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 1st round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on May 7, 2026 (JST)
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Entry ID
NMIJ-11 |
Title |
Research and Development of National Measurement Standards and Precision Measurement Technology of Physical Quantities |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
The Research Institute for Engineering Measurement of the National Metrology Institute of Japan welcomes applications from researchers who will be engaged in research and development of precision measurement techniques for physical quantities such as length and dimensional measurement, applied optical measurement, fluid measurement, mechanical measurement, and physical properties measurement, ultrasonic measurement, as well as advanced application techniques based on these measurement techniques, and development of national measurement standards. Researchers with knowledge and experimental experience in applied physics, applied optics, precision engineering, mechanical engineering, fluid engineering, control engineering, information engineering, process engineering, etc. are eligible. We also welcome applications from those who do not hold a doctoral degree but are willing to apply their practical experience in industry to the social implementation of research results and the maintenance, management, and dissemination of national measurement standards. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Engineering Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/riem/en/intro/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-riem-saiyou-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
5 |
| Key Words |
Precision Engineering／Mechanical Engineering／Fluid Mechanics／Optical Engineering／Applied Physics |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-12 |
Title |
Research and development of inspection and evaluation technology for measuring instruments |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
In order to respond to testing and evaluation demand of new measuring instruments that are incorporating information technologies such as IoT, the Research Institute for Engineering Measurement of the National Metrology Institute of Japan welcomes applications from researchers who will be engaged in research and development of new testing and evaluation technologies in the field of legal metrology including software, utilizing remote technologies and self-calibration technologies using DX and AI. Researchers with knowledge and experimental experience in applied physics, electrical/electronics, measurement/control, mechanical engineering, information science, etc., as well as development experience in industrial settings, are eligible. We also welcome applications from those who do not hold a doctoral degree but are willing to apply their practical experience in industry to conduct testing and evaluation tasks in the field of legal metrology. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Engineering Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/riem/en/intro/index.html |
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M-riem-saiyou-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Metrology／Legal metrology／Remote inspection／Digital transformation／Social Infrastructure |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-13 |
Title |
Research and Development on Information Security and Reliability Evaluation Technologies for Measurement Systems |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
The Research Institute for Engineering Measurement of the National Metrology Institute of Japan welcomes applications from researchers who will be engaged in research and development on metrology information systems and on information security and reliability evaluation technologies related to them, and in designing institutional frameworks for the social implementation of new technologies, utilizing advances in measurement science, ICT, and AI. In addition, the position involves contributing to the dissemination of analytical and software technologies involving measurement standards. Researchers and engineers with knowledge in information science, software engineering, etc., as well as development experience in industrial settings, are eligible. We also welcome applications from those who do not hold a doctoral degree but are willing to apply their practical experience in industry to the social implementation of research results, the maintenance, management, and dissemination of national measurement standards, and testing and evaluation tasks in the field of legal metrology. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Engineering Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/riem/ds-rg/index_e.html |
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M-riem-saiyou-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Information security／Risk analysis／Software／Information network／Digital transformation |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-21 |
Title |
Research and Development on Accurate Measurement of Physical Quantities as well as their Applications |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
The Research Institute for Physical Measurement is seeking researchers engaged in the development of advanced technologies. These include superconducting quantum devices and cryogenic systems for quantum computers. The institute is also involved in precision measurement technologies, such as electrical and temperature metrology, high‑frequency devices and materials characterization, electromagnetic field imaging, and optical measurement. We are looking for candidates who hold a doctoral degree and possess knowledge and experimental experience in fields such as physics, applied physics, electrical and electronic engineering, measurement and control engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, cryogenics, or biophysics. 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 Physical Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ripm/en/ |
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ripm-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
7 |
| Key Words |
Development of superconducting quantum devices and precision electrical measurement／Cryogenic technology and precision temperature measurement techniques／Measurement techniques for high-frequency devices and materials／Optical measurement technologies／Electromagnetic field imaging |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-31 |
Title |
Research and development of advanced measurement techniques for thermal transport properties of next-generation semiconductor materials |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Development of high-precision measurement techniques for the thermal conductivity of ultrathin films and the boundary thermal resistance, which are essential for the thermal design of energy‑efficient next‑generation two‑dimensional semiconductor devices. 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 Material and Chemical Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/mcml/index_en.html |
