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

  • 2026.05.23

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    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Macromolecules

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

    Data-driven research and development of polymer and functional materials

  • 2026.05.18

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher 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...

  • 2026.05.13

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Organic chemistry, Electrochemistry)

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

    We are aiming at developing functional materials applicable to rechargeable batteries with multivalent metal negative electrodes.

  • 2026.05.11

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solid-State Battery Field

    Research 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...

  • 2026.05.11

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    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) , Mechanical Properties Group

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

  • 2026.05.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Research 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...

  • 2026.05.07

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Materials Science

    Research Center for Structural Materials , Computational Structural Materials Group

    Theoretical analysis and design of structural materials and functional materials based on first-principles calculation and first-principle-based model calculation without empirical parameter, and comb...

  • 2026.04.28

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Semiconductor Device

    Research 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, ...

  • 2026.04.25

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Recording

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) , Magnetic Recording Materials Group

    This project aims to demonstrate new recording principles using ferroelectric and multiferroic materials. Thin films will be fabricated by sputtering, and their magnetic and electrical properties will...

  • 2026.04.24

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ceramics processing

    Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials , Optical Ceramics Group

    Slurry preparation for bulk ceramics, sintering and evaluation of processing parameters

  • 2026.04.24

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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

    Data-Driven Research and Development of Polymer and Functional Materials

  • 2026.04.22

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Heat-Resistant Alloys

    Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) , High-Reliability Heat-Resistant Materials Group

    "Elucidation and Modeling of Damage Mechanisms in Ni-base Superalloys for Aero-engines"Fundamental research on high-temperature mechanical properties, environmental resistance, and the combi...

  • 2026.04.17

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetic Recording

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) , Magnetic Recording Materials Group

    A postdoctoral position focused on thin film fabrication for three-dimensional magnetic recording media and/or permanent magnets with reduced rare-earth elements, combined with magnetic and microstruc...

  • 2026.04.09

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    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...

  • 2026.04.06

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Materials

    Research 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 ...

  • 2026.03.30

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Researcher

    Research Center for Structural Materials , Additive Manufacturing Group

    Research of surface treatment for carbon fiber reinforced plastics

  • 2026.03.12

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ultrafast Magnetism

    Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) , Magnetic Recording Materials Group

    A post doc position on the investigation of the physical mechanisms behind ultrafast magnetization dynamics in functional magnetic multilayers, such as those used in magnetic storage. Specifically, we...

  • 2026.02.27

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team, Battery and Cell Materials Field, Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN) , Automated Electrochemical Experiments Team

    Research on material development and performance evaluation for electrochemical energy conversion. In particular, engaged in R&D  targeting lithium metal batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and ...

  • 2026.02.25

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

    Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) , Materials Modeling Group(Group Leader:Masahiko Demura)

    The successful candidate will engage in the development of hydrogen visualization techniques using conductive polymers, as well as simulation technologies for hydrogen diffusion in metals utilizing ma...

  • 2026.02.16

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    We conduct research for wide band gap metal halide perovskite solar cells for highly efficient and highly durable tandem or multijunction solar cells.

  • 2026.02.03

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Spintronics Devices and Materials

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

    The research aims to develop next-generation magnetic recording technologies that achieve ultra-low power consumption and ultra-high recording density. Specifically, we focus on magnetic thin-film dev...

  • 2026.01.29

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher in Macromolecules

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

    Research on fabrication and application of porous polymer materials

  • 2026.01.14

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB) , Data-driven Polymer Design Group

    Research of adhesive materials.

  • 2025.12.16

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    We will conduct research and development into advanced lithium batteries that use lithium metal as the anode. In particular, we will focus on the following points: Understanding the mechanism of mo...

  • 2025.11.21

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    We aim to elucidate the reaction mechanisms of secondary batteries and fuel cells using measurement techniques such as XPS, XADS, and AFM.

  • 2025.11.21

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher in macromoleculesmaterials

    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , Molecular Mechatronics Group

    We aim to develop organic and polymeric materials that exhibit efficient ion and electronic charge-transporting capabilities.

  • 2025.11.06

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    This position is offered within the GteX project, which promotes digital transformation (DX) in materials research.The successful candidate will work primarily on the development of battery-related ma...

  • 2025.10.25

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctral Researcher in Microbial Electrochemical Engineering

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

    Elucidation of bioelectron transfer mechanisms through electrochemical experiments using microorganism

  • 2025.10.03

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry / Materials Chemistry

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

    Unconventional electrocatalysts discovery via data-driven approaches and Data-driven characterization of electrocatalysts by using cutting-edge in-situ spectroscopic techniques.Or Synthesis of ...

  • 2025.08.20

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    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry

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

    Engaged in research on analyzing degradation behavior inside lithium-ion and next-generation batteries, as well as developing technologies for battery performance prediction. In particular, applies ph...

  • 2025.07.29

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Data-Driven Science

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

    Conduct research and development on materials informatics (MI) methods utilizing data science (AI and machine learning).

  • 2025.07.08

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry

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

    Conducts research on material development and performance evaluation of next-generation storage battery materials and electrocatalyst materials. In particular, he/she is to be engaged in data-driven m...

  • 2025.05.08

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    Unconventional electrocatalysts discovery via data-driven approaches.or Data-driven characterization of electrocatalysts by using cutting-edge in-situ spectroscopic techniques.

  • 2025.04.05

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Researcher

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

    Development of thermoelectric materials & devices

  • 2025.03.10

    #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

  • 2025.01.15

    #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.

  • 2024.12.25

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    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

  • 2024.04.08

    #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.

  • 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