Type C is a specially appointed position to undertake externally funded research projects, e.g. NEDO, JST or private companies. The job holders are required to work exclusively on the project sponsored by the funding institution.
1. Deadline
For the 1st Round of AIST Open Recruitment 2022
Closed at 12:00 *at noon on 17 May 2022 (JST)
*The deadline cannot be postponed even if you have trouble on internet connection. Please apply in good time.
For Year-Round Job Openings for Externally Funded Research Projects
Closed when the positions are filled by appropriate candidates.
2. Selection Process
For the 1st Round of AIST Open Recruitment 2022
(1)Document Review, Aptitude test and Interviews at Research Department
[Expected Schedule]
Late-May to Early-July 2022
[Notification of Results]
Early-July to Mid-July 2022 (note: unsuccessful applicants are not informed after document-based screening.)
(2) The Final Interview Examination (Interview Examination by Recruitment and Employment Committee)
[Expected Schedule]
Late-July to Early-August 2022
[Notification of Results]
Mid-August 2022
*In principle, all interviews will be held online for a while.
For Year-Round Job Openings for Externally Funded Reserch Projects
(1) Document Review, Aptitude test and Interviews at Research Department
After approximately 1 month from document submission
[Notification of Results]
As soon as possible after the interview (note: unsuccessful applicants are not informed after document-based screening.)
(2)The Final Interview Examination (Interview Examination by Recruitment and Employment Committee)
[Expected Schedule]
Approximately 1 month after the first interview
[Notification of Results]
As soon as possible after the interview
*In principle, all interviews will be held online for a while.
3. Period of Term
2 to 5 years - the period of term may be renewed if funds available.
4. Position Details
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Type of Employment
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Fixed-term research staff
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| Probationary Period |
6 months (There is no difference in employment conditions between before and after the probationary period.) |
| Qualification Required |
Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. candidates expected to earn a degree by the start date included) or equivalent skills and experience
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a work permit status acceptable at AIST.
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| Start Date |
To be determined following the selection process. |
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Work Hours
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Standard work hours - 7h 45m per day (Break time is 1 h), 38h 45m per week
(Overtime Work: may be required to work outside the above normal working hours in some cases)
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Working Time System
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Flextime system, Discretionary Working Time System, or Standard Working Time System |
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Location of Work
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Tokyo, Ibaraki, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Fukushima, Chiba, Aichi, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kagawa, or Saga |
| Others |
Smoking-space outside the building as a passive smoking prevention policy |
5. Salary and Benefits
| Base Monthly Salary |
Base monthly salary for new Ph.D. graduates aged 28 - JPY 302,600.
More to add if you have proven professional experience after Ph.D. The expected annual salary ranges from JPY 6,000k including bonus (before tax).
* "Annual salary system" is applied for specific themes specified in each pages. |
| Pay Raise |
Not applicable |
| Bonus |
June and December
*Not applicable for annual salary system
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| Allowance |
Work responsibility allowance, overtime allowance and commuting allowance are provided in accordance with AIST Salary Policy.
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| Days-off and Leave |
Sundays, Saturdays, public holidays, New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3)
Annual paid leave, Sick leave, Special leave (summer vacation, marriage, maternity, mourning), Parental leave of absence, Nursing leave of absence
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| Benefits |
The mutual aid association of METI provides - Health insurance, Pension scheme, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Saving & Loan scheme, Nursery at Tsukuba, Chubu & Kansai, Clinic etc. |
6. Positions Available
7. How to Apply