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

  • 2026.08.06

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    Postdoctoral research Fellow in micro-/nano-mechanical characterisation of metallic and ceramic materials.

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

    The successful candidate will study fundamental deformation processes of plasticity and fracture in the vicinity of interfaces between dissimilar phases, including at the extreme conditions (e.g. cryo...

  • 2026.08.06

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    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) , In-situ Electron Microscopy Technique Group

    Research and Development in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Design of observation and spectroscopic analysis methodologies using TEM Microstructural characterization of inorganic material...

  • 2026.08.05

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    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    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.

  • 2026.08.04

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Center for Basic Research on Materials(CBRM) , Nanoprove Group

    We conduct research on surface chemistry—such as the synthesis of carbon nanostructures—using an extreme high-vacuum, low-temperature atomic force microscopy and scanning tunneling microsc...

  • 2026.07.29

    #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 and performance evaluation on materials for electrochemical energy conversion, utilizing autonomous/automated experimental techniques. Specifically, candidates are expected to conduct R&D...

  • 2026.07.03

    #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

  • 2026.07.02

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Soecially Appointed Research Fellow

    Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials , Solid State Battery Ionics Group

    The successful candidate will conduct research on ion transport mechanisms in oxide solid electrolytes and all-solid-state battery materials. The aim is to understand lithium-ion diffusion in solids a...

  • 2026.06.29

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow 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 ...

  • 2026.06.22

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM) , Corrosion and Protection Group

    Research on corrosion resistance of infrastructure structural materials

  • 2026.06.05

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Reserch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials , 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...

  • 2026.06.05

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM) , Materials Data Algorithms Group

    The successful candidate will engage in the development of "AI-driven materials research methods" that integrate materials data with cutting-edge AI technologies, utilizing approaches such a...

  • 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.

  • 2026.05.09

    #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...

  • 2026.04.28

    #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, ...

  • 2026.04.24

    #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

  • 2026.04.09

    #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...

  • 2026.03.30

    #Fixed Term #Researcher
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Research Center for Structural Materials , Additive Manufacturing Group

    Research of surface treatment for carbon fiber reinforced plastics

  • 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.

  • 2025.11.21

    #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

  • 2025.04.05

    #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) , 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.

  • 2024.04.08

    #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.