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Integrated Research Centers

In April 2025, we have established Integrated Research Centers to address various social problems by integrating technologies across a wide range of research fields and maximizing the capabilities of AIST.

*For some positions, applicants may be assigned to a relevant research departments instead of the Integrated Research Centers, based on their experience, aptitude, and other factors.
*The selection process and application guidelines are the same as those for positions available at research departments.

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)

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Entry ID IRC-1	Title	Research and Development on Advanced Conversion and Utilization Process for Carbon Resources
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are looking researchers who are motivated to develop CCU technology that converts CO₂ into useful substances such as fuel, chemical raw materials, and synthetic gas using electricity and hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources. We recruit competent and highly-motivated researchers with a background in chemical engineering, reaction engineering, catalytic chemistry, process engineering, etc., who have knowledge and experience in catalyst development required for CO₂ conversion reactions, fuel synthesis using process development, mass transfer within various chemical reactors, and experimental techniques and simulations of gas-solid catalytic reaction systems involving heat transport. 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. Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Energy Process Research Institute.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Energy Process Research Institute / Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/en/groups.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecpg/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-ccus-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	CCU／Hydrogen utilization／Synthetic fuel／Carbon recycling

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Entry ID IRC-2	Title	Evaluation of Chemical Process Technologies for Carbon Neutrality
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking highly motivated researchers to engage in research and development on the environmental and economic evaluation of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies. The research focuses on assessing technologies that convert CO₂ into valuable products, using process simulation and life cycle assessment (LCA). Applicants should possess expertise in chemical engineering, systems engineering, reaction engineering, computational chemistry, life cycle engineering, or related fields. 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	Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-ccus-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1～2
	Key Words	Life cycle assessment (LCA)／Process system engineering／Technoeconomic analysis (TEA)／Chemical engineering／Environmental science

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Entry ID IRC-3	Title	Research and development on modeling, monitoring, and behavior analysis of geological CO₂ storage and CO₂ mineralization
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We recruit a researcher to conduct research and development—utilizing laboratory experiments, field studies, and numerical simulations—on topics such as geological CO₂ storage, CO₂ mineralization in basalt, enhanced rock weathering, carbon recycling CO₂ geothermal power generation, and natural hydrogen production. The work will encompass geological modeling, flow modeling, monitoring, and behavioral analysis regarding geochemistry and geomechanics. It is desirable that the applicant has basic knowledge in hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, geophysics, or rock mechanics. We hope that the applicant is interested in field surveys and is motivated to study global environment problems. 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	Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/cgs/english/
	Inquiry	M-ccus-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1～2
	Key Words	CCUS (Carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage)／Geological CO₂ storage／CO₂ mineralization／Enhanced rock weathering／Carbonate minerals

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Entry ID IRC-4	Title	Research on the Development and Application of Environmental Indicators for Promoting Resource Circulation
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We recruit researchers who promote research for promoting resource circulationon, related to the assessment of human health risks associated with chemical substances and emerging materials, as well as on life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability assessment of natural capital. Methodology development and applications of these assessment approaches are expected. Applicants should have expertise in environmental science, biology, chemistry, resource engineering, computational science, process engineering, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas. 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. Additionally, individuals may be assigned to the Circular Technology Implementation Research Centre based on factors such as experience and suitability. Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology / Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircct/en/ https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/
	Inquiry	M-ircct_Info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances／Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)／Circular Economy／Recycle

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Entry ID IRC-5	Title	Research and Development on the Social Implementation of Resource Circulation and Recycling Technologies
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking motivated researchers to advance resource‑circulation technologies essential for promoting a circular economy. Preferred candidates will have research experience and expertise applicable to plastic and light‑metal recycling, such as: physical separation technologies, metal casting and refining, polymer characterization (structural and property evaluation), plastic processing and molding, polymer reaction technologies, hydrothermal and biochemical processes, LCA and risk assessment, data science and information engineering for resource‑circulation platforms. Researchers in economics or social sciences related to the circular economy are also welcome. 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	Integrated Research Center for Circular Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tohoku、AIST Tokyo Waterfront、AIST Chubu、AIST Chugoku
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircct/en/
	Inquiry	M-ircct_Info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Resource circulation／Recycling／Circular economy／Plastic recycling／Aluminum recycling

