For researcher and engineer who is interested in working in NIMS
There are two methods of employment in NIMS. One is permanent employment and another is terminable employment.
In this section, you can get the information of permanent employment such as application procede and available position.

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2023.04.01
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will be affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan) calls for outstanding researchers to create new research groups in various fields of Materials Science. The successful candidate will receive full support for prompt start-up of research activities through preferential measures such as ...
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2023.03.07
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NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) invites applications from researchers in a broad range of materials science disciplines. Applicants may specialize in any area of materials science, including materials engineering, solid state physics, materials chemistry, and materials data science.F...
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2023.03.07
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NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is seeking outstanding female researchers for materials research. Applicants may specialize in any area of materials science, including materials engineering, solid state physics, materials chemistry, and materials data science.For reference, the resea...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN), NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
The qualified candidate will conduct elucidation of microscopic mechanisms and meso-scale behaviors in energy storage and conversion (e.g. battery, catalyst) from the viewpoints of electrochemistry and ionics. and develop the underlying theory as well as explore novel materials with better functions...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
This position is for researchers responsible for the development of high-performance compound semiconductor devices such as quantum functional devices including quantum entanglement light sources and high-brightness light-emitting devices including high-power laser diodes. Those who are hired will c...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
Research on materials development for ultra-high density magnetic storage. In particular, the qualified candidate analyzes the magnetization reversal behavior of high anisotropy materials by ultrafast magnetization dynamics and design materials to realize a highly efficient magnetization reversal. O...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Structural Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
Research on establishment of the fundamental theories regarding welding and joining mechanism from the aspect of metallography for fusion welding (arc welding and laser welding) and solid-state welding (friction welding). Research on development of the new welding materials and innovative joining an...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
We call for the applicants who can be engaged in the research on renewable natural energy or sensing technologies by controlling the photoenergy transfer such as thermal radiation and absorption. Development of new optical nano-materials mainly in the infrared region will be thrusted by combining su...
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2023.03.07
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Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
To realize a circular economy, the qualified candidate will lead the development of recyclable/reusable plastic materials. In particular, he/she will promote problem-solving research from basic research to social implementation through the development of circular economy plastics based on molecular ...
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2023.03.07
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Center for Basic Research on Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
With the NMR resources in NIMS, solid-state NMR is performed to characterize advanced materials in collaboration with the materials researchers, thereby contributing to the improvement of their performance. The main analysis targets include inorganic, organic, polymer, quantum, and nano materials. T...
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2023.03.07
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Center for Basic Research on Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
We will conduct diffraction and spectroscopy experiments using synchrotron radiation X-rays from next-generation synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu and SPring-8, as well as various quantum-beam measurement techniques. In addition, we will develop measurement and data analysis protocols that a...
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2023.03.07
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Center for Basic Research on Materials, NIMS determines affiliation based on each individual’s aptitude.
Obtain large amounts of new computational data using computational simulation methods, especially classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, coarse-grained MD, and first-principles simulations. In particular, she/he will explore new soft materials such as polymers with the obtained computational...
For the information of terminable employment, please see the "Terminable Employed" page.