetic recording media.Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position....

  • 2024.04.11

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctral Reseacher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Interface Electrochemistry Group

    The successful candidate will work on the design and analysis of all-solid-state battery materials by high-throughput density functional theory calculations and machine learning methods. For more info...

  • 2024.04.08

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctral Researcher

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Electrochemical Nano-Bio Group

    Elucidation of bioelectron transfer mechanisms through electrochemical experiments using microorganismsDuties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.

  • 2024.04.04

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Magnetic Functional Device Group

    Research on magnetic sensors based on the anomalous Hall effect and/or tunnel magnetoresistance. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct experimental research on materials and devices, from materials...

  • 2023.12.19

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) ,Materials Manufacturing Field, High Temperature Materials Group

    “Synthesis Process and Thermal Property Evaluation of Silica Insulation Material”This project aims at development of refined material and process for the next-generation insulation p...

  • 2023.12.01

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral position

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Data-driven Materials Research Field, Data-driven Materials Design Group

    The postdoctoral researcher is expected to study material science by using machine learning and ab-initio simulation.

  • 2023.10.12

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group

    Characterization of Na-ion battery Development of Na-ion full cell Characterization of thermal stability of Na-ion battery material...

  • 2023.09.26

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental materials (GREEN), Devision of Battery Materials ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group

    Development and characterization of novel electrolyte and electrode materials for multivalent-metal based batteries.

  • 2023.09.13

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Photovoltaic Materials Group

    Fabrication of highly efficient perovskite solar cells Develop high-band-gap perovskite materials and improve performance

  • 2023.09.04

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials

    R&D for JST-START (Program for Creating STart-ups from Advanced Research and Technology) "CO2 recovery from methane/CO2 mixtures containing high-concentration CO2 using polymer sorbents&...

  • 2023.08.21

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Chromophores Group

    The Yamauchi Materials Space Tectonics JST-ERATO project invite applications for one postdoctoral researcher in the fields of Additive Manufacturing, Supra...

  • 2023.07.03

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group

    Characterization of Zn-ion battery Study of metal deposition/dissolution

  • 2023.05.17

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials ,Nanoprobe Group

    The successful candidate will work on on-surface chemistry with high-resolution atomic force microscope/scanning tunneling microscope system, operating in ultra-high vacuum at low temperature.

  • 2023.04.07

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials, Advanced Materials Characterization Field ,Quantum Beam Diffraction Group

    Materials informatics for fuel cell catalysts and/or Surface measurements under vac & spectroscopy for electrocatalysts  ...

Mid-career recruitment ratio presented according to the Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies Act

2020 2021 2022
Mid-career recruitment ratio of regular employees 95% 89% 81%