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Fixed-Term Researcher Position in Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz-Wave Device and Module Performance Evaluation at NICT National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Fixed-term contract employee position. Annual income is 6 million to 7 million yen, approximately 541,000 to 558,000 yen per month. Allowances may include commuting, dependent, housing, telework, overtime, and late-night work allowances if requirements are met.

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Oct 31, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Terahertz Technology
Wireless Communication
Thin Film
Nanoscience
Telecommunications Engineering
Millimeter-wave Technology
Electronic Devices
Physics

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About this position

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) is recruiting a fixed-term researcher / postdoc-equivalent for research and development on millimeter-wave and terahertz-wave device and module performance evaluation.

The position is based at the Future ICT Research Institute, Koganei Frontier Research Center, Ultra-High Frequency ICT Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. The work focuses on fundamental technologies for practical terahertz-band wireless communication, including performance evaluation of semiconductor devices operating in the millimeter-wave and terahertz bands and wireless transmission experiments using transceiver modules.

Research themes include development of performance evaluation technologies for components, antennas, modules, and constituent materials, as well as design and prototyping technologies for compound semiconductor electronic devices, active and passive elements such as Si-CMOS, transceiver modules, waveguide components, antennas, and related modules.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in science or engineering and should have knowledge and experience in device evaluation for millimeter-wave/terahertz systems, including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes. Strong research motivation and the ability to collaborate creatively are also required.

The appointment is fixed-term, from the date of employment to March 31, 2027, with renewal possible and up to 5 years total if conditions are met. Salary is listed at 6–7 million yen annually (about 541,000–558,000 yen/month), with various allowances available if eligible.

The application window is September 2, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Applicants should use the organization’s specified resume format and submit materials by mail or via the recruitment agency website. Please check the official application page for full instructions, since the posting notes that applications may close once a suitable candidate is found.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract employee position. Annual income is 6 million to 7 million yen, approximately 541,000 to 558,000 yen per month. Allowances may include commuting, dependent, housing, telework, overtime, and late-night work allowances if requirements are met.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in science or engineering. Required experience includes performance evaluation of devices operating in the millimeter-wave and terahertz bands, such as compound semiconductor electronic devices, Si-CMOS, and MMICs, as well as wireless transmission experiments using transceiver modules and instruments such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes. Strong motivation for research and the ability to conduct creative R&D collaboratively are required.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents using the organization’s specified resume format and submit them by mail or through the recruitment agency website. Check the official application page for detailed instructions and the exact deadline, as applications may close once a suitable candidate is found.

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