Research Scientist Position with AIST (Fixed-Term) - Outstanding Research Scientist

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[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society.

Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the national innovation ecosystem, in response to changes in the innovation landscape and in accordance with national strategies formulated in light of these changes.

Applicants for "Outstanding Research Scientist" are required to set research topics/subjects related to research conducted in 8 research departments based on AIST's management policy.

In addition to the originality and novelty of research subject setting as well as his/her research results, a researcher with excellent research skill and expertise on foreseeing the impact of research results and creativity are recruited.

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.

https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/humanres/ifp_e.html

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305-8560 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba

[Address of work location] Tokyo, Ibaraki, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Fukushima, Chiba, Aichi, Fukui,Osaka, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Saga

• Workplace depends on the research unit.

[Number of hired]

Number of hired:1 person(s)

Number of hired description:a few positions available

Starting date:2027-04-01 00:00:00