Postdoctoral Research Fellow Fixed Term: Center for Basic Research on Materials

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Posted: 4 August 2026 - Tsukuba, Japan

About this opening

The Nanoprove Group at the Center for Basic Research on Materials is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research on surface chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of carbon nanostructures using advanced microscopy techniques. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent expertise in physics, chemistry, materials science, or electrical engineering, and should be proficient in English. The position starts on November 1, 2026, or later, and is initially for one year, with potential for renewal based on performance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and expand their research horizons in this interdisciplinary field.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral research fellow
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: materials science
  • Research topic: surface chemistry
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 November 2026