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 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2025 - Closed at 23:59 on 9 October 2025 (JST)
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Entry ID
ENEENV-20 |
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 R&D on energy-saving technologies through the efficient use of thermal energy. This includes research and development of high-efficiency, zero-emission engine technologies utilizing carbon-neutral fuels, as well as the advancement of thermal and fluid control technologies?such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and electronic device cooling?based on numerical simulations. Applicants should possess expertise in one or more of the following fields: mechanical engineering (particularly thermal, fluid, and combustion engineering), energy engineering, chemical engineering, systems engineering, control engineering, computational engineering, or related disciplines.
We 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Energy Efficient Technologies |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/rieet/en/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/rieet/en/groups/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／Mechanical engineering／Thermal and Fluid Engineering／Combustion Science and Engineering／Computational Fluid Dynamics |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-21 |
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 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en-idealab/ |
| 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／environmental impact／Input-Output Table |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-22 |
Title |
Research and development of analytical and monitoring technologies or environmental protection technologies toward xenobiotic chemicals, PFAS |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We widely recruit motivated researchers to develop sensitive analytical technologies or innovative environmental technologies for evaluating dynamics of and protecting environmental pollution from xenobiotic chemicals like PFAS. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in environmental engineering, analytcal chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, civil engineering, and/or computer and information science, etc.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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 |
Analytical chemistry／Environmental engineering／Chemical engineering／Environmental biotechnology／Xenobiotic chemicals |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-23 |
Title |
Resource recycling technology for essential materials |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit a motivated researcher who will promote the development of innovative resource recycling technologies with the aim of improving Japan's self-sufficiency rate for essential materials such as metals and plastics. Specifically, applicants will develope advanced sorting for recycling of waste home appliances and waste plastics, and technology that contributes to the detection of lithium-ion batteries in waste, by making full use of 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 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, 2026 |
| 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 |
Resources circulation／Recycling／Sorting technology／Image recognition/AI technology／Object detection/analysis technology |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-24 |
Title |
Fundamental research on high-efficiency energy conversion technologies for achieving carbon neutrality |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to conduct research on high-efficiency energy conversion technologies essential for achieving a carbon-neutral society. This research will focus on areas such as electrochemistry, process engineering, reaction engineering, and materials engineering, encompassing fundamental studies of the physical and chemical principles underlying energy conversion technologies, as well as developing technologies to improve efficiency and reliability. We are also looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging in practical research aimed at the social implementation of these technologies.
We 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/fundamentals-of-ionic-devices-research-team/
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/thermal-energy-device-research-team/
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/artificial-photosynthesis-research-team/ |
| 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／High-efficiency energy conversion technology／Electrochemistry／Heat utilization／Solar chemical |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-25 |
Title |
Research and development of CO2 separation/storage aiming CCS |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are looking for motivated researchers to construct innovative chemical processes that manufacture fuels or chemical products with green utilization of carbon resources. We recruit competent and highly-motivated researchers who have knowledge and experience in the development of CO2 conversion catalysts, fuel synthesis via electrolysis, and development of gas-solid catalytic reaction systems with basic knowledges on chemical engineering, chemical reaction engineering, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, and process engineering.
We 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Hokkaido |
| 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-26 |
Title |
Development of Advanced Power Grid Technologies |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are broadly seeking individuals who can contribute to the development of next-generation power system technologies aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. We invite applications from candidates who will contribute to research and development in the following three key areas:
1) Candidates Contributing to the Promotion of Introduction of Photovlatic and Wind Power Generation and Advancement of Power Networks
2) Candidates Contributing to Digital Transformation (DX) in the Energy Sector
3) Candidates Contributing to Decarbonization and Enhancing Energy Supply Flexibility through Sector Coupling
We 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Renewable Energy Advanced Research Center |
| Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA) |
| URL |
https://www.renewable.pr.aist.go.jp/ent/ |
| 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 System Stability Control／Power system Operation and Planning／Economic Analysis in the Power Sector／Sector Coupling |
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