AIST employs students with excellent R&D skills as AIST research assistants (contract staffs).
The RAs can participate in projects conducted by AIST and incorporate the research results in their thesis.
Conditions of Employment / Treatment
- It applies to those who are graduate students at the start of employment.
- Hours of work per day are 7 hours and 45 minutes (1 hour break).
| Subject |
Graduate students in the doctoral program (PhD program) |
Graduate students in the Master program |
| Conditions |
Must have advanced R&D skills and the ability to write a research paper that can contribute greatly to the advancement of AIST's R&D projects and be able to conduct their work independently under the guidance of AIST employees. |
Must have R&D skills that can contribute to the advancement of AIST's R&D projects and be able to work independently under the guidance of AIST employees. |
| Employment Days |
On average 4-14 days per month
(4-12 days on average for international students) |
4-14 days per month
(4-12 days for international students) |
| Salary |
Hourly wage 2,100 yen
(Approximately 220,000 yen per month for 14 days work per month) |
Hourly wage 1,700 yen
(Approximately 90,000 yen per month for 7 days work per month) |
* AIST Research Assistant is a contract employee of AIST, therefore their research results and intellectual property belong to AIST.
* A commuter allowance will be provided according to the regulations.
Application Requirements
The following conditions must be met to apply for an RA position.
- Be enrolled in graduate school and maintain graduate student status during the proposed period of employment (non-degree research students are not eligible).
- Obtain approval from the graduate school advisor regarding the RA appointment.
- Do not fall under a, b, or c below during the period of employment.:
(a) Those who have received fellowships, etc., and are not permitted to work because of their obligation to devote themselves to their studies (research).
(Example: International students sponsored by the government, etc.)
(b) Those who are employed by another institution or company and are not permitted to work outside the institution.
(Example: non-degree research students, etc.)
(c) Those who are employed by other institutions and are engaged in research there.
(Examples: Employed as research assistants at other institutions, Non-degree research students, etc.)
However, if the work at the other institution consists of research support duties or educational works, it is possible to hire the individual as a an RA.
(Example: University Teaching Assistant (TA), etc.)