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.
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
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 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.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation / Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/en/groups.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecpg/ |
| Inquiry |
M-CCUS-ex-ml*aist.go.jp
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| 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 |
Research and Development on Technology Assessment Toward a Carbon Neutral Society |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
To achieve carbon neutrality, we conduct technology assessment to identify the role of various decarbonization technologies in the energy system, evaluate the impact (environmental, economic, social, stable supply, etc.) of deploying these technologies in society, and develop technology deployment scenarios based on these findings. We are looking to recruit applicants with expertise in system engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, life cycle engineering, computational science, social science, etc., willing to collaborate with domestic and overseas organizations.
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.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation / Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/ |
| Inquiry |
M-CCUS-ex-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Carbon neutral／Decarbonization technology／Technology assessment／Energy system／Deployment scenario |
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Entry ID
IRC-3 |
Title |
Research and Development on CO₂ Separation, Capture, and Resource Utilization toward Carbon Neutrality |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
To help realize a carbon-neutral and resource-circulating society by 2050, we will develop technologies for the separation and capture of carbon dioxide, as well as technologies that convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals and resources, and we will advance their process development toward implementation. We are seeking researchers with expertise and experimental or computational skills in one or more of the following fields: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, catalysis, coordination chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, microwave chemistry, surface and interface chemistry, or process simulation. We also welcome researchers who will work on process design, scale‑up, and other activities related to social implementation.
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.
Depending on experience, aptitude and other factors, recruits may be assigned to Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2027 |
| Research Unit |
Integrated Research Center for CCUS Implementation / Research Institute for Chemical Process Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Tohoku、AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cpt/ |
| Inquiry |
M-CCUS-ex-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1~2 |
| Key Words |
CO₂ separation／CO₂ conversion／Catalysis／Materials chemistry／Process engineering |
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Entry ID
IRC-4 |
Title |
Research on safety, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement of CCUS |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit a researcher who will conduct research and development of geological CO2 storage, CO2 mineralization and enhanced rock weathering technology as a countermeasure against global warming from the viewpoint of safety, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement through laboratory experiments, field research, or numerical simulations. It is desirable that the applicant has basic knowledge in geology, geochemistry, or geophysics. We hope that the applicant is interested in field surveys and is motivated to study global environment problems.
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 / Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ccus/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/georesenv/ |
| Inquiry |
M-CCUS-ex-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| 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-5 |
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| 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-6 |
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Resource circulation／Recycling／Circular economy／Plastic recycling／Aluminum recycling |
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Entry ID
IRC-7 |
Title |
Research on the development of natural capital diagnosis technology using environmental sensing technology |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking for a researcher capable of contributing to the development of environmental assessment sensing technologies and devices based on the detection of biomolecules, focusing on the degradation and recovery of natural capital within the geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Candidates must possess expertise in environmental science, earth science, analytical chemistry, ecology, or related research fields. We seek candidates enthusiastic about conducting field surveys, laboratory analyses, and advanced data analysis.
Applicants are also welcome from those without a doctoral degree but with practical industry experience who are motivated to apply their skills to AIST's research and development or the societal implementation of its outcomes. |
| 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/irc-npt/npt/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-NPRC-sec-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Nature positive／Natural capital／Environmental impact assessment／Biodiversity |
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Entry ID
IRC-8 |
Title |
Development and demonstration of sustainability assessment methods for Industry’s dependence on nature in supply chains |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit motivated researchers who can contribute to the development and demonstration of quantitative methods for assessing risks and opportunities related to industry’s dependence on nature — industrial sustainability including environmental impacts, economic impacts, and business continuity associated with. Applicants should possess expertise in one or more of the following fields: environmental science, geoscience, economics, disaster prevention engineering, social systems science, geography, social sciences, or related disciplines.
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 Reseach Center for Nature Positive Technology |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/irc-npt/npt/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-NPRC-sec-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Sustainability assessment／Supply chain analysis／Nature-related Risk Assessment／Resource criticality／Supply disruption |
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Entry ID
IRC-9 |
Title |
Research on the development and application of assessment technologies for evaluating the impacts of human activities on ecosystems |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking candidates who can independently lead research and development on environmental impact assessment methodologies for ecosystems, as well as studies on their practical application, toward achieving a nature-positive society. We also welcome individuals capable of advancing the development of new methods or applied research in these related areas. Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following fields: environmental science, chemistry, resources engineering, computational science, process engineering, social sciences, or related disciplines.
Candidates without a doctoral degree but with practical experience in environmental impact assessment or related work in industry, and who are motivated to contribute to societal implementation of these technologies, are also encouraged to apply. |
| 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/irc-npt/npt/index.html |
| Inquiry |
M-NPRC-sec-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Nature positive／Natural capital／Environmental impact assessment／Biodiversity |
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Entry ID
IRC-10 |
Title |
R&D for the social implementation of AI robots working in manufacturing environments |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers in fields such as robotics, systems engineering, measurement engineering, precision engineering, design engineering, computational engineering, and information engineering aiming at the social implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies that leverage AI, DX, and robotics technologies enhanced by the manufacturing knowledge base. In the hiring process, particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who demonstrate a strong motivation to actively integrate expertise in the fileds mentioned above and to promote the social implementation of their integrated 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 |
Integrated Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing |
| Work Location |
AIST Tokyo Waterfront |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ircam/ |
| Inquiry |
M-ircam-info-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Robotics／Humanoid robot／robotics foundation model／imitation learning／reinforcement learning |
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Entry ID
IRC-11 |
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 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 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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Plasticity processing technology／3D printing／Forging technology |
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Entry ID
IRC-12 |
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. |
| 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/en/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/isri/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
M-ircwb-info-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
3 |
| Key Words |
Robotics／Remote control／Safety technology／Artificial Intelligence／Autonomous mobility |
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Entry ID
IRC-13 |
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Self-care／Wearable device／Biomedical engineering／MEMS／Bioengineering |
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Entry ID
IRC-14 |
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| 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-15 |
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| 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-16 |
Title |
Research and development on advanced materials and coating technologies that enable the extension of infrastructure service life. |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
This call for proposals aims to widely recruit researchers who have a strong commitment to the social implementation of advanced materials and coating technologies that enable the long-term durability of infrastructure. In particular, it targets individuals who possess expertise or technical capabilities related to metals, ceramics, clay, cement and concrete, polymers, or composite and hybrid materials made from these. It also seeks researchers who are highly motivated to develop functional coatings, to apply the developed coatings to various types of infrastructure components, and to investigate degradation behavior and repair methods through demonstration testing and related activities.
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| 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-17 |
Title |
Advancement of X‑ray and Gamma‑ray Detection and Analysis Technologies for Enhanced Infrastructure Diagnostics |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
This call for proposals seeks researchers engaged in the development of non‑destructive infrastructure inspection and diagnostic technologies using high‑energy X‑rays and gamma rays. The work encompasses detector design and evaluation, signal processing, spectral analysis, measurement‑system optimization, safety design, and performance validation using real structures, with the objective of enabling practical deployment of next‑generation inspection technologies. Experience in radiation measurement, simulation, imaging, data analysis, or test planning is preferred.
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-ml*aist.go.jp
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| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Non‑destructive measurement／Imaging／High-energy X-ray／Ganma-ray／Detectors |
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