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. Selection Process
For Year-Rounded Job Openings for Externally Funded Reserch Projects
Document Review and Interviews at Research Department
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The screening process is scheduled after approximately 1 month from document submission.
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The notification of the result - As soon as possible after the interview. (note: unsuccessful applicants are not informed after document-based screening.)
Interview Examinations by Recruitment and Employment Committee
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In person interviews are scheduled approximately 1 month after the first interview.
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Interviews will be held in Tsukuba Center.
Final Result
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Job offer decisions will be made as soon as possible after the interview.
2. Period of Term
2 to 5 years - the period of term may be renewed if funds available.
3. Position Details
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Type of Employment
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Fixed-term research staff on tenure track
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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, 38h 45h per week
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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 |
4. Salary and Benefits
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Base Monthly Salary |
Base monthly salary for new Ph.D. graduates aged 28 - JPY 301,200.
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. |
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Pay Raise |
Not applicable |
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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. |
5. Positions Available
6. How to Apply