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Type B - Tenured Position

Type B is a tenured position of research scientist normally offered to a candidate with significant research achievements and management experience.
 
Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on May 7, 2026 (JST)
Entry ID
ENEENV-1
Title Research, Development and Structure Analysis on Secondary Batteries
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit research scientists for Research & Development on secondary battery technologies. Applicants who have advanced knowledge and research ability in the field of electrochemistry, material science, solid chemisty or applied physics etc. are encouraged to apply for promoting development of constituent materials and devices or analysis technologies (transimission electron microscopy, X-ray structure analysis etc).
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy
Work Location AIST Kansai
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/riecen/index_en.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Battery/Electrochemistry/Structure analysis/Material/Transmission electron microscopy
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Entry ID
ENEENV-2
Title Research, Development and Structure Analysis on Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit research scientists for R&D on elemental technologise for fuel cells or water electrolyzers. Applicants who have advanced knowledge and research ability in the field of electrochemistry, material science, catalyst chemistry, polymer chemistry, inorganic material chemistry, interfacial science or applied physics etc. are encouraged to apply for promoting development of constituent materials and devices or analysis technologies (transimission electron microscopy, X-ray structure analysis etc).
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy
Work Location AIST Kansai
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/riecen/index_en.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Fuel cell/Water electrolysis/Catalyst/Structure analysis/Transmission electron microscopy
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Entry ID
ENEENV-3
Title R&D on electrochemical energy conversion and storage
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit motivated researchers who can contribute to the R&D of novel energy devices and systems based on chemical and electrochemical reactions—particularly redox flow batteries, next‑generation rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and electrolysis technologies. Applicants should possess fundamental knowledge in fields such as electrochemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, or energy materials, as well as specialized expertise in high‑efficiency energy‑conversion and storage devices. 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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute for Energy Efficient
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/rieet/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Electrochemical devices /Energy storage/Fuel Cells/Electrolysis /Inorganic materials synthesis
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Entry ID
ENEENV-4
Title R&D on efficient use of thermal energy
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit motivated researchers who can contribute to the development of energy‑saving technologies through the efficient use of thermal energy. This includes research and development of high‑efficiency, zero‑emission engine technologies that utilize carbon‑neutral fuels, as well as the advancement of thermal and fluid control technologies—such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and electronic device cooling—and thermoelectric conversion technologies. Applicants should possess expertise in one or more of the following fields: mechanical engineering (particularly thermal, fluid, or combustion engineering), energy engineering, energy materials science, chemical engineering, systems engineering, control engineering, computational engineering, or related disciplines.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute for Energy Efficient
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/rieet/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Internal combustion engine/Thermal and fluid engineering/Combustion science and engineering/Control engineering/Mechanical engineering
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Entry ID
ENEENV-5
Title Research on the Methodology Development and Application of Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances and Assessment of Sustainability in the Society
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit researchers who promote research on the assessment of human health and ecological risks associated with chemical substances and emerging materials, as well as on life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability assessment of natural capital. Methodology development and applications of these assessment approaches are expected. Applicants should have expertise in environmental science, biology, chemistry, resource engineering, computational science, process engineering, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances (Human Health)/Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances (Ecological Risk)/Sustainability/Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)/Natural Capital
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Entry ID
ENEENV-6
Title Research and Development on the Physical Risk Assessment of Explosives and Combustible Gases and on Industrial Safety
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit researchers who promote research on the physical risk assessment of explosives and combustible gasses and industrial safety research as well as researchers who promote research on data science and AI analysis/modeling based on experiments and numerical calculations. Applicants should have expertise in either safety engineering, combustion engineering, impact engineering, chemistry, computational science, process engineering, social science, or other related areas.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Explosion Safety/Industrial Safety/Combustion/AI Analysis and Modeling/Explosion Experiment
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Entry ID
ENEENV-7
Title Research on the Development and Application of Methods for the Inventory Database AIST-IDEA
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit individuals who can promote research and development of inventory databases (AIST-IDEA) for life cycle assessment (LCA). This includes process data collection, inventory data compilation, and database management. We also recruit individuals who can develop new methodologies or conduct applied studies related to these areas. Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental science, chemistry, resource engineering, computational science, process engineering, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://riss.aist.go.jp/en-idealab/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)/Inventory Database/Database Management/Material Flow Analysis (MFA)/Input-Output Table
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Entry ID
ENEENV-8
Title Research on the Development and Application of Environmental Indicators for Promoting Resource Circulation
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit researchers who promote research for promoting resource circulation, related to the assessment of human health risks associated with chemical substances and emerging materials, as well as on life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability assessment of natural capital. Methodology development and applications of these assessment approaches are expected. Applicants should have expertise in environmental science, biology, chemistry, resource engineering, computational science, process engineering, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas.
