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.
Recruitment information by type of position
Administrative Positions
Recruit information for permanent and fixed-term administrative positions.
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.
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.
Articles
Type
Job Type
Affiliation
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2025.03.15
Technical staffMagnetic and Spintronics Materials Research Center ,Magnetic Recording Materials Group
Experimental work and data organization for vacuum deposition, X-ray structure and composition analysis, magnetic measurement, etc.
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2025.03.12
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter 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...
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2025.03.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2025.03.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Thermal Energy Materials Group
Development of thermal conductivity measurements and analysis
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2025.03.06
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-01]
Materials Science, Several positions are availableNIMS 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, ...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-02]
Materials Science (for women), A few positions are availableNIMS 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-03]
Battery Materials and Characterization, A few positions are availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-04]
Magnetic refrigeration system, 1 position is availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-05]
Designing and exploration of electronic materials, 1 position is availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-06]
Electrochemical Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement Behavior, 1 position is availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-07]
Advanced High-Pressure Synthesis, 1 position is availableResearch 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 ...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-08]
Optical nanostructure, 1 position is availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-09]
Development of advanced computational materials science methods and their application to next-generation devices and advanced materials, 1 position is availableResearch 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-10]
Development of Advanced Electron Microscopy with Informatics and Their Application to Materials, 1 position is availableCenter 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...
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2025.03.01
Researcher [R25-11]
Self-driving laboratory for materials science, 1 position is availableCenter 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...
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2025.02.28
Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter 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...
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2025.02.21
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.
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2025.02.17
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...
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2025.02.13
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...
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2025.02.06
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Optical Ceramics Group
Slurry preparation for bulk ceramics and evaluation of processing parameters.
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2025.02.03
ICYS Reseach Fellow (Post-doctoral Research Fellow)International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS)
Pursue independent research based on your original innovative ideas on materials in the best research environment of NIMS.Research Fields: Quantum Ma...
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2025.01.28
Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter 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...
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2025.01.22
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Olfactory Sensors Group
Research and development on odor measurement using chemical sensors. Comprehensive research and development of odor sensor systems—includ...
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2025.01.20
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Functional Chromophores Group
Synthesis and characterization of N-heteroacenes, pyrazinacenes
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2025.01.15
NIMS Postdoctral ReseacherResearch 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.
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2025.01.10
Postdoctoral Researcher One position availableResearch 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...
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2025.01.10
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics ,Neuromorphic Devices Group
Fabrication and evaluation of spintronics-based neuromorphic devices
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2024.12.25
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
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2024.12.20
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) ,Quantum Materials Simulation Group, Quantum Materials Field
The candidate is expected to work on either of the following research themes: Research using large-scale first-principles calculations and machine learning ...
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2024.12.11
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Structural Materials ,Mechanical Properties Group
Atomistic simulation analyses on the structure and mechanical properties of metals.
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2024.11.28
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.11.28
Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Center for Advanced Battery Collaboration
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute the development of simulation technique for the advanced Li-ion batteries and next-generation batteries. The simulation technique is based ...
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2024.11.18
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials ,Olfactory Sensors Group
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to mainly contribute to comprehensive research and development of artificial olfaction using chemical sensors. Specifically, the signal processing and/or data s...
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2024.11.16
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.
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2024.11.15
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials ,Spin Caloritronics Group
Research on exploration of physics and application of thermoelectric response using dielectric and ionic conductors. The successful candidate will work on measurement of transport phenomena from sampl...
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2024.11.06
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.10.09
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.
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2024.10.08
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials ,Environment-Controlled Microscopy Group
Development of environmental (mainly liquid environment) high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and rela...
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2024.09.13
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...
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2024.08.29
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed Term)2D Quantum Materials Group, Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics(MANA)
Theoretical and numerical studies on electronic structures in material systems, mainly artificially stacked 2D material systems.
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2024.08.09
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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
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2024.07.09
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...
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2024.07.03
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials ,Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
Development and characterization of wide-bandgap semiconductors MEMS or Electronics or optical devices. (Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee's position)
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2024.06.22
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...
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2024.06.11
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.06.11
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.06.07
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.06.04
Technical staffResearch 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...
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2024.05.05
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.
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2024.04.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2024.04.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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....
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2024.04.11
NIMS Postdoctral ReseacherResearch 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...
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2024.04.08
Postdoctral ResearcherResearch 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.
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2023.12.19
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2023.12.01
Postdoctoral positionCenter 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.
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2023.10.12
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2023.10.03
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Research and development of advanced Li batteries. Li metal negative electrode Si-based negative electrode
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2023.09.26
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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.
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2023.09.13
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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
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2023.09.04
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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&...
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2023.08.21
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch 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...
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2023.07.03
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) ,Rechargeable Battery Materials Group
Characterization of Zn-ion battery Study of metal deposition/dissolution
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2023.05.17
NIMS Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter 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.
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2023.04.07
Postdoctoral ResearcherCenter 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% |