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 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on October 8, 2026 (JST)

Entry ID mc8-2-01	Title	Research and Development of Materials and Chemistry
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We invite applications from researchers in materials science, chemistry, and related fields to propose and conduct their own research themes within the Deaprtment of Materials and Chemistry. Research topics and assignments after employment will be determined based on the applicant's expertise, aptitude, and organizational needs. Therefore, the proposed research theme is not necessarily guaranteed to become the assigned research project. Keywords: General chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, electro-, and analytical chemistry), computational science, data science, materials science, polymer science, biotechnology, environmental science, chemical engineering, process engineering, metallurgy, surface and interface science, chemical synthesis, catalysis, analytical and characterization technologies, manufacturing and processing technologies, Materials DX (AI and MI), nanotechnology, LCA, resource circulation, circular economy, magnetic materials, battery materials, semiconductor materials, quantum materials, energy materials, nanomaterials, composite materials, wood-based materials, biomaterials, and functional materials. Applicants without a doctoral degree are also welcome if they have substantial industrial experience and a strong interest in contributing to AIST's R&D and the social implementation of research outcomes.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Materials DX Research Center / Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry / Research Institute for Chemical Process Technology / Multi-material Research Institute / Research Institute of Core Technology for Materials Innovation / Catalytic Chemistry Research Institute / Nanocarbon Materials Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tohoku、AIST Tsukuba、AIST Chubu、AIST Kansai、AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mdx/en/
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	Number of Position	1～2
	Key Words	Material Science／Chemistry／Material DX／Resource Circulation
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Entry ID mc8-2-02	Title	Research and Development of Core Technologies for Materials DX
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We invite applications from researchers engaged in the advancement of computational simulation technologies for materials design and the development of platforms supporting Materials DX. Candidates should have an excellent background in simulation and/or information technologies, and should demonstrate a strong motivation to leverage AI, mathematical models, quantum computing, and related technologies in materials research. 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/
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Simulation／AI, mathematical model／Data-driven materials design ／Data security
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Entry ID mc8-2-03	Title	Research and development of materials diagnostic technologies for polymer materials
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers who are motivated to advance sustainable materials utilization through the development of diagnostic and characterization technologies for polymer materials, including plastics and rubber. Research areas include the following: (1) Polymer materials and processing technologies, (2) Advanced characterization and analysis technologies (e.g., higher-order structure analysis and degradation analysis), (3) Data informatics and related technologies. AIST is promoting research for the social implementation of plastic material recycling technologies. Depending on the applicant’s expertise and suitability, the host unit may be the 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 Sustainable Chemistry / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-ct/en/
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Polymer Materials／Polymer Characterization／Polymer Processing／Recycling Technologies／Data Informatics
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Entry ID mc8-2-04	Title	Research and development on the social implementation of polymer and bio-based materials
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	Our department aims to contribute to a circular economy through the social implementation of technologies in materials diagnostics for plastics and rubber, bio-based functional materials such as nanocellulose, and material recycling. We are seeking researchers with demonstrated experience in leading R&D from materials and process development to prototyping, evaluation, and commercialization, as well as strong research management skills, or those highly motivated to take on such challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to accelerating the social implementation of these technologies and creating new value based on customer needs. Depending on the applicant’s expertise and suitability, the host unit may be the 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 Sustainable Chemistry / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Polymer Materials／Nanocellulose／Composite Materials／Polymer Processing／Recycling Technologies
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Entry ID mc8-2-05	Title	Research and development on nanocellulose, bio-based materials and material recycling technologies for circular economy
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	Toward the realization of a circular economy, we are seeking researchers who are motivated to conduct research and development on (1) conversion to biomass raw materials such as cellulose, (2) utilization of materials through process biotechnology, (3) material recycling technologies of polymer materials, and (4) related analytical evaluation technologies. We therefore expect the candidates possessing skills and experiences in organic material analysis, data informatics, and material development (including biomanufacturing). AIST is promoting research for the social implementation of plastic material recycling technologies. Depending on the applicant’s expertise and suitability, the host unit may be the 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 Sustainable Chemistry / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Chugoku、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-ct/en/
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Biomanufacturing／Cellulosic materials／Material Recycling／Structural analysis of polymer materials／Data Informatics
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Entry ID mc8-2-06	Title	Research and Development of Resource Circulation and Chemical Process Technologies for a Sustainable Society