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. Additionally, individuals may be assigned to the Circular Technology Implementation Research Centre based on factors such as experience and suitability.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-ct/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances/Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)/Circular Economy/Recycle
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Entry ID
ENEENV-9
Title Research and development of strategic urban mining
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit a motivated researcher who will promote the development of innovative urban mining technologies with the aim of improving Japan's self-sufficiency rate for essential materials such as metals. Specifically, applicants will develope advanced sorting for recycling of e-waste, and technology that contributes to the detection of lithium-ion batteries in waste, by making full use of sensing, image recognition, and AI technology in addition to conventional dismantling, crushing, and sorting. They are expected to have advanced expertise in resource engineering, mechanical engineering, information engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering and civil engineering, with outstanding academic achievements.
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.
Depending on suitability, the successful candidate may be assigned to the Advanced Physical Sorting Research Team, Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Environmental Management Research Institute / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-ct/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Resources circulation/Recycling/Sorting technology/Image recognition/AI technology/Urban mining
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Entry ID
ENEENV-10
Title Research and development of environmental measurement or environmental protection technologies toward PFAS
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We widely recruit motivated researchers to develop innovative and sensitive analytical methods for chemicals (e.g. PFAS) in environment or innovative environmental technologies for protecting environmental pollution. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in environmental science, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, plasma engineering, biotechnology and/or computer and information science, etc.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Environmental Management Research Institute
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Environmental engineering/Evaluation of chemical substances/Environmental remediation/Plasma engineering/PFAS
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Entry ID
ENEENV-11
Title Development of Data-Driven Energy Control Technologies
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are recruiting personnel to advance the development of data-driven energy management technologies to achieve carbon neutrality. We are searching for people who have a background in electrical engineering or control/systems engineering, and who have proven experience in the advancement of data-driven energy control. In particular, candidates who have knowledge of big data analytics to utilize energy big data derived from real-world applications are highly desirable.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Global Zero Emission Research Center
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Energy management/Big data analysis/Demand side resources/Distributed energy resources/Artificial intelligence
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Entry ID
ENEENV-12
Title Research and Development on Innovative Energy Conversion and UtilizationTechnology Toward a Carbon Neutral Society
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are developing innovative energy conversion and utilisation technologies essential for realising a carbon-neutral society, such as production and utilization of hydrogen and energy carriers, energy conversion catalysts, and thermal management including thermoelectric conversion and themal storage. We seek motivated candidates with fundamental knowledge in advancing these target technologies based on chemical engineering, reaction engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, etc.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Global Zero Emission Research Center
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Carbon neutrality/Energy conversion and utilization technologies/Hydrogen and energy carrier/Carbon recycling/Thermal management
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Entry ID
ENEENV-13
Title Research and Development on Technology Assessment Toward a Carbon Neutral Society
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience To achieve carbon neutrality, we conduct technology assessment to identify the role of various decarbonization technologies in the energy system, evaluate the impact (environmental, economic, social, stable supply, etc.) of deploying these technologies in society, and develop technology deployment scenarios based on these findings. We are looking to recruit applicants with expertise in system engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, life cycle engineering, computational science, social science, etc., willing to collaborate with domestic and overseas organizations.