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mcm_recruitment-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Thermal measurement／Heat transfer engineering／Optical measurement／Material properties／Scientific computing |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-32 |
Title |
Research and development of advanced measurement techniques and metrological standards for nanoparticles |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Development of techniques and metrological standards for measurement of particle size, which is the most fundamental particle characteristics, in sub-10 nm range for applications in the fields such as semiconductor industries by improving state-of-the-art techniques developed in AIST. Fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills in measurement engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, or other related areas are desired. 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 Material and Chemical Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/mcml/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
mcm_recruitment-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Particle and powder properties／Particle size／Reference materials |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-33 |
Title |
Research and Development of Advanced Measurement Techniques for Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
To realize highly reliable quantitative analysis based on non‑degrading and universally accessible digital data, we are engaged in the research and development of world‑class measurement technologies and metrological standards using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.Fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills in measurement engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, or other related areas are desired. 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 Material and Chemical Measurement |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/mcml/index_en.html |
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mcm_recruitment-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy／Data-Driven NMR Analysis／NMR Structural Identification／Organic compounds／Quantitative analysis |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-41 |
Title |
Research and Development of Precision Measurement Technology and Metrological Standards for High-Dose Radiation and High-Flux, High-Energy Neutrons |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers who will engage in research and development to advance precision measurement and evaluation technologies for high-dose radiation and high-energy neutrons in medical and industrial applications, as well as to enhance measurement traceability. Specifically, the candidates conduct research and development on dose measurement using solid-state dosimeters, including alanine dosimeters; fast neutron fluence measurement; and the advancement of high-energy neutron measurement. Through technological development, the candidates aim to enhance the efficiency and safety of radiation therapy and radiation processing, as well as advance radiation protection and environmental radiation measurement in facilities such as reactors, accelerators, and nuclear fuel plants. We seek motivated individuals possessing fundamental knowledge in physics, chemistry, engineering, information science, etc., along with practical skills in experimentation and analysis, who are eager to actively apply developed technologies and advance measurement standards. Applications are also welcome from those without a doctoral degree but with practical experience in industry who are motivated to contribute to AIST's R&D and the societal implementation of its outcomes. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Measurement and Analytical Instrumentation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/rima/en/intro/index.html |
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Radiation physics／Radiation chemistry／Nuclear physics／Analytical chemistry／Medical physics |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-42 |
Title |
Development and application of multimodal device and materials measurement technologies |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking a researcher who will develop multimodal measurement technologies by integrating multiple probes to comprehensively analyze the operation and degradation mechanisms of advanced semiconductor and quantum devices, and who will promote the application and deployment of these technologies to chemical and electronic materials and manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate has fundamental knowledge and practical experimental and analytical skills in physics, chemistry, device engineering, and information science, and is highly motivated to develop high-throughput measurement techniques and automated experimentation 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 |
Research Institute for Measurement and Analytical Instrumentation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/rima/en/intro/index.html |
| Inquiry |
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Multimodal measurement／Optical Measurement Technology／Device and materials analysis／High-throughput measurement／Automated experimentation |
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Entry ID
NMIJ-43 |
Title |
Development of Advanced Quantum‑Beam Measurement Technologies and Their Application to Infrastructure Diagnostics |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
This call for proposals seeks researchers who will contribute to the development of advanced non‑destructive measurement and imaging technologies using X‑rays, neutrons, positrons, lasers, and other quantum beams. The research integrates beam generation, materials evaluation, structural imaging, simulation, and AI‑based analysis to establish next‑generation measurement methods for infrastructure diagnostics, advanced materials and device evaluation, and manufacturing applications. We welcome motivated candidates with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, engineering, or information science, and with practical skills in experimental methods and data analysis. 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 Measurement and Analytical Instrumentation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/rima/en/intro/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-rima-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1~2 |
| Key Words |
Non‑destructive measurement／Infrastructure inspection and diagnostics／AI and simulation／Accelerators and lasers／Materials and device analysis |
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