Materials and Chemistry

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.
 

• Type B - Tenured Position

Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on May 7, 2026 (JST)

Entry ID mc8-1	Title	Research and Development of Fundamental Technology for Materials DX
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We invite applications for research positions in the area of materials design. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of computer simulation, AI, and quantum computing for materials design. They will also participate in building integrated platforms that support Materials DX. Applicants are expected to have strong expertise in computational science, data science, or data security. 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	Materials DX research center
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mdx/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Data-driven materials design／Computer simulation／Artificial intelligence (AI)／Materials and process design／Data security
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Entry ID mc8-2	Title	Research on Material Applications of Cellulose
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are looking for researchers who committed to advance a circular economy through studies on cellulose based materials, including nanocellulose, lignocellulose, and wood. We welcome candidates with expertise in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering, and those experienced in polymer and fiber material development or analytical and characterization technologies. Highly motivated researchers capable of contributing to fundamental studies, practical material design, and industrial collaboration for social implementation are encouraged to apply. 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 Sustainable Chemistry
	Work Location	AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Materials Chemistry／Polymer Chemistry／Wood and Cellulose Chemistry／Functional Polymeric Materials／Polymer Processing
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Entry ID mc8-3	Title	Biomanufacturing: development of production and utilization technologies for functional biobased chemicals
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are developing functional biobased chemicals and biomanufacturing technologies to achieve a carbon-neutral and resource-circulating society. We are recruiting a wide range of researchers in the field of biomanufacturing. For example, we welcome researchers who have advanced expertise and experience in either the production technologies for bio-based chemicals (such as microbial cultivation, fermentation, genetic recombination, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, bioinformatics, etc.) or the utilization technologies for the bio-based chemicals (such as structure and physical property analysis, functionalization, etc.) and are willing to work on social implementation through industry collaboration. 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 Sustainable Chemistry
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Biomanufacturing／Utilization of microorganisms／Cultivation and fermentation technology／Bio-based chemicals
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Entry ID mc8-4	Title	Research and development on the manufacturing processes and analytical technologies for polymer materials
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	AIST is seeking researchers who are eager to contribute to solving societal challenges, such as achieving resource circulation, through the development of polymers and functional chemical products, their manufacturing processes, and material evaluation technologies. We expect candidates to possess skills and experience in the following areas: (1) Development of manufacturing process technologies (2) Development of advanced analytical techniques, including operando measurements, in‑line analysis, and other in‑situ analytical methods (3) Data‑driven materials research utilizing machine learning, AI, and related methodologies (4) Physical property analysis technologies, such as rheology and tribology. 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 the candidate’s aptitude and preferences, the successful applicant may be assigned to the Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology, which promotes R&D to achieve the societal implementation of plastic mechanical‑recycling technologies.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Polymer Materials／Polymer Processing／Data Informatics／Physical characterization techniques
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Entry ID mc8-5	Title	Research and Development on Chemical Process that Contributes to Sustainable Society
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In this position, you will engage in research and development on chemical process technology that contributes to establishing a sustainable society. Applicants are expected to have expert knowledge and research experience in the fields of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, catalytic chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, and related fields. In addition, we look for researchers and engineers to work on process design and scale-up for social implementation regarding carbon dioxide capture and utilization technology and plastic chemical recycling technology at Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation and Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology. 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 Chemical Process Technology / Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tohoku、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Organic synthesis／Catalysis／Chemical process／Recycling／Waste engineering
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Entry ID mc8-6	Title	Research and Development of Efficient Chemical Process Technology
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In this position, you will engage in research and development on flow synthesis technology for efficient chemical process. Applicants are expected to have expert knowledge and research experience in the fields of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, catalytic chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, and related fields. 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 Chemical Process Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tohoku、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Organic synthesis／Catalysis／Chemical process／Continuous Manufacturing Process／Functional Chemicals
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Entry ID mc8-7	Title	Research and Development on Manufacturing Process Technology for High-Performance Materials
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In this position, you will engage in research and development on manufacturing process technology for high-performance materials Applicants are expected to have expert knowledge and research experience in the fields of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, and related fields. 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 Chemical Process Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tohoku、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Molding processing／Inorganic porous material／Lignin／Sensor／Informatics
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Entry ID mc8-8	Title	Research and Devalopment of Innovative Materials and Processing for Creation of Next-generation Society and Resilient Supply Chain
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In order to develop the innovative materials for next generation society and resilient supply chain, we recrute researchers who have the knowledge of materials science, material DX, powder technoligy, process engineering required to develop metamaterials, environmentally friendly materials, metal and magnetic metal materials with high-performance, etc., or manufacturing process 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. Depending on the research field, there is also the possibility of being assigned to the Integreted Research Center for Circular Technology
