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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ceramics and Materials Science National Institute for Materials Science in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Annual income is 4 million to 6 million yen, with salary determined by experience and skills according to NIMS Fixed-Term Employee Salary Regulations. This is a fixed-term contract position; commuting allowance is available if eligible, and standard social insurance may apply depending on employment type.
Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute for Materials Science

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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ceramics at the Electronic and Optical Functional Materials Research Center, High-Performance Optical Ceramics Group in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
The project focuses on ceramics, materials science, applied chemistry, colloidal processing, slurry preparation, sintering, and characterization. The successful candidate will work on tasks related to slurry preparation, sintering, and evaluation in ceramic fabrication processes, with an emphasis on developing colloidal and sintering processes for ceramics.
Applicants must hold or be expected to obtain a PhD in materials science or applied chemistry. Experience or knowledge in liquid-based microparticle processes, molding, sintering, and characterization is desirable.
This is a fixed-term research position with an annual salary of 4 to 6 million yen, determined by experience and skills under NIMS regulations. The appointment is initially for one year, with possible annual renewals up to four times. Commuting allowance may be available, and standard insurance coverage may apply depending on employment type.
The work location is Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Applications are accepted from July 7, 2026 to September 18, 2026, and the position may close early once a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, prepare the NIMS CV form, list of achievements, research summary (within 2 pages), up to three major publication PDFs, and contact details for two referees. Submit the materials by email to [email protected].
Funding details
Annual income is 4 million to 6 million yen, with salary determined by experience and skills according to NIMS Fixed-Term Employee Salary Regulations. This is a fixed-term contract position; commuting allowance is available if eligible, and standard social insurance may apply depending on employment type.
What's required
Applicants must hold or be expected to obtain a PhD in materials science or applied chemistry. Desired qualifications include enthusiasm for developing colloidal and sintering processes for ceramics, and knowledge or experience in liquid-based microparticle processes, molding, sintering, and characterization.
How to apply
Prepare the NIMS-designated CV, list of research achievements, research summary, up to 3 major publication PDFs, and contact details for two referees. Submit the application by email to [email protected] before the deadline.
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