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 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on October 8, 2026 (JST)
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Entry ID
EM-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Electronics and Manufacturing |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting researchers to advance R&D in electronics and manufacturing technologies aiming for social implementation. We invite applications from researchers possessing advanced expertise and achievements in fields such as electrical and electronic engineering, materials science and engineering, physics and applied physics, chemistry and applied chemistry, bioengineering, optics, measurement engineering, information processing, computational science, applied mathematics, control engineering, communication engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, precision engineering, and tribology. However, the areas of expertise are not limited to those listed above and we also welcome researchers who are eager to pursue integrated, challenging, and interdisciplinary research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. The assigned research unit will be determined from among the seven units listed below during the selection process, taking into account the candidate's expertise, aptitude, and other relevant factors.
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 |
Core Electronics Technology Research Institute / Research Institute for Hybrid Functional Integration / Core Manufacturing Technology Research Institute / Sensing Technology Research Institute / Semiconductor Frontier Research Center / Advanced Power Electronics Research Center / Photonics-Electronics Integration Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Kansai、AIST Kyushu、Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center, AIST、AIST Tokyo Waterfront |
| URL |
Semiconductor Frontier Research Center
https://unit.aist.go.jp/sfrc/index_en.html
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/index_en.html
Photonics-Electronics Integration Research Center
https://unit.aist.go.jp/peirc/en/index.html
Core Electronics Technology Research Institute
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cetri/en/index_en.html
Research Institute for Hybrid Functional Integration
https://unit.aist.go.jp/hyfi-ri/
Core Manufacturing Technology Research Institute
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cmt-ri/english/
Sensing Technology Research Institute
https://unit.aist.go.jp/stri/ |
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| Number of Position |
1～2 |
| Key Words |
Electronic Materials and Semiconductors／Photonics／Device Process and Packaging ／Sensing Technology and Sensors／Manufacturing and Processing Technology |
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Entry ID
DEV-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of the most Advanced Semiconductor Device and Circuit |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting the following researchers to promote the development of leading-edge semiconductor devices.
1. Researchers who develop advanced semiconductor device technologies including innovative process and new material development for beyond 1nm node.
2. Researcheres who develop advanced lithography process technologies using EUVL, etc.
3. Researchers who develop advanced logic and/or analog integrated circuit design technlogies.
4. Researchers who develop environmental impact assessment and green technology for semiconductor manufacturing.
5. Researchers who develop semiconductor processes for the development of ultra-low power consumption devices and new principle devices, external use of facilities, etc. using the PoC fab at AIST.
We welcome not only those who have research experience in semiconductor devices, but also researchers who are motivated to promote integrated, challenging research across fields regardless of their specialty.
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. We also welcome researchers who are eager to contribute to the advancement of leading-edge semiconductor research in an international collaborative environment. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Semiconductor Frontier Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tsukuba Utokyo Asano Cooperation Site |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/sfrc/index_en.html |
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Advanced CMOS device process and mateirals／Integrated circuit design／Green semiconductor manufacturing process／New advanced materials／Semiconductor qubit devices |
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Entry ID
DEV-2 |
Title |
Research and Development of Advanced Integration Technologies and Fundamental Technologies for Cutting-Edge Functional Devices |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are looking for researchers to work on:
1. R&D on advanced back-end technologies, including 3D semiconductor integration, packaging, RDL, and wafer bonding; development of integrated devices such as logic, memory, high-frequency devices, MEMS, photonic-electronic integrated devices, and power semiconductors; physical AI devices; and packaging and integration processes.
2. R&D on spintronics, magnetic materials, nonvolatile memories, and device/process technologies for quantum computing.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in these fields, as well as those eager to take on challenging research beyond their current fields or to apply their industry experience to R&D and the practical implementation of research outcomes. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applications are also welcome from candidates without a doctoral degree who have relevant industry experience and wish to contribute to AIST’s R&D and the practical implementation of its research outcomes. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Hybrid Functional Integration |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/hyfi-ri/ |
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| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Heterogeneous Material Bonding / TSV / Hybrid Bonding／MRAM/TMR/MTJ/HDD／Physical AI/Edge AI／300mm Wafer Process／Chiplet / Interposer / RDL |
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Entry ID
DEV-3 |
Title |
R&D of photonics-electronics integration devices and fiber communication system technology |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We will strengthen research into optical interconnection technology and optical computing technology that transcends the boundaries of communications and processes light directly. To this end, we are seeking researchers working on the following:
1. Cutting-edge optical device technology, semiconductor integrated circuit technology.
2. Optical packaging technology, optical assemble technology, electronic packaging technology.
3. Optical evaluation technology, network control technology, communications technology.
We welcome applications from people with experience in research fields, as well as those eager to pursue challenging research across disciplines and those who wish to utilize their work experience in industry to contribute to research and development and social implementation. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of previous research experience.
