Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2026/04/02
Research Scientist Position with AIST (Fixed-Term) - Outstanding Research Scientist
D126040156
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Research field : Others - Unspecified
Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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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.
https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/humanres/ifp_e.html
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.
Applicants for "Outstanding Research Scientist" are required to set research topics/subjects related to research conducted in 8 research departments based on AIST's management policy.
In addition to the originality and novelty of research subject setting as well as his/her research results, a researcher with excellent research skill and expertise on foreseeing the impact of research results and creativity are recruited.
We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D. -
Work content and job description
Please check the URL for the detail of the job content.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
The research department to which successful applicants are assigned will be determined based on applicants' expertise and matching of the research subjects.
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
Research field
- Others - Unspecified
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Salaries will be determined based on ability, professional experience and performance.
Annual salary is comprised of base annual salary and performance-based pay.
Performance-based pay is decided annually based on research staff's 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, performance-based pay, 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
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master / Bachelor
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Description
Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. candidates expected to earn a degree by the start date included) or equivalent skills and experience.
We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Period of term will be decided in the selection process (Maximally 5 years).
*For "outstanding research scientist", the tenure cannot be extended, but permanent employment applied based on his/her research achievement within the tenure.Probationary period present
6 months (There is no difference in employment conditions between before and after the probationary period.)
Work location
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305-8560
Ibaraki
1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba
[Address of work location] Tokyo, Ibaraki, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Fukushima, Chiba, Aichi, Fukui,Osaka, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Saga
*Workplace depends on the research unit.
Compensation
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
a few positions available
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
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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
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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
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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]
Within Approximately 1 month after the first interview.
[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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