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Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass and Ceramics National Institute for Materials Science in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Annual income is 4 million to 6 million yen, 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 the distance from home is 2 km or more, subject to an upper limit. Applicable insurance may include health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance depending on employment type and legal requirements.
Deadline
Mar 10, 2027
Country
Japan
University
National Institute for Materials Science
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Glass and Ceramics at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan.
This opening is for a postdoctoral-level researcher in the Electronic and Optical Functional Materials Research Center, Amorphous Materials Group. The project focuses on the development of superior glass materials that surpass silica glass, with work centered on glass materials, ceramics, nanotechnology/materials, amorphous materials, and related physical-property evaluation.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment. Preference is given to candidates with experience in material fabrication and evaluation of various physical properties, especially experience in discharge plasma sintering. The institute also seeks candidates whose research background is related to the job duties and who have good interpersonal communication skills.
Funding and terms: The position is a fixed-term contract appointment with an annual income of 4 to 6 million yen, determined by experience and skills under NIMS salary regulations. Commuting allowance is available under specified conditions. Insurance coverage may apply depending on employment category and legal requirements.
Application window: Applications are accepted from October 27, 2026 to March 10, 2027, and will close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. The expected start date is as soon as possible after January 1, 2027.
How to apply: Prepare the required NIMS-format CV, list of achievements, research summary, self-introduction, three major paper reprints, and contact details for two referees. Zip the documents and upload them via the Box link, then notify the contact person by email after submission.
Funding details
Annual income is 4 million to 6 million yen, 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 the distance from home is 2 km or more, subject to an upper limit. Applicable insurance may include health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance depending on employment type and legal requirements.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment. Preference is given to candidates with experience in material fabrication and evaluation of various physical properties, and especially experience in discharge plasma sintering. Candidates should have research relevant to the job duties and strong interpersonal communication skills.
How to apply
Prepare the required NIMS-format CV, publication list, research summary, self-introduction, three major paper reprints, and contact details for two referees. Zip all required documents and upload them through the Box submission link. After uploading, email the contact address to notify the institute that your application has been submitted.
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