We also welcome applications from people without doctoral degrees who are eager to utilize their work experience in industry to contribute to AIST's research and development and social implementation. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Photonics-Electronics Integration Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/peirc/en/index.html |
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Silicon photonics／Packaging/Mouting／Optical communications system／Optical computing/Quantum photonics／Photonics-electronics integration |
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Entry ID
DEV-4 |
Title |
R&D of Core Technologies for Next-Generation Electronics |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting researchers to work on one of the following research topics.
1. R&D on electronic devices and associated fabrication technologies supporting edge computing, ultra-low-power operation, next-generation communications, and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection.
2. R&D on emerging materials such as superconductors, functional oxides, compound semiconductors, two-dimensional materials, organic functional materials, as well as their associateted application technologies.
Applicants are expected to have a solid technical background and proven research achievements in relevant fields such as applied physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering.
We also welcome candidates without a doctoral degree who are motivated to leverage their practical industry experience to contribute to AIST's R&D and the social implementation of its outcomes. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Core Electronics Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cetri/en/index_en.html |
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Electronic Materials and Devices／Photonic Materials and Devices／Device Manufacturing Technologies |
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Entry ID
DEV-5 |
Title |
Research and Development on Advanced Utilization of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Materials |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to R&Ds aiming at the establishment and dissemination of the innovative semiconductor device thechnologies for power electrocnis and quantum applications based on the advantages of wide bandgap(WBG) semiconductor materials. Especially, we expect the researchers who have the expertise in the WBG crystal growth/epitaxial growth, WBG device design/process/ characterization, and innovative packaging/circuit 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, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/
https://tpec-aist.jp/ |
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Power Electronics／Wide Bandgap Semiconductor／Power Devices／Crystal Growth／Quantum Technology |
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Entry ID
DEV-6 |
Title |
Research and Development of Measurement and Evaluation Technology related to Semiconductor Manufacturing Process |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to R&Ds aiming at the establishment and dissemination of the innovative semiconductor device thechnologies for power electrocnis and quantum applications based on the advantages of wide bandgap(WBG) semiconductor materials. Especially, we expect the researchers who have the expertise in the WBG crystal growth/epitaxial growth, WBG device design/process/ characterization, and innovative packaging/circuit 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, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Sensing Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Kyushu |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/stri/ |
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Semiconductor／Devices／Materials／Process／Manufacturing |
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Entry ID
SENS-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Sensor/Sensing & Process/Evaluation System |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting a research scientist who is interested in the research and development of sensor and sensing system technology. In particular, those who have experience in device engineering, material science, manufacturing, circuit design, information processing, system design, power supply, applied physics, optical engineering, chemistry, biology, communication, measurement technology, and related sensor technology are very much 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, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Sensing Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Kyushu |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/stri/ |
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Sensor/Sensing／Device/ Semiconductor／Material/Chemistry／Bio/Enviroment／Manufacturing/Process |
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Entry ID
MANU-1 |
Title |
Research and development on the advanced manufacturing technologies for the DX, AI, and CE Era |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Toward the advanced manufacturing in the era of digital transformation (DX), artificial intelligence (AI), and circular economy (CE), we promote research and development related to smart manufacturing systems, resource-saving production, materials, advanced processing, and remanufacturing through DX of the manufacturing industry. We are recruiting highly motivated research scientists with knowledge and research experience in the fields of mechanical engineering, systems engineering, metrology, precision engineering, laser engineering, surface engineering, thin film engineering, design engineering, engineering calculation, computer science, materials engineering, tribology, coating, environmental engineering, applied physics, and applied mathematics, and so on.
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 |
Core Manufacturing Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center, AIST |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cmt-ri/english/ |
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Machining/Additive manufacturing/Coating/Laser processing/Machining phenomenon／IoT/CPS/AI/Simulation／Manufacturing process/Automation/Robotics／Green Transformation (GX)/Resource efficiency／Remanufacturing/Eco Design/Product Service System |
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