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
DEV-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of the most Advanced Semiconductor Device |
| 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 the advanced semiconductor device/process technologies,
2. Researchers who develop advanced logic and/or analog integrated circuit design technlogies,
3. Researchers who develop environmental impact assessment and green technology for semiconductor manufacturing
4. Researchers who develop new materials, Si qubit devices
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. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
4 |
| Key Words |
CMOS device process／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) Advanced Back-End Process & Semiconductor Technologies
- Research on back-end processes, including microfabrication, 3D integration, and packaging.
- Development of integrated device technologies for logic, memory, RF, MEMS, optoelectronics, and power semiconductors.
(2) Spintronics & Quantum Devices
- Research on spintronics, magnetic materials, non-volatile memory, and quantum computing devices. We welcome candidates with relevant experience, those eager to take on interdisciplinary challenges, and professionals from industry seeking to contribute to research and innovation. Diverse backgrounds are highly valued.
We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but 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 Hybrid Functional Integration |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/hyfi-ri/en/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Heterogeneous Material Bonding / TSV / Hybrid Bonding／MRAM/TMR/MTJ／Soft Magnetism / Transformer / 6G／300mm Wafer Process／Chiplet / Interposer / RDL |
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Entry ID
DEV-3 |
Title |
Research on photonics-electronics integration technology using next-generation photonics comunication |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking motivated researchers with a track record of research in next-generation optical communication technology, photonics-electronics integration technology, or optical computing technology. Specifically, it is desirable for them to have specialized knowledge and research experience in optical device technology, semiconductor integrated circuit technology, packaging and mounting technology, optical communication evaluation technology, optical network technology, and system design 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 |
Photonics-Electronics Integration Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/peirc/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-peirc_core-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Photonics device／Optical communication system／Co-packaged Optics／Optical computing |
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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 who promote the following R&D.
1. R&D of electronic devices for edge computing, ultra-low power consumption, next-generation communication, and inspection in semiconductor production, and their manufacturing technologies.
2. R&D of emerging materials such as superconductors, functional oxides, compound semiconductors, two-dimensional materials, and organic functional materials, and their device technologies.
The applicants are expected to have sufficient technical background and research achievements in relevant fields such as applied physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering. We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but 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 |
Core Electronics Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cetri/en/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| 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, SiC, GaN, diamond, and so on. 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/
https://tpec-aist.jp/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
3 |
| 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 are widely recruiting researchers who work on research and development related to process evaluation analysis, simulation technology, AI technology utilization, etc. for the advancement of device manufacturing processes. In particular, those who have experience in measurement or evaluation technology related to device manufacturing 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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Sensing Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Kyushu |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ssrc/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml＊aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Semiconductor／Device／Material／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, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Sensing Technology Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Kyushu |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ssrc/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml＊aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| 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 for manufacturing DX using AI and digital technology |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Automation, smart machining, and digital transformation (DX) are required to enhance the industrial competitiveness of manufacturing and machining technologies. To promote automation, smart machining and DX, process monitoring, image analysis, modeling, simulation, system design and control and so on are needed to elucidate machining phenomena. To conduct research and development of AI utilization and digitalization that will contribute to more efficient data collection and analysis through process automation for manufacturing, we are seeking highly motivated researchers with knowledge and research experience in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, materials engineering, information engineering, physics, applied physics, applied mathematics and so on, especially researchers who have the research experiences concerning metal additive manufacturing and composite materials are preferred.
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 |
Integrated Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing |
| Work Location |
Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center, AIST |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircam/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Manufacturing Process／Digital Engineering／Automation／Machining phenomenon／Simulation |
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Type D - Fixed Term Position
Type D is a fixed-term position under annual salary system designed to appoint a highly qualified research scientist to promote research project flexibly and effectively.
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
DEV-11 |
Title |
Research and Development on Advanced Power Electronics |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to the R&Ds on innovative technologies in the field of advanced power electronics based on wide-bandgap semiconductors. Applicants are expected to have the skills or experienceｓ of crystal growth/wafer process technologies (and their integration), device design/process/characterization technologies (and their integration), power device packaging process, as well as knowledge and enthusiasm on the power electronics applications.
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 |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/ |
| Inquiry |
rp-eleman-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Power Electronics／Wide Bandgap Semiconductor／Power Devices／Crystal Growth |
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