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Entry ID IRC-6	Title	Development of Technologies for Assessment and Visualisation of Soil Health and Natural Capital, and the Societal Implementation
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking individuals who can take the lead in research into the development and societal implementation of technologies for assessing and visualizing natural capital, including soil health for biodiversity, with a view to achieving a Nature-Positive future. Alternatively, we are broadly inviting applications from individuals capable of driving the development of new methodologies and applied research in these areas. Candidates should possess specialist knowledge in soil science, environmental science, resource engineering or any of these related fields. 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 societal implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Integrated Reseach Center for Nature Positive Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/index_en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-npt/npt/ja/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/geosustain/en/
	Inquiry	M-NPRC-otoiawase-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Soil Health／Natural capital／Assessment techniques／Soil Science／Nature-Positive

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Entry ID IRC-7	Title	Assessment of biodiversity and natural capital in local areas and brownfield sites; development, implementation and societal adoption of restoration technologies
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking individuals capable of taking the lead in realising a nature-positive future; this involves developing and implementing assessment and restoration technologies for biodiversity and natural capital (Nature-based Solutions (NbS)) not only at local level but in areas such as disused or abandoned mines, soil-contaminated sites, and brownfield sites (including abandoned farmland); and promoting the realisation and societal implementation of a nature-positive future through dialogue with local communities. Alternatively, we are broadly seeking individuals capable of driving the development of new methodologies, conducting applied research, and fostering community dialogue in these areas. Candidates should possess specialist knowledge in environmental science, ecology or a related field. 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 societal implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Integrated Reseach Center for Nature Positive Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/index_en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-npt/npt/ja/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/geosustain/en/
	Inquiry	M-NPRC-otoiawase-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Nature-Positive／Nature-based Solutions（NbS）／Community Dialogue／Biodiversity／Brownfield sites

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Entry ID IRC-8	Title	Research and development for the social implementation of manufacturing DX
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers with knowledge and experience in fields such as mechanical engineering, systems engineering, measurement engineering, precision engineering, design engineering, computational engineering, information engineering, and materials engineering. This recruitment aims to establish a knowledge base for foundational manufacturing processing technologies and to implement next-generation manufacturing technologies in society. These technologies will leverage AI, DX, robotics, and other technologies enhanced by this knowledge base. In the hiring process, we place strong emphasis on candidates demonstrating a robust commitment to actively integrating specialized fields such as manufacturing and processing technologies, robotics technologies for handling and setup changeovers, sensor technologies, and AI, and to implementing the resulting convergent technologies in society. 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	Integrated Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing
	Work Location	AIST Tokyo Waterfront、Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center, AIST、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircam/
	Inquiry	M-ircam-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Plastic processing／Materials and processing／3D printing／Robot machining／Computational simulation

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Entry ID IRC-9	Title	Research and Development in Technologies for Human-Robot Collaboration
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers who will proactively engage in research with a view toward social implementation, in order to promote research and development aimed at creating social value that addresses societal challenges associated with a declining birthrate and aging population, particularly labor shortages. Specifically, the position involves conducting research and development related to robotics technologies, artificial intelligence technologies, cyber-physical systems, safety technologies, and other fields required to realize the social deployment of robots that coexist with humans. Applicants are expected to possess a doctoral degree or equivalent advanced expertise in areas such as information science, artificial intelligence, robotics, control engineering, or safety engineering, and to demonstrate strong motivation to translate research outcomes into industrial and societal applications. 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 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	Integrated Research Center for Wellbeing
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tokyo Waterfront
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircwb/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/isri/
	Inquiry	M-ircwb-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Robotics／Remote control／Safety technology／Artificial Intelligence／Autonomous mobility

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Entry ID IRC-10	Title	Research and Development in Technologies for the Physical and Psychological Measurement and Assessment of Humans
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are seeking researchers who will proactively engage in research with a view toward social implementation, in order to promote research and development aimed at creating social value that addresses societal challenges associated with a declining birthrate and aging population, particularly labor shortages. Specifically, the position involves conducting research and development on technologies for assessing human wellbeing, including human motion measurement and psychological state sensing, as well as system control technologies that support people based on such measurements. Applicants are expected to possess a doctoral degree or equivalent advanced expertise in fields such as human sensing, ergonomics, biomechanics, affective engineering, behavioral science, psychology, or cognitive science, and to demonstrate strong motivation to translate research outcomes into industrial and societal applications. 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	Integrated Research Center for Wellbeing
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Kyushu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircwb/en/ https://unit.aist.go.jp/hiiri/index-en.html https://unit.aist.go.jp/rihsa/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-ircwb-info-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Human Measurement and Sensing／Ergonomics／Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences／Affective Engineering／Human Interface Technologies

