Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Fixed Term：Reserch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB), Polymeric Biomaterials Group
Field or Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Number of Positions
1 position available
Affiliation
Polymeric Biomaterials Group
Reserch Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials (RCMB)
Work Description
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—through polymer synthesis, gel preparation, physical property evaluation, cell culture testing, and animal experiments, with the aim of applying them to regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Scope of Work Description Change
Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.
Qualification
- Applicants should have or be expected to receive a Ph. D. degree by the start of the employment
- Research experience with biomaterials, polymer chemistry, and biological science
Starting Date
April 1st, 2027 or after(Negotiable)
Term
One year (renewable with annual evaluation)
Contract Renewal Criteria / Maximum Employment Period
Renewal of the contract will be determined based on work performance, work attitude, progress of the work engaged in, workload at the end of the contract period, budget situation, and other factors. The maximum employment period shall not exceed five (5) years. This may be subject to change because of amendments to the Working Regulations.
Work Place
Namiki Site, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Scope of Work Location Changes
The scope of the change of place of work shall be limited to each of the Employer’s site, as well as other locations separately approved by the Employer.
Work Hours
7 hours 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.
Holiday
Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays
Salary / Supply
Monthly 385,626 yen~ 2km or more,commuting allowance provided
Deemed overtime allowance included in monthly salary(Article 13-2 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)
Commuting allowance and national insurance are also included.
Trial Period
Two months from the start date of employment
Insurance
Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Welfare Pension Insurance,
Employment Insurance and Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in these insurances when working conditions meet the requirements.
Employer
President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Measures to prevent passive smoking
No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
How to Apply
Please Request a submission link for [ NISHIGUCHI.Akihiro=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") ],
and upload the following documents to the specified link.
- NIMS-CV with a Photo
- List of Publications
- Brief Summary of Your Research Accomplishments (1 Page of A4 Size)
Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.
Deadline
Until the position is filled
Selection Process
Document screening and interview.
Contact to
Akihiro NISHIGUCHI
Tetsushi TAGUCHI Group Leader
Polymeric Biomaterials Group, Biomaterials Field,
Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials,
National Institute for Materials Science
1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
E-Mail: NISHIGUCHI.Akihiro=nims.go.jp(please change"="to"@")
