Leaders Conducting Research in Materials Science (Female candidates only) [G25-02] job with National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Overview

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) calls for international applications for female researchers (group leaders) to lead research groups in order to promote women’s active participation and advancement. The successful candidate will receive support for prompt start-up of research activities through preferential measures such as (1) allocation of start-up funds of 30 million yen, (2) assignment of one researcher (permanent position) to the group, and (3) priority allocation of laboratory space.

Researchers with strong research accomplishments in all fields in materials science, both basic and applied, are eligible to apply. In particular, priority will be given to research into (1) Hydrogen-related materials, (2) Battery materials, (3) Quantum materials, (4) Semiconducting materials, (5) Artificial intelligence materials, (6) Metal and inorganic materials, (7) Organic materials, (8) Biomaterials, (9) Data-driven materials development, and (10) Advanced materials analysis technology. Highly esteemed researchers in any of these fields, and who are willing to further develop these achievements at NIMS are welcome to apply.

The successful candidates are expected to go beyond basic research considering future applications. We also welcome applicants from overseas and those with corporate experience.

Employee Incentives

1. 30 million yen will be allocated as start-up funds, in addition to the operating subsidy project research funds.
2. Laboratory space will be allocated on a priority basis.
3. To launch a new group, the quota of one researcher (permanent position) will be provided.
4. Graduate students can be admitted as faculty members* of the NIMS Joint Graduate School Program. (*Additional application to the program is required after the employment.)
5. Remuneration will be determined at the discretion of the President, depending on performance, experience, etc. in accordance with the Salary Regulations for Permanent Employees.
6. Permanent position. The retirement age will be 65 years old after April 2031. Group leaders may maintain its research groups until age 65, depending on the result of reappointment review. Fellows* can maintain their research groups until age 70. (*Additional screening will be required.)
7. Dual career partner support: If a candidate who has successfully passed this screening process is to take up a position at NIMS and wishes to have her partner work at NIMS, we will consider hiring the partner. Please consult us.
8. Support for Employees Taking Care of Children or Family Members: Up to 1 million yen a year will be granted to cover costs of employing technical/administrative staff or dispatched employees. In addition, NIMS provides the various systems such as subsidy program for use of private daycare facilities, working, vacation and leave system for childcare and nursing care. Please contact us if you wish to use these systems.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Outstanding research achievements.
2. Management skills to run the research group.
3. Ability to communicate in English.
4. PhD. recipient.
5. To narrow the gender gap in researchers at NIMS, only female candidates may apply.

*In accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law, this is an open call for female candidates only, as a measure to proactively improve the ratio of female researchers at NIMS.

How to Apply

Submit the specified application documents via e-mail.

For more information and to apply, visit:

G25-02

https://www.nims.go.jp/eng/employment/data/jd7dl40000008zin.html