Fixed Term Researcher
As of April 2026, the job titles for fixed-term employees will be changed as follows.
"NIMS Special Researcher" changed to "Specially Appointed Researcher"
"NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher" changed to "Postdoctoral Research Fellow"
Positions Currently Available
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2026.10.30
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computational Materials Science and Data Science Studies of Solid-State Battery MaterialsResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Solid-State Battery Group
The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research related to computational materials science, solid-state electrochemistry, and data science, with the overarching goal of accelerating d...
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2026.10.30
Postdoctoral Researcher (Electron Microscopy)
Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) , Electron Microscopy Group
The successful candidate will engage in the characterization of advanced materials by applying in situ transmission electron microscopy techniques for thermal, electrical, and mechanical stress observ...
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2026.10.27
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass/CeramicsPostdoctoral Research Fellow in Glass Ceramics , Amorphous Material Group
Development of glass materials with superior physical properties compared to silica glass
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2026.10.23
Postdoctoral Researcher - Generative AI and Foundation Models for Structural Metallic MaterialsCenter for Basic Research on Materials Science , Data-driven Materials Design Group, Data-driven Materials Research Field
The successful candidate will conduct research on generative artificial intelligence and foundation models for metallic structual materials as part of the FORGE project. The primary goal is to design,...
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2026.10.20
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics , Quantum Materials Modeling Group
The successful candidate will engage in the research and development of AI-assisted software workflows for accurately computing quantum entanglement, excited states, and spectroscopic responses in str...
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2026.10.19
Postdoctoral Research FellowReserch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB) , Polymeric Biomaterials Group
This postdoctoral researcher position focuses on research on the development of polymer biomaterials for medical applications. Specifically, you will develop biomaterials—such as injectable gels...
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2026.10.06
Postdoctoral Research FellowResearch Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) , Additive Manufacturing Group
Research of additive manufacturing process for Ni-based superalloys
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2026.10.02
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solid-State Battery FieldResearch Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Solid State Battery Ionics Group, Solid-State Battery Group
We conduct research on solid-state batteries utilizing oxide-based solid electrolytes. Focusing on lithium and sodium-based solid-state batteries, we aim to realize oxide-based solid-state batteries t...
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2026.09.24
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic materialsResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) , Spintronics Group
Postdoctoral Position in Next-Generation Spintronic Devices for Memory and AI Applications. The research involves the development of magnetic thin-film materials, including altermagnets, and spintroni...
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2026.09.18
Postdoctoral Research FellowEnergy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Advanced Superconducting Wire Group
The successful candidate will engage in research and development aimed at improving the performance of superconducting materials and wires. Specific activities include fundamental research on the synt...
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2026.09.16
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic materialsResearch Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) , Green Magnetic Materials Group
A postdoctoral position is available for fundamental research on soft magnetic materials. The successful candidate will be expected to develop rapidly solidified ribbons and bulk soft magnetic materia...
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2026.09.14
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantum MaterialsResearch Center for Electronic and Optical Materials , Semiconductor Defect Design Group
This position is for research on the physical properties of quantum materials for quantum sensing applications, such as NV centers formed within diamonds. Specifically, spin characterization of color ...
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2026.09.14
Postdoctoral Research FellowResearch Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) , Mechanical Properties Group
Atomistic simulation analyses on the structure and mechanical properties of metals.
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2026.09.09
Postdoctoral Research FellowResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB) , Autonomous Polymer Design and Discovery Group
Research on the fundamental and applied photophysical properties and photofunctions of organic dye molecules and supramolecular systems
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2026.07.29
Postdoctoral Research FellowAutomated Electrochemical Experiments Team, Battery and Cell Materials Field, Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team
Research and performance evaluation on materials for electrochemical energy conversion, utilizing autonomous/automated experimental techniques. Specifically, candidates are expected to conduct R&D...
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2026.05.09
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Data-driven Polymer Design Group
Job Description:We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the development of advanced polymer materials designed to promote material circulation and support a susta...
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2026.04.28
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Semiconductor DeviceResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics , Semiconductor Device Group
Research on material, device, and process technologies for next-generation logic semiconductors. Leading experimental research in semiconductor device development through thin-film deposition, ...
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2026.04.24
Postdoctoral Research FellowResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Data-driven Polymer Design Group
Data-Driven Research and Development of Polymer and Functional Materials
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2026.01.14
Postdoctoral Research FellowResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB) , Data-driven Polymer Design Group
Research of adhesive materials.
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2025.10.25
NIMS Postdoctral Researcher in Microbial Electrochemical EngineeringResearch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Electrochemical Nano-Bio Group
Elucidation of bioelectron transfer mechanisms through electrochemical experiments using microorganism
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2025.04.05
Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) , Thermal Energy Materials Group
Development of thermoelectric materials & devices
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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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2025.01.15
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.