International Center for
Young Scientists
Unlock Your Potential
in the Best Research
Environment !
The International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS) employs outstanding young researchers (within 10 years of obtaining their Ph.D.) as “ICYS Principal Investigator (ICYS PI)” or “ICYS Research Fellow (ICYS RF)” through international recruitment to foster young researchers who will lead the future of materials research. ICYS PI and ICYS RF will conduct independent research based on their own ideas, utilizing NIMS's state-of-the-art equipment and receiving support, including mentoring by researchers inside and outside NIMS, as well as secretary service.
ICYS PI― Build your own research unit and pioneer a new research field ―
| Activities | ICYS PIs pursue self-directed research and manage their own small research units. |
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| Support | Access to advanced research facilities, Research assistants available, Annual research funding of 4 million JPY and Competitive salary |
| Term | 5 years |
| Career Dev. | Successful ICYS PIs may transition into tenured leadership positions (Team Leader or Group Leader) within NIMS |
ICYS Research Fellow― Pursue independent research and take the next step forward ―
| Activities | ICYS Research Fellows conduct independent research topics and are encouraged to develop their own ideas. |
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| Support | Access to advanced research facilities, Annual research funding of 2 million JPY and Competitive salary |
| Term | 3 years (up to 5 years), with annual evaluation and potential renewal. |
| Career Dev. | Successful ICYS Research Fellows may advance to tenure researcher positions at NIMS or Assistant/Associate Professor at universities. |
News
■ Open Recruitment
■ Research, Publications, Awards
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Recruitment
NEWCall for Applications for ICYS PI and ICYS Research Fellow Positions is Now Open
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Recruitment
NEWSpecial Call for ICYS Research Fellow Applications
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Award
NEWDr. Daiki NISHIOKA, ICYS Research Fellow, Received the Best Oral Presentation Award at Neuronics25.
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Award
NEWDr. Thao Phuong DOAN NGUYEN, ICYS Research Fellow, Received the Best Presentation Award at the 15th International NanoMedicine Conference.
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Publication
NEWICYS Research Fellow Dr. Nattapol MA published an article.
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Award
Dr.Daiki Nishioka(ICYS Research Fellow), and Dr.Akimitsu Ishii,Dr.Terumasa Tadano, Dr.Kotaro Doi and Dr.Shoichi Matsuda(ICYS alumni), received the 20th NIMS President Awards
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Publication
NEWICYS Research Fellow Dr. Shaochuan CHEN published an article.