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

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Posted: 13 July 2026 - Tsukuba, Japan

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The National Institute for Materials Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Center for Basic Research on Materials. The position involves developing AI-driven materials research methods that integrate materials data with cutting-edge AI technologies. Candidates should have strong programming skills, a doctoral degree, and the ability to communicate in English. The role includes applied research towards autonomous materials exploration and may involve robotic experiments. The contract is for one year, renewable based on performance, with a starting date of August 1, 2026.

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