We are contributing to enhancing industrial competitiveness by developing advanced electronic and optical device technologies that enable both performance enhancement and significant energy savings of IT equipment, and innovative manufacturing technologies that enable energy savings, resource savings, and low cost. Moreover, we are building a highly efficient production system by combining innovative manufacturing technologies and sensing technologies based on the advanced devices.

Type A (Tenure-track position)/Type B (Tenured position)

The below-listed job opportunities are for both Type A (normally for 5 years) and Type B - which type of position applies will be determined following the selection process. The term for tenure track position may be shortened, e.g. 3 years or 4 years, commensurate with the candidate's previous achievements and professional experience. Researchers on tenure track are entitled to undergo a tenure rewiew one and a half years before the term ends. 
 

• Type A - Tenure Track Position
• Type B - Tenured Position

Entry ID MANU-1	Title	Research and Development of Novel Production System and Technology for Smart Manufacturing
	Details of Job Opportunity	This research work aims to promote advanced digital transformation in manufacturing industry by applying IoT/CPS technologies including process sensing, simulation, digital twin, AI, robotics, human augmentation, etc., and developing basic technologies for smart factory. We are recruiting highly motivated research scientist for developing smart "MONOZUKURI" production system and fabrication process, who has basic knowledge any of manufacturing science, material processing, design engineering, robotics and informatics, and is positive for interdisciplinary study. Additionally, we expect your strong interest and intention of promoting international collaboration for Sustainable Development Goals.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2022
	Research Unit	Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/am-ri/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/icps/index.html
	Inquiry	E-mail: rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") Tel: +81-29-861-5511
	Number of Position	2-3
	Related Research Areas	Engineering /Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Chemistry /Informatics

Entry ID DEV-1	Title	Research and Development of New Principle Devices and High-Performance Integrated Devices
	Details of Job Opportunity	We are recruiting the following researchers in order to promote the development of ultra-low power consumption devices, new materials / new principle devices, device integration, sensing, information and communication technology, etc., which are necessary for deepening the IoT, CPS, and advanced information society. 1. Researcher who promotes research which ranges from designing and manufacturing of device materials to device verification, using data science, and process/device simulation, and AI. 2. Researcher who has experience in new materials and device processes, as well as the ability to circuit design, in order to promote R&D of new devices with high functionality, low power consumption and miniaturization for applications. 3. Researcher with expertise in fields such as electronic devices, optical devices, superconducting devices, printing / flexible devices, 3D Integration，MEMS, microfabrication processes, and material processes, who promotes integrated process development to realize various high-performance devices. 4. Researcher who promotes the development of architecture and systematization in order to realize next-generation computing / optical networks / sensing systems with new devices. 5. Researcher who develops optical devices, semiconductor devices, and non-volatile memories using TIA-SCR's 300mm process as a semiconductor-related open innovation platform. And researcher who are actively involved in the management and operation of semiconductor-related open innovation platforms. Especially we welcome those who have experience working in semiconductor manufacturing lines. Applicants are also expected to actively absorb knowledge and technology in relevant fields and promote interdisciplinary R&D integrating different technologies.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2022
	Research Unit	Research units and open innovation laboratories of Electronics and Manufacturing Department (AIST Tsukuba, AIST Kyushu, AIST Chubu/Nagoya University Cooperation Site, AIST Tsukuba/University of Tokyo Asano Cooperation Site) or TIA Central Office (AIST Tsukuba)
	URL	https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_j/dept/delma.html
	Inquiry	E-mail: rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") Tel: +81-29-862-6592
	Number of Position	1-3
	Related Research Areas	Engineering /Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Chemistry /Informatics/Mathematical and physical sciences