AIST; National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ)

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 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
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	Number of Position	4
	Key Words	Precision Engineering／Mechanical Engineering／Fluid Mechanics／Optical Engineering／Applied Physics
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Entry ID NMIJ-12	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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	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, including cryogenic generation technologies for quantum computers and other emerging applications, precision measurement technologies in areas such as time and frequency, electricity, radio frequency, temperature, and photonics, as well as extreme measurement technologies that utilize these capabilities. 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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	Number of Position	1～2
	Key Words	Cryogenic technology／Quantum Sensing and Measurement／Precision Physical Measurement Technology
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Entry ID NMIJ-31	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 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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	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Particle and powder properties／Particle size／Reference materials
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Entry ID NMIJ-41	Title	Research and Development of Precision Measurement Technology and Metrological Standards for High-Dose Radiation
	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 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. 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	1
	Key Words	Radiation physics／Radiation chemistry／Nuclear physics／Analytical chemistry／Medical physics
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Entry ID NMIJ-42	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 (Replace "*" with "@")
	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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Entry ID NMIJ-51	Title	Research and Development on Ultra-Precision Measurement Technologies and Advanced Measurement Technologies
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	The National Metrology Institute of Japan is seeking researchers who will propose research and development projects based on new measurement principles or techniques, targeting physical, chemical, biological, and environmental quantities for which accurate measurement has previously been difficult. Applicants whose research themes or areas of expertise do not necessarily align with other recruitment topics, or who find it difficult to determine which recruitment topic is most appropriate, are encouraged to apply under this open-theme recruitment topic. Specifically, we broadly seek candidates who are motivated to engage in fundamental research and development of measurement and evaluation technologies that support next-generation industrial technologies, including semiconductors and nanotechnology, next-generation mobility, robotics and automation, energy and storage batteries, hydrogen and new fuels, advanced and functional materials, precision processing and advanced manufacturing, medical care, biotechnology and healthcare, the environment and GX, and space and satellite technologies. These efforts should be based on technologies related to new measurement principles, high-precision and high-sensitivity measurement, extreme measurement, micro-, high-speed, and ultra-wideband measurement, non-destructive and non-contact measurement, inline and real-time measurement, and quantification of complex phenomena. We also welcome candidates who are eager to contribute to the practical application and social implementation of research outcomes, the assurance of reliability of measurement instruments used for transactions and certification, the advancement and efficiency improvement of performance evaluation, inspection, and calibration technologies, the development of next-generation measurement standards, and technologies for improving the reliability and interoperability of measurement data. While we are looking for candidates who hold a doctoral degree, 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	Relevant research institutes or research centres within the National Metrology Institute of Japan
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/nmij/english/
	Inquiry	M-nmij-recruit-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Precision measurement／Advanced measurement／High-sensitivity measurement／Measurement standards／Metrology
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