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.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Global Zero Emission Research Center / Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Carbon neutral/Decarbonization technology/Technology assessment/Energy system/Deployment scenario
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Entry ID
ENEENV-14
Title Research and Development on Advanced Conversion and Utilization Process for Carbon Resources
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are looking for motivated researchers to develop chemical processes that effectively utilize carbon resources, including CO2, and hydrogen, such as the clean and effective use of existing hydrocarbon resources, hydrogen production by water electrolysis, and hydrogen storage in alloys. We recruit competent and highly-motivated researchers who have knowledge and experience in the development of hydrogen-utilizing functional materials and catalysts required for CO2 conversion reactions, fuel synthesis using electrochemical methods, and experimental techniques and simulations of gas-solid catalytic reaction systems involving mass transfer and heat transport within various chemical reactors, based on materials science, chemical engineering, reaction engineering, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, process engineering, etc.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Energy Process Research Institute
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/en/groups.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecmat/en/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecpg/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/hrcg/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/hius-s/index-e.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words CCU/Hydrogen utilization/Electrolytic synthesis/Carbon recycling/Synthetic fuel
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Entry ID
ENEENV-15
Title Research and Development on Advanced Conversion Catalysts and Process of Fuels and Chemical Materials that Contribute to CCU
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are looking for researchers who are motivated to develop CCU technology that converts CO2 into useful substances such as fuel, chemical raw materials, and synthetic gas using electricity and hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources. We recruit competent and highly-motivated researchers with a background in chemical engineering, reaction engineering, catalytic chemistry, process engineering, etc., who have knowledge and experience in catalyst development required for CO2 conversion reactions, fuel synthesis using process development, mass transfer within various chemical reactors, and experimental techniques and simulations of gas-solid catalytic reaction systems involving heat transport.
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.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Energy Process Research Institute / Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/en/groups.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecpg/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words CCU/Hydrogen utilization/Synthetic fuel/Carbon recycling
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Entry ID
ENEENV-16
Title Research and development of CO2 separation/storage aiming CCS
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience In order to reduce CO2 emissions, we are looking for highly motivated researchers who have knowledge and experience in experimental techniques and simulations in fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, fluid engineering, and resource engineering, etc, and who can promote the following R&D.
1. CO2/CH4 separation and storage technology based on clathrate technology and its process design,
2. CCS technology development using CO2 hydrate, and
3. development of high performance cold heat storage medium using clathrate.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Energy Process Research Institute
Work Location AIST Hokkaido、AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/mhptg.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/mhdsg.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Gas separation/CCUS/Energy/Methane hydrate/Low carbon
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Entry ID
ENEENV-17
Title Research and development on the technology for high penetration photovolatics
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches mentioned below.
・Photovoltaic technologies based on expertise in solar cell and module process technologies, material technologies, performance characterization and calibration technologies, reliability evaluation technologies, field test, evaluation of system performance.
・Photovoltaic technologies based on expertise in smart operation & maitanace technologies, output forecasting and system control technologies, and safety technologies.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)、AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/renrc/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Photovoltaic/Module/Operation & maintanace/PV performance and reliability evaluation
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Entry ID
ENEENV-18
Title Research and development on the technology for high penetration wind turbine
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches mentioned below. The advanced assessment technologies and the operation and maintenance (O&M) technologies for innovative wind energy generation, a research scientist who conducts R&D activities on field measurements of wind turbine sites including offshore is invited for the job opportunity. Applicants who have various measurement and experimental techniques or CFD/Meteorological simulation techniques.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/renrc/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Wind turbine generation/Output forecasting/Operation & maintanace
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Entry ID
ENEENV-19
Title Development of Advanced Power Grid Technologies
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We broadly seek talented and highly motivated candidates to advance next-generation energy network technologies—centered on advanced power systems and encompassing renewables, demand-side resources, mobility, and hydrogen—toward carbon neutrality. Research topics include grid-stabilization technologies such as GFM inverters under high renewable penetration, data-driven analysis, AI applications in the energy domain, mobility integration with EVs (V2G) and railways, utilizing hydrogen energy for flexibility services, and techno-economic analysis, all with a focus on real-world deployment.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/renrc/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Power System analysis/Power market/Power system Operation and Planning/Economic Analysis in the Power Sector/Sector Coupling
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Entry ID
ENEENV-20
Title Research and development on the Hydrogen Energy technology
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches mentioned below.
1) We recruit a motivated researcher who contributes to the research and demonstration of innovative energy system using hydrogen regarding renewable electrolysis, hydrogen purification, hydrogen storage system by using metal hydride, catalysys for hydrogen carrier production, such as ammonia, and measurement technology concerning hydrogen technologies.
2) We recruit a motivated researcher who contributes to reseach and development of advanced combustion and measurement technologies using carbon neutral fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, etc. for engiens and gas turbines.
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.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2027
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)、AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/renrc/en/index.html
Inquiry Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
Number of Position a few positions available
Key Words Hydrogen production storage and transportation/Energy management system/Metal Hydride and Hydrogen Carrier/Hydrogen combustion
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