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Multi-Material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Chubu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mmri/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	5
	Key Words	Material science／Material DX／Ceramics／Metal/Magnetic materials／Composite materials
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Entry ID mc8-9	Title	Research and Development on Green Process Technologies of Ceramic Materials for Realizing a Circular Economy Society
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers engaged in the research and development of material design technologies to create material innovations aimed at realizing a circular economy society. Specifically, we are recruiting researchers having fundamental knowledge such as the following areas: materials process, electrochemistry, research DX technologies utilizing machine leaning, computational science, and automatic/autonomous experiments. We develop novel chemical densification technologies for composite materials based on ceramics and other materials such as metals, and the material recycling technologies for resource recovery of these materials. 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	Multi-Material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Chubu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mmri/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Green process／Ceramic materials recycling／Research DX／Automatic/autonomous experiments／Process informatics
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Entry ID mc8-10	Title	Research and Development of Materials Technologies for Material Innovation and Their Social Implementation
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We seek researchers to help address societal challenges—such as energy, environmental, and resource constraints, as well as an aging society—and to strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness. Recruitment targets the following areas: 1. Development of nitrogen resource circulation technologies 2. Creation of functional nanoparticles, thin films, glass materials, etc., and development of their applications in devices, environmental fields, and more 3. Development of material evaluation and diagnostic technologies, or data-driven R&D, to accelerate the above-mentioned materials technology development (See our website for details on specific research topics.) Prior experience is not required; We welcome applications from researchers who are eager to engage in the development, application, and social implementation of advanced technological seeds. 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 Core Technology for Materials Innovation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kansai
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ctmi/CTMI_fetch_min_en/
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	4
	Key Words	Nitrogen resource circulation technology／Functional nanomaterial／Device technology／Material characterization and diagnostic technoogy／Materials DX
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Entry ID mc8-11	Title	Development of interdisciplinary resource recycling technology based on catalyst and synthesis technology
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	Driven by an actual mechanism-based understanding of reactions, the project will conduct R&D based on innovative catalyst and chemical technologies that contribute to resource recycling and circular economy, such as synthesis technology for functional chemicals　(fine chemicals) including polymers and chemical process technology oriented toward commercial and practical production. To conduct data-driven interdisciplinary research and development that also introduces simulations, materials informatics, process informatics, generative AI, quantum computing, and lab automation technologies, we are seeking highly motivated researchers with advanced expertise and experimental techniques in the fields of catalytic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry or informatics, and who are willing to take on the challenges of different fields. 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	Catalytic Chemistry Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccri/english/index.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Molecular catalysts／Solid catalysts／Polymer chemistry／Lab automation／Artificial Intelligence
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Entry ID mc8-12	Title	Development of functional chemical manufacturing technology based on catalyst and synthesis technology
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking personnel to conduct fundamental research and development that contributes to resource efficiency and recycling to synthesize and upgrading of functional chemicals (fine chemicals) aimed at commercial scale production from unused raw resources and bio‑derived resources by catalysis and organic synthesis through a true understanding of reaction mechanisms. Candidates should have advanced expertise and experimental skills in the fields of catalytic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, chemical engineering(especially, process chemistry), bio‑related chemistry, biomolecular transformation, or materials science. In addition, candidates must be motivated to promote research utilizing informatics, and willing to take on the challenge of interdisciplinary research through communication with researchers in other fields. Researchers interested in developing catalytic analysis technologies to elucidate the catalytic reaction mechanisms are also welcome. 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	Catalytic Chemistry Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tsukuba Tsukuba University Cooperation Site
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccri/english/index.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1~2
	Key Words	Organic synthesis／Fine chemicals／Manufacturing process／Informatics／Bio-related chemistry
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Entry ID mc8-13	Title	Creation of Innovative Nanomaterials and Research & Development of Next-Generation Devices
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking highly motivated researchers to engage in the creation of innovative nanomaterials and the development of advanced technologies, including batteries, devices, composite materials, and cutting-edge semiconductor components utilizing nanomaterials. Candidates with expertise in materials science, chemistry, physics, electronic engineering, semiconductor devices, data science, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in nanomaterials is not required. Applicants who do not hold a Ph.D. but have industry experience and are eager to contribute to AIST’s research and the social implementation of its outcomes are also welcome to apply.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Nanocarbon Material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ncm/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Material Science／Semiconductor／Material Science／Data Science／Nano Materials
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Entry ID mc8-14	Title	Data-Driven Research to Accelerate Material Development
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are widely seeking researchers eager to apply data-driven approaches for diverse materials research, including nanomaterials, through the development of advanced AI, robotic process automation, and autonomous experimental systems. We seek skilled researchers particularly with knowledge in fields, such as data science, materials, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Previous experience in nanomaterials or AI research is not required. Applications are also welcome from those without a doctoral degree but with practical experience in industry. Additionally, applicants should possess a strong willingness to contribute to the social implementation of their results acquired through research and development at AIST.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Nanocarbon Material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ncm/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Material Science／Infomatics／Artificial intelligence／Materials Science／Roboticks
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