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We are aiming at novel theoretical/computational/data-driven AI researches of condensed matter and molecular systems in the energy and environmental issues. I believe that “motivation, patience, objectivity, flexibility, cooperativeness” is important for doing the cutting-edge researches. The academic carrier so far of the applicant does not matter. However, experiences of either first-principles, quantum chemistry, or classic force fields calculation or machine learning analysis are desirable. We are also ready to have various types of collaborations with companies, including technology transfer. For more information, please feel free to contact with GL. Prof./Dr. Yoshitaka Tateyama.

Open positions:
(1) Ph. D student for Waseda University
(2) Ph. D student for Tokyo Institute of Technology
(3) NIMS Postdoctral Reseacher (Fixed Term)
(4) NIMS Reseacher ([R23-03] Computational Science of Multi-scale Phenomena in Energy Storage and Conversion) new!

(1) Ph. D student for Waseda University, with NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship


# Group:
Tateyama group, Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Waseda University (a top private university in Japan), Tokyo.

# Research topics:
(1) Simulation studies with DFT first-principles calculations, rare-event sampling & multi-scale techniques as well as machine learning research via high throughput calculation protocols.
(2) Fundamentals of electrochemistry, interface science, nanoionics, electronics, photochemistry, and so on.
(3) Science and technology of battery, catalysis, solar cell etc.

# Application schedule:
Please refer to the web of the application for NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA).
https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/how/
https://www.nims.go.jp/waseda/en/exam.html

(a) Starting Ph. D course from April 2024
GRA: Application deadline = Early August 2023
GRA: Document screening = Late August 2023
GRA: Interview = Early October 2023
Waseda Univ.: Application deadline = Late October 2023 (December for Japanese program)
Waseda Univ.: Announcement of test results = Late January 2024

(b) Starting Ph. D course from September 2024
GRA: Application deadline = Early February 2024
GRA: Document screening = Late February 2024
GRA: Interview = Late March 2024
Waseda Univ.: Application deadline = Early April 2024(May for Japanese program)
Waseda Univ.: Announcement of test results = Mid June 2024

Please contact with Prof. Dr. Yoshitaka Tateyama via email at first.
▶E-mail: TATEYAMA.Yoshitaka=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

# Working Place:
Tateyama group, Namiki site, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

# Salary:
Successful student of NIMS GRA will have monthly salary, which can cover the living cost in Tsukuba and the tuition fee.

# Remarks:
Successful student of NIMS GRA below 27 years old is eligible for a sort of Waseda scholarship as well.
English scores are needed for the application.
Desired scores: TOEIC 800, TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5
Minimum scores: TOEIC 600, TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.0

(2) Ph. D student for Tokyo Institute of Technology


# Group:
Prof. Tateyama group, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, to which Prof./Dr. Tateyama belongs.

# Research topics:
(1) Simulation studies with DFT first-principles calculations, rare-event sampling & multi-scale techniques as well as machine learning research via high throughput calculation protocols.
(2) Fundamentals of electrochemistry, interface science, nanoionics, electronics, photochemistry, and so on.
(3) Science and technology of battery, catalysis, solar cell etc.

# Application schedule:
Please refer to the web of the application guidelines for doctoral degree program.
https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/graduate_school/admissions/guide.html

(Sample B) Starting Ph. D course from April 2024
TokyoTech: Application Deadline = January 2024
TokyoTech: Examination = February 2024
TokyoTech: Announcement of test results = Early March 2024

Please contact with Prof./Dr. Yoshitaka Tateyama via email at first.
▶E-mail: TATEYAMA.Yoshitaka=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

# Working Place:
Tateyama group, Namiki site, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

(3) NIMS Postdoctral Reseacher (Fixed Term)


# Number of People: 1

# Affiliation:
Affiliation: Interface Computational Science (IFCS) Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

# Job Summary:
The successful candidate will work on the design and search of high-performance novel solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries by employing DFT modelling, high-throughput calculations and machine learning techniques.
For more information, please visit our group website: IFCS group website

# Qualification:
1. Receiving a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science.
2. Good practical knowledge and experience of DFT modelling and high-throughput calculations (experience on simulating battery materials is highly desirable).
3. Good practical knowledge or strong interest in machine learning techniques.
4. Good skills or strong interest in scientific scripting/programming using Python, C++, and/or Fortran.
5. Willing to intensively contribute to the group activity as well as discussion with collaborators.
6. Good skill of English writing and communication.

# Starting Date:
After 1 July 2022 (negotiable).

# Term
The contract can be renewed every year, based on the performance and project duration.

# Work Place
Namiki site, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

# Work Hours
Discretionary work system

# Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

# Salary / Supply
According to the NIMS regulation and project regulation.

#Employer
President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

# How to Apply
Send the application documents by email to Dr. R. Salem (See below).
1. CV with a photo ▶NIMS resume download
2. List of research achievements (ex. original papers, conference proceedings, invited talks, awards, patents, prizes, etc.)
3. Brief summary of your research accomplishments up to 2 pages
4. PDF files of two main papers
5. Names and e-mail addresses of two referees.

*Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy. Application documents will not be returned.

# Deadline
Until the positions are occupied.

# How to Judge
After the document screening, the candidates will be contacted for interview.

# Contact
Dr. Randy Jalem
Senior Researcher, Interface Computational Science Group, NIMS
E-mail: JALEM.Randy=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")
IFCS group website

(4) NIMS Reseacher ([R23-03] Computational Science of Multi-scale Phenomena in Energy Storage and Conversion) new!


# Number of People: 1

# Affiliation:
Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN), NIMS

# Research Summary:
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 and longer life. In particular, she/he will be dedicated, in collaboration with the existing members, to development and application of continuum model/microkinetics/non-equilibrium technique for the meso-scale reactions and processes in the field. Moreover, if possible, she/he will explore novel theoretical/computational approaches with first-principles, molecular dynamics/Monte Carlo, as well as AI data-science.

* Start-up funds up to 10 million yen depending on the research plan at the time of arrival is available.

# Qualification:
1. Possess a PhD degree or is expected to receive a degree by the start of employment.
2. Demonstrable achievements in the computational research on the electronic states or ion dynamics or mesoscale phenomena.
3. Demonstrable achievements in, or a willingness to learn, developing and/or improving programs for computational materials science.
4. Willingness to contribute to the administrative tasks and the research activities in the group.
5. Able to provide guidance on theoretical materials science in English.
6. Preferably, experiences in high-performance computing on large supercomputers or machine learning approach.

# Starting Date:
October 1, 2023 ~ April 1, 2024 [Negotiable]

# Term
Retirement age: 61 (as of FY2023~2024)

# Work Place
Namiki site, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

# Work Hours
Discretionary work system

# Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

# Salary / Supply
Salaries will be determined based on ability, experience, performance, etc.
An annual salary system will be applied.

#Employer
President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

# How to Apply
Please refer to the Employment Information

# Deadline
Application documents and letters of recommendation must reach us no later than May 17, 2023.

# How to Judge
Document screening and interviews (web or face-to-face interview).
Interviews with non-native Japanese speakers will be conducted in English.

# Contact
Human Resources Development Group [R23-03]
For more information, please contact us.
Human Resources Development Group, NIMS
E-Mail: nims-recruit=nims.go.jp(Please change "=" to "@")
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