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We conduct research and development on resource circulation and chemical process technologies for a sustainable society. Research areas include carbon dioxide, waste plastics, phosphorus resources, biomass utilization, energy-efficient chemical processes, and high-performance material manufacturing. We seek motivated researchers with expertise in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, information science, or 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
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	Number of Position	1～2
	Key Words	Organic synthesis／Catalysis／Chemical process／Continuous Manufacturing Process／Molding processing
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Entry ID mc8-2-07	Title	Research and Development of Next-Generation Electrochemical Devices for Carbon Neutrality through Materials Exploration and Process Optimization
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers engaged in R&D on next-generation energy materials exploration and manufacturing process optimization technologies aimed at realizing a carbon-neutral society. To develop next-generation electrochemical devices, such as inorganic all-solid-state batteries and fuel cell/electrolysis cell systems, we are recruiting researchers with fundamental knowledge of inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials processing engineering who can promote research digital transformation (DX) through the use of high-throughput automated and autonomous experimentation, machine learning, optimization techniques, and other AI and data science 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	Multi-material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Chubu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mmri/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Electrochemical device／All-solid-state battery／Research DX／High-throughput automated and autonomous experimentation／Machine learning and optimization techniques
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Entry ID mc8-2-08	Title	Research and Development 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 broad and interdisciplinary knowledge of materials science, material DX, powder technoligy, process engineering required to develop ceramics, metal and magnetic materials with high-performance, etc., or manufacturing process technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration. 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, 2027
	Research Unit	Multi-material Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Chubu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/mmri/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Ceramics／Metal／Magnetic material／Composite／Powder
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Entry ID mc8-2-09	Title	Research and Development of Adsorption-Based Recovery and Resource Utilization Technologies for Valuable and Harmful Substances, and Their Social Implementation
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers to advance resource circulation and environmental protection. Research activities include the development of highly selective and high-capacity adsorbents, improvement of adsorption-based recovery processes, development of resource recovery technologies, and demonstration studies for social implementation. Target substances include harmful and valuable compounds in the environment, industrial wastewater, and exhaust gases. Applicants should preferably have a background in materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, adsorption science, or chemical engineering. Researchers who are willing to acquire new knowledge and skills in related fields and actively participate in demonstration studies toward social implementation are particularly 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 of Core Technology for Materials Innovation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ctmi/CTMI_fetch_min_en/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/ctmi/CTMI_fetch_min_en/group/group_02.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Resource Circulation／Adsorption Technology／Ammonia Recovery and Utilization／Recovery and Resource Utilization of Valuable and Harmful Substances／Chemical Engineering
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Entry ID mc8-2-10	Title	Development of functional chemical manufacturing technology based on catalyst and synthesis technology
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	Based on catalysis and organic synthesis, we develop technologies for producing high-value-added functional chemicals (fine chemicals) and functional materials from underutilized and bio-based resources. We also develop resource recycling technologies for persistent and difficult-to-decompose materials and waste. Our core technology is the precise control of electron-transfer reactions using metal complexes, light, electricity, and related approaches. Through these research activities, we aim to contribute to the realization of a circular economy. In addition, we promote research digital transformation (DX) by incorporating data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation technologies. We also pursue interdisciplinary research that integrates environmental science, materials science, and life science to create new value. We are seeking researchers with advanced expertise and experimental skills in catalysis, synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, bio-related chemistry, chemical engineering, information science, or related fields. Successful candidates are expected to actively collaborate with researchers from diverse disciplines and communicate effectively across fields. They should be able to lead interdisciplinary research with initiative and pursue research that is directed toward future societal implementation. 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
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Catalysis／Organic synthesis／Polymer chemistry／Informatics／Bio-related chemistry
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Entry ID mc8-2-11	Title	Data-Driven Research to Accelerate Material Development
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We invite applications from motivated researchers interested in developing data-driven research methods and autonomous experimentation technologies for advanced materials, including nanomaterials. Expertise in data science, materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or related fields is expected, while prior experience in nanomaterials or AI is not required. Applicants without a Ph.D. are also encouraged to apply if they have relevant industrial experience and a strong interest in contributing to AIST's research.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Nanocarbon Materials Research Institute
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ncm/index_en.html
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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Data Science／Infomatics／Artificial Intelligence／Materials／Roboticks
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