NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass/Ceramics

2026. 10. 27

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass/Ceramics

Fixed Term：Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Glass Ceramics, Amorphous Material Group

Field or Position

NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass/Ceramics

Number of Positions

1

Affiliation

Amorphous Material Group

Work Description

Development of glass materials with superior physical properties compared to silica glass

Scope of Work Description Change

Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position.

Qualification

• Applicants must have obtained or be expected to obtain a degree in research related to the job duties and be able to engage in research with enthusiasm.
• Applicants must possess general interpersonal communication skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in material fabrication and evaluation of various physical properties. Experience in discharge plasma sintering is further desirable.

Starting Date

January　1, 2027 (negotiable)

Term

One year

(Extension may be possible up to March 31, 2028, depending on his/her performance based on annual reviews.)

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 period of employment is March 31, 2028 (provided that the maximum period may be subject to change due to revisions to work regulations, etc.).

Work Place

NIMS Namiki site (Tsukuba, Japan)

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

Five days a week, 7 hours 45 minutes a day (negotiable as the flex-time system)

Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day.

Holiday

Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, and other days designated by the institute

Salary / Supply

Monthly salary: 344,860 JPY ~ 446,210 JPY

Deemed overtime allowance included in monthly salary(Article 13-2 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees)

(According to NIMS regulations.)

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 consolidate all of the following required documents into a single ZIP file and upload it to the Box link below.

Submission Link (Box): https://nims.ent.box.com/f/f4de172ccfe04b8982d26b62f31a4bbe

1. NIMS-CV with your photo
2. List of publications
3. Brief summary of your research accomplishments (1page / A4size)
4. Self-promotion (1page / A4size)
5. PDF of selected peer-reviewed papers (up to 3 articles)
6. Name, affiliation and Contact Details of at least two referees (Please be sure to include email address)

After uploading your documents, please send a notification email to the address below to confirm your submission.

E-Mail: SEGAWA.Hiroyo=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")

• Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.

Deadline

Until the position is filled

Selection Process

Document screening and a subsequent interview will be organized.

Contact to

SEGAWA, Hiroyo

Amorphous Material Group,

Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials,

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044 Japan

E-Mail: SEGAWA.Hiroyo=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")