Permanent Researcher Positions for Materials Science

Overview

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan) invites international applications from researchers who can conduct research in materials science. NIMS employs outstanding scientists from various countries who have abundant knowledge and strong research skills in materials science. We welcome applications from female researchers, non-Japanese researchers and researchers who have careers in private companies.

The research field to be recruited:

Several positions are available in the fields that are not particularly specified, i.e., any fields of materials research, including materials engineering, solid state physics, materials chemistry, materials data science, etc.

• R24-13  Materials Science
• R24-14  Materials Science (for women)

One position is available in each of the three fields specified below.

• R24-15  Materials & Characterization Techniques for Electrochemical Devices
• R24-16  Solid-state NMR Characterization of Advanced Materials
• R24-17  Computational Materials Design with Simulations and Data-driven Science

Research Environment Support up to 10 million yen depending on the research plan at the time of arrival is available.

Deadline for public applications

Application documents and letters of recommendation must reach us no later than October 16, 2024, JST.

Employment Data

Salaries (estimate in FY2024) just for reference:

Immediately after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 6.27 million Yen (estimate)
Five years after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 6.7 million Yen (estimate)
Ten years after receiving a Ph.D. degree: 8.07 million Yen (estimate)

Qualifications/Requirements

1.  Possess a Ph.D. degree or be expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the start date of employment.
2.  Be fluent in English for written and oral communication.
3.  Other requirements depending on the field for application (see NIMS website).

How to Apply

Submit the specified application documents via e-mail.

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