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Entry ID IRC-11	Title	Research and development of Self-Care Technologies for hardware/sensor platform
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are recruiting R&D and implementation personnel to drive the societal implementation of self-care solutions addressing challenges such as super-aging societies, depopulation, and healthcare workforce shortages. We seek individuals capable of advancing hardware/sensor platform technologies for acquiring bio-information with high precision and low invasiveness, and individuals who can undertake research and development of sensing platforms that operate stably in real-world environments and facilitate their societal implementation. We welcome applicants with doctoral degrees, but 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	Integrated Research Center for Self-Care Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-sct/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-irc-sct_web-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Self-care／Wearable device／Biomedical engineering／MEMS／Bioengineering

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Entry ID IRC-12	Title	Research and development of Self-Care Technologies for health monitoring and behavior change
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are recruiting R&D and implementation personnel to drive the societal implementation of self-care solutions addressing challenges such as super-aging societies, depopulation, and healthcare workforce shortages. We seek individuals capable of advancing research and development that naturally measure physical and mental function-related data within individuals' lifestyles and leverage this data to foster natural behavioral changes aimed at self-care across all generations. We hope those motivated to implement research outcomes in society and those with experience in intervention studies or longitudinal research. We welcome applicants with doctoral degrees, but 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	Integrated Research Center for Self-Care Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Tokyo Waterfront
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-sct/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-irc-sct_web-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Self-care／Lifestyle data／health monitoring／Health status assessment／Behavior change

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Entry ID IRC-13	Title	Research and development of Self-Care Technologies for functional assessment, Healthcare and telemedicine
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are recruiting R&D and implementation personnel to drive the societal implementation of self-care solutions addressing challenges such as super-aging societies, depopulation, and healthcare workforce shortages. We seek individuals capable of advancing research on health-risk assessment including lifestyle-related diseases, cardiovascular diseases, malignant neoplasms, sarcopenia/frailty, falls, and dementia, in addition to diagnostic and therapeutic devices, telemedicine, and AI-driven bio-data science, as well as the development and implementation of medical applications. We welcome applicants with doctoral degrees, but 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	Integrated Research Center for Self-Care Technology
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Shikoku、AIST Tokyo Waterfront
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-sct/en/index.html
	Inquiry	M-irc-sct_web-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Self-care／AI, data science／health monitoring／Health status assessment／Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telemedicine

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Entry ID IRC-14	Title	Research, Development, and Social Implementation of Advanced Materials and Coating Technologies for Resilient Infrastructure and Society
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	This call for proposals aims to attract researchers with a strong commitment to the social implementation of advanced materials and coating technologies that enhance the long-term durability of infrastructure and contribute to the realization of a resilient society. In particular, we seek candidates with expertise and technical capabilities in inorganic materials, such as metals, ceramics and metal oxides, clays, and cement/concrete; polymer and organic materials; and composite and hybrid materials derived from these materials. In addition, we welcome individuals who are highly motivated to engage in the development of advanced materials and functional coatings, their application to various infrastructure components, and the investigation of degradation mechanisms and repair technologies through demonstration and field validation studies. 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	Integrated Research Center for Resilient Infrastructure
	Work Location	AIST Chubu
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/irci/
	Inquiry	M-IRCI-saiyou-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Infrastructure materials／Material science／Durability enhancement／Surface modification technology／Proof-of-concept (PoC) test

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Entry ID IRC-15	Title	Research, Development, and Social Implementation of Advanced Nondestructive Inspection Technology for Resilient Infrastructure and Society
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	To address the aging of social infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, utility poles, dams, and railway facilities, we conduct research and development on advanced nondestructive inspection and diagnostic technologies using X-ray imaging and computed tomography (CT), optical sensing, laser measurement, image analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), and related technologies, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation. Our research includes visualization of degradation and damage inside large-scale structures using quantum beams and optical sensing, characterization and degradation assessment of infrastructure materials and coatings, and advanced and automated inspection and diagnosis through AI and image analysis. We seek highly motivated researchers with expertise in physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information science, civil engineering, or related fields. 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	Integrated Research Center for Resilient Infrastructure
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/irci/
	Inquiry	M-IRCI-saiyou-mlaist.go.jp (Replace "" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Infrastructure Diagnostics／Nondestructive Inspection／X-ray Imaging／Quantum Beams／AI and Image Analysis