Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2026/04/02
D126040131
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Research field : Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified | Informatics - Unspecified | Frontier Technology - Unspecified
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
R&D/Engineer : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society.
Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the national innovation ecosystem, in response to changes in the innovation landscape and in accordance with national strategies formulated in light of these changes.
Fixed-term research staff(Specially Appointed Position) is a specially appointed position to undertake externally funded research projects, e.g. NEDO, JST or private companies. The job holders are required to work exclusively on the project sponsored by the funding institution.
Work content and job description
Please check the URL for the detail of the job content.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Information Technology and Human Factors
Job type
Research field
Wages
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Salaries will be determined based on ability, professional experience and performance.
<Model annual salary (for reference)>
At least approximately 7,500k JPY (before tax)
*The model annual salary applies when the Discretionary Working Time System is in effect.
*The model annual salary is the total of base annual salary and work responsibility allowance. It does not include commuting allowance, etc.
*The model annual salary is for reference only and is subject to change due to revisions to AIST Salary Policy or other factors.
Working hours
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:30-18:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Sundays, Saturdays, public holidays, New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3) Annual paid leave, Sick leave, Special leave (summer vacation, marriage, maternity, mourning), Parental leave of absence, Nursing leave of absence
Overtime and other explanations :
Working hours may be flextime system, discretionary working time system, or standard hour system. The working hours shown is standard hour system.
When the discretionary working time system applies, the employee is regarded as having worked 8.4 hours per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master / Bachelor
Description
Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. candidates expected to earn a degree by the start date included) or equivalent skills and experience.
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a work permit status acceptable at AIST.
Employment Type
Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Maximally March 31, 2029
(Employment term will be determined by the results of the examination)
*Tenure review will not be conducted.
Probationary period present
6 months (There is no difference in employment conditions between before and after the probationary period.)
Work location
Compensation
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Description
a few positions available
Job content supplemental explanation
[Starting date] At any time
Application period
2026/04/02~2027/03/31 Deadline for receipt
The job opportunity will be closed in the case that the vacant positions are occupied by appropriate applicants.
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please check the Job posting URL for application procedure, complete the advance registration, and submit your application using the prescribed application form.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
(1)Document Review, Aptitude test and Interviews at Research Department
[Expected Schedule]
After approximately 1 month from document submission
[Notification of Results]
As soon as possible after the interview (note: unsuccessful applicants are not informed after document-based screening.)
[Interview Method]
Face-to-face or Online
(2) Second Screening
[Expected Schedule]
Approximately 1 month after the first interview.
The Recruitment and Employment Committee will deliberate, so there will be no interviews by applicants.
[Notification of Results]
As soon as possible after the Second Screening
Notification of result
All applications must be made online via JREC-IN. Any applications by email or post will not be acceptable. Please also note that applicants must complete an advance registration. The detailed instructions for application process can be found on the website below.
If the submission requirements are not met, your application status on JREC-IN will be shown as “not received".
Contact details
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Recruiting Office, Human Resource Division
Secretariat of Recruitment and Employment Committee
0298626286
M-aisthrdrp-saiyo-ml(at)aist.go.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
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