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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Current Positions Available

2024.01.24 #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】S24-01 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 the research at NIMS as a Specified National Research and Development Agency. The successful candidate wi...


2023.06.09 #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】 G23-02 Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science / Researcher (permanent position) / Female candidates only / Group Leader /

will be affiliated to one of existing research centers in NIMS

NIMS calls for international applications for female researchers (group leaders) to lead research groups in order to promote women’s active participation and advancement. The successful candidate will receive support for prompt start-up of research activities through preferential measures such...


2023.04.01 #Permanent #Researcher

【Special Open Call】 G23-01 Leaders Promoting Research in Materials Science, Researcher (permanent position), Group Leader,

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 ...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-01] Materials Science,

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, ...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-02] Materials Science (for women),

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, as long as the research...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-03] Materials & Characterization Techniques for Electrochemical Devices,

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

The qualified candidate conducts research on the development of materials and characterization techniques for electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and water electrolyzers. The research includes in situ/operando observation of multiscale physicochemical phenomena taking...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-04] Magnetic Refrigeration System,

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

Conduct basic research on magnetic refrigeration systems to develop equipment for social implementation. Dramatically improve the liquefaction and refrigeration efficiency of hydrogen and other industrial gases by developing liquefiers and refrigerators using magnetic refrigeration. Specifically, we...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-05] Development of Circular Materials,

Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, Environmental Circulation Composite Materials Group

Research on the development of circular materials towards the realization of an energy-efficient, decarbonized society, and material circulation. Especially the design of the structures and functions of materials, materials manufacturing, and recycling technologies inspired by the mineral and its na...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-06] Metal Additive Manufacturing,

Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM), Additive Manufacturing Group

In order to develop innovative structural materials suitable for 3D metal additive manufacturing that can realize complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with conventional technologies, those who are hired will investigate the correlation between process conditions, microstructure, properties a...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-07] Semiconductor Devices for Next Generation,

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

Next-generation semiconductor transistors have a three-dimensional structure consisting of a two-dimensional nanosheet channel and a gate insulator/electrode (GAA) that covers the channel. The key technology is atomic layer deposition (ALD). In this research field, we will develop new materials, dep...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-08] Neuromorphic Devices,

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

We will conduct research and development of neuromorphic devices and neural network circuits, which will be fundamental elements of edge computing and brain-inspired computing, which are expected to become next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Using various materials such as ion...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-09] Advanced Photoemission Spectroscopy,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Photoemission Spectroscopy Group

We will develop advanced measurement techniques based on photoemission spectroscopy with lasers and synchrotron radiation. Using these techniques, we will research the electronic states of quantum materials, semiconductors, spintronics materials, etc., and elucidate the origin of their functions. We...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-10] Synchrotron Radiation Imaging,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)

The qualified candidate will lead the development of advanced microscopic imaging measurement techniques by X-rays absorption and scattering at NanoTerasu and other synchrotron radiation facilities and apply them to materials research such as magnetic materials and quantum materials. One is also exp...


2023.03.01 #Permanent #Researcher

Researcher [R24-11] Computational Materials Design with Simulations and Data-driven Science,

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM), Data-driven Materials Design Group

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...



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