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
mc7-2-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Fundamental Technology for Materials DX |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We open research position for materials design using computational simulation, AI, or quantum cmputing, and to develop platforms for materials DX.
Applicants should have excellent academic knowledge in computational science or information technology such as AI and data science, and be highly motivated researchers in materials and process design.
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 |
Materials DX Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/mdx/en/ |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Data-driven materials design／Artificial intelligence (AI)／Computational science／Quantum computing／Materials and process design |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-2 |
Title |
Development of functional bio-based chemicals |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are developing to promote the spread of functional bio-based chemicals in order to realize a carbon-neutral, resource-recycling society.
We are recruiting a wide range of researchers who have advanced specialized knowledge and experience in the technology for using bio-based chemicals (structure and physical property analysis, functionalization, etc.) and are willing to work on social implementation through corporate 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ischem/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Bio-based chemicals／Structure and physical property analysis／Utilization of microorganisms／Biomanufacturing |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-3 |
Title |
Research and development on nanocellulose, bio-manufacturing, and material recycling technologies for green and sustainable chemistry |
| 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).
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 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 |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1~2 |
| Key Words |
Biomanufacturing／Cellulosic materials／Recycling／Structural analysis of polymer materials／Data Informatics |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-4 |
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 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 Chemical Process Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tohoku |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
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
mc7-2-5 |
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 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 Chemical Process Technology / Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation / Integrated Research Center forCircular Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tohoku |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
3~5 |
| Key Words |
Organic synthesis／Catalysis／Chemical process／Recycling／Waste engineering |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-6 |
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 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 Chemical Process Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tohoku |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2~3 |
| Key Words |
Molding processing／Inorganic porous material／Lignin／Sensor／Informatics |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-7 |
Title |
Research and Devalopment of Material Design for Creation of Material Innovation |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Aiming to realize a circular economy society, we recruit researchers who have the knowledge of materials science, mechanical engineering, material DX required to develop structural and functional materials such as light-metals, high-performance metallic materials, composites and circular technology for these materials. 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 |
Multi-Material Research Institute / Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Chubu |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/mmri/ |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2~3 |
| Key Words |
Material Science／Material DX／Metal/Light metal／Composites／Circular Economy |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-8 |
Title |
Research for the development and social implementation of organic-inorganic composite or photofunctional materials |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers to develop and evaluate soft sensors and actuators based on organic-inorganic composite materials, energy conversion materials using photofunctional materials, and next-generation high-performance functional glasses, as well as to advance their social implementation. Applicants with a background in materials science or relevant expertise for practical application-such as mechanical engineering knowledge and robotics for soft sensor and actuator deployment-who are motivated to tackle challenging research are encouraged to apply.
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 Core Technology for Materials Innovation |
| Work Location |
AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ctmi/CTMI_fetch_min_en/ |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Soft sensor／Soft actuator／High-performance glass／Wavelength conversion materials／Experimental automation |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-9 |
Title |
Research and development of functional materials, from their design and evaluation to social implementation. |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers to develop and evaluate functional nanoparticles, thin films, and composite materials, aiming for social implementation that addresses societal challenges such as energy, environmental, and resource constraints, and strengthens industrial competitiveness.
Candidates do not need prior experience in these fields but should be motivated to learn relevant knowledge and skills and to take on challenging research projects, including material characterization, device applications, and solutions for resource-related issues.
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 Core Technology for Materials Innovation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ctmi/CTMI_fetch_min_en/ |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Atomic, molecular, and interfacial measurements／Electron microscopy／Nanodevice fabrication／Resource-recycling adsorption／Photofunctional materials |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-10 |
Title |
Development of functional chemical manufacturing technologies based on catalysis and synthetic methodologies |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking personnel to conduct fundamental research and development that contributes to resource recycling to synthesize functional chemicals (fine chemicals) aimed at commercial production by catalyst technology and organic synthesis through a deep understanding of reaction mechanisms.
We are looking for researchers who have advanced expertise and experimental skills in the fields of catalytic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science, who are motivated to promote research utilizing computer science, and who are willing to take on the challenge of interdisciplinary research through communication with researchers in the other fields. Researchers interested in developing catalytic analysis technologies, such as solid-state NMR, are also welcome.
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 |
Catalytic Chemistry Reseaerch Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://irc3.aist.go.jp/english/ |
| Inquiry |
mc-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1~2 |
| Key Words |
Solid catalyst／Organic Synthesis／Fine chemicals／Catalytic reaction／NMR spectroscopy |
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Entry ID
mc7-2-11 |
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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Nanocarbon Material Research Department |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ncdrc/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
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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