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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

AIST Innovation School PD Course Postdoctoral Position in AIST Research Areas National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fixed-term postdoctoral employment as an AIST Special Research Fellow (Type 1 Contract Employee). Salary is listed as an hourly wage of 2,500 yen. Commuting allowance is provided, and travel/accommodation expenses for company training are also covered by the secretariat. Research expenses are provided to the accepting supervisor.

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Nov 24, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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Computer Science
Information Technology
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Biology
Power Generation
Japanese Language
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About this position

[AIST Innovation School] is recruiting applicants for the 2027 Postdoctoral Program (PD Course) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan.

This is a postdoctoral-level, fixed-term research position with training components. Selected researchers will conduct research under an AIST supervising researcher, attend lectures and practical exercises to strengthen research, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, and complete a long-term company training placement of about two months. The program also includes external presentations and progress report meetings to build professional networks.

Research themes are arranged in consultation with the AIST acceptance supervisor, so applicants must first identify a supervisor at AIST and obtain agreement before applying. The post covers broad AIST research areas, including Life Sciences, Information and Communication, Energy, Nanotechnology and Materials, and other AIST-related fields.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctoral degree obtained within the past seven years as of April 1, 2027, or expect to complete the doctorate by the end of March 2027. Japanese language ability at around JLPT N2 level or higher is required.

Employment is for one year, from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028, with a one-month trial period and no renewal. The listed wage is 2,500 yen per hour. Commuting allowance is available, and travel/accommodation expenses for company training are covered. Research expenses are also provided to the accepting supervisor.

The work location is AIST Tsukuba Center in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, though the exact research base and training location may be finalized after consultation. Applications must arrive between September 1, 2026 and November 24, 2026, with the final deadline at 2:00 PM on November 24, 2026.

To apply, download the specified forms, prepare the required documents, obtain the acceptance supervisor form, and submit the combined PDF according to the instructions sent after entry. Shortlisted candidates will later be asked to submit presentation materials for interview screening.

Funding details

Fixed-term postdoctoral employment as an AIST Special Research Fellow (Type 1 Contract Employee). Salary is listed as an hourly wage of 2,500 yen. Commuting allowance is provided, and travel/accommodation expenses for company training are also covered by the secretariat. Research expenses are provided to the accepting supervisor.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree obtained within the past seven years as of April 1, 2027, or be expected to obtain the degree by the end of March 2027. Applicants must be able to communicate fluently in Japanese at approximately JLPT N2 level or higher. Before applying, candidates must find an AIST acceptance supervisor and obtain their agreement on the research theme and related details.

How to apply

Find an AIST acceptance supervisor and obtain their agreement before applying. Submit the required application documents through the recruitment website, then follow the email instructions to combine and send the PDF documents. Only shortlisted applicants will later submit presentation materials for interview screening.

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