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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Solar Cell Measurement and Evaluation at AIST Tsukuba National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Fixed-term contract postdoctoral position with an hourly wage of 2,500 to 2,700 yen, determined by work experience, skills, and job duties. Contract may be renewed subject to performance and budget conditions, but total employment cannot exceed five years and renewal is not guaranteed beyond March 31, 2030.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Geothermal Engineering
Solar Cell
Energy Physics
Photovoltaic
Physics

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About this position

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Center, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a project on solar cell measurement and evaluation. The position is based in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, within the Renewable Energy Research Center, Solar Energy Evaluation and Standards Research Team.

The research focuses on a national project developing measurement technologies for new types of solar cells. The successful candidate will work in one of three areas: calibration technologies for new tandem reference solar cells, performance measurement technologies for new types of solar cells, or reliability evaluation technologies for new types of solar cells. The work is centered on solar cell calibration, photovoltaic performance measurement, and reliability assessment.

Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain one by the start date. The doctorate must have been earned within the past seven years, and applicants must have less than five years of employment experience in the same category. Prior experience in solar cells or photovoltaic power generation is not required, though experience in measurement/evaluation or measurement technology development related to solar cell materials, devices, or photovoltaic modules is desirable.

Funding: this is a fixed-term contract postdoctoral role with an hourly wage of 2,500–2,700 yen, depending on experience, skills, and duties. The contract may be renewed subject to performance, workload, and budget conditions, but the total employment period cannot exceed five years.

Application window: applications are accepted from 2026-07-10 to 2026-12-31, and the employer may close the search earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Selection is by document screening and interview.

For full details and application instructions, consult the AIST recruitment page linked in the posting.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract postdoctoral position with an hourly wage of 2,500 to 2,700 yen, determined by work experience, skills, and job duties. Contract may be renewed subject to performance and budget conditions, but total employment cannot exceed five years and renewal is not guaranteed beyond March 31, 2030.

What's required

Applicants must be able to conduct research and development on solar cell measurement technology. A doctoral degree is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain one by the start date of employment. The doctorate must have been obtained within the past seven years at the time of employment. Applicants must have less than five years of employment experience in the same category. Prior research experience in solar cells and photovoltaic power generation is not required, but experience in measurement and evaluation or development of measurement technology related to solar cell materials, solar cell devices, or photovoltaic modules is desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the JREC-IN portal posting and follow the application instructions on the AIST recruitment page. Review the linked public offering page for the full application details and required documents. Applications are accepted until December 31, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.

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