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Advanced Technology Researcher (Patent Search Specialist) in Physics/Optics at Industrial Property Cooperation Center Industrial Property Cooperation Center in Japan
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Japan
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Industrial Property Cooperation Center (IPCC) is recruiting an Advanced Technology Researcher (Patent Search Specialist) in the Physics/Optics field, with broader coverage across energy, manufacturing technology, and nanotechnology/materials-related technical areas.
The position focuses on prior art search services for patent examination commissioned by the Japan Patent Office, as well as classification assignment services such as FI and F-term classification for patent applications. The work is highly research-oriented and requires strong technical reading, patent-document search, screening, and reporting skills. The center also mentions public-interest projects such as a patent search competition.
This is a fixed-term contract role, equivalent to researcher/postdoc, R&D engineer, senior researcher, technical manager, or technical staff depending on background. Salary is listed at 4–9 million yen annually, with an example of about 6.98 million yen in the third year if the target workload is achieved. The first two years are treated as a training period with reduced workload, and the center provides benefits such as commuting support, housing allowance, social insurance, and a defined-benefit pension plan.
Eligibility includes a doctoral, master's, bachelor's, junior college, or associate degree, plus substantial science/technology work experience: at least 4 years after a 4-year university degree or 6 years after junior college/technical college. After hiring, completion of the INPIT training for search practitioners is legally required, and the training fee is covered by IPCC.
The work location is Tokyo, Japan (Kanto region). Applications are accepted until 2027-03-31. Apply online via JREC-IN or through the IPCC recruitment website, and email inquiries/application materials to [email protected] if needed. Mail applications are not accepted.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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