Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The successful candidate will fabricate nanoscale structures, including optical waveguides and electrodes, for the development of electro-optic devices. Thin films will be formed using techniques such as spin coating and subsequently processed using state-of-the-art fabrication equipment installed at the institute, including etching and sputtering systems, to realize photonic devices such as organic electro-optic modulators.
The candidate will also investigate and evaluate the electrical and optical characteristics of the fabricated devices, assess their performance, and contribute to the advancement and optimization of device fabrication technologies.
https://www2.nict.go.jp/nano/index-En.html
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will fabricate nanoscale structures, including optical waveguides and electrodes, for the development of electro-optic devices. Thin films will be formed using techniques such as spin coating and subsequently processed using state-of-the-art fabrication equipment installed at the institute, including etching and sputtering systems, to realize photonic devices such as organic electro-optic modulators.
The candidate will also investigate and evaluate the electrical and optical characteristics of the fabricated devices, assess their performance, and contribute to the advancement and optimization of device fabrication technologies.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Advanced ICT Research Institute, Kobe Frontier Research Center, Nano-scale Functional Assembly ICT Laboratory
Job type
- Research/Educational Assistance
- R&D/Engineer
- Technical staff (private company)
- Others: research assistant
- Others: Technical Assistant
Research field
Nanotechnology/Materials - Optical engineering and photon science
Wages
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
¥485,000 ～ ¥516,000／month
・The base salary will be determined based on the applicant’s educational background, work experience, and other relevant factors. As the base salary is set in accordance with the salary system for national government employees, it may be revised if the salaries of national government employees are revised.
Working hours
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Saturday, Sunday, national holiday, and year-end and New-year holiday and designated day by NICT, Annual paid holiday system
Overtime and other explanations : 5days/week (37.5hours/week), Application of a flex-time system is possible.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Master / Bachelor
Work experience
Applicants should have basic knowledge of physics and chemistry equivalent to the level of a university graduate. Experience in the following micro- and nanofabrication techniques is desirable:
- Fabrication of metal thin films using sputtering or similar techniques
- Fabrication of nanoscale structures using electron-beam lithography systems
- Nanoscale fabrication using RIE, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) dry etching systems, or similar equipment
- Observation and characterization of nanofabricated structures using SEM
- Fabrication and evaluation of polymer waveguides
Applicants without prior experience should be able to acquire the necessary skills through approximately one month of on-the-job training (OJT) and subsequently perform the required duties smoothly.
Employment Type
Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
Fixed Term Positions
Contract period
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
hiring date ～ March 31,2028
Up to 5years if certain conditions are fulfilled
Probationary period present
Trial period 1 month
Work location
651-2492 Hyogo 588-2, Iwaoka, Nishi-ku, Kobe Advanced ICT Research Institute
Compensation
Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
Others : Dependant allowance, Housing allowance, Telework allowance, Overtime allowance, Late-night work allowance will be provided. However, they will be paid if you meet the requirements.
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
We have smoking areas.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation
The employment date varies depending on the selection period. Please refer to the "Job posting URL" for the detailed the scheduled date of employment.
Application period
2026/11/10~2026/11/30 Deadline for receipt
The application deadline is the scheduled date. Please refer to the "Job posting URL" for the detailed application deadline. Application will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing
Designated NICT Application Form (photograph required; e-mail address must be clearly indicated)
Other online application forms
Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Employment History (A4 size, portrait orientation, free format)
Please carefully review the detailed application requirements and instructions on the NICT website.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
184-8795 Tokyo 4-2-1 Nukui-kitamachi, Koganei-shi
Personnel Affairs Group, Personnel Affairs Office, General Affairs Department, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
JREC-IN Portal web application
Not available
E-mail Application
Not available
Recruiting Institution's Web application system
Accept
https://www.nict.go.jp/en/employment/index-e-top.koubo.html
URL of this job posting
https://www.nict.go.jp/en/employment/index-e-top.koubo.html
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Documentary screening and interview
Notification of result
We inform you of the result of your application in approximately 2 monthes after the documentary screening or the interview is completed.
Contact details
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Personnel Affairs Group, Personnel Affairs Office, General Affairs Department
In charge of Fixed Term Employees
jinjig(at)ml.nict.go.jp
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