ICYS Research Fellow at ICYS, NIMS, Japan

ICYS Research Fellow at ICYS, NIMS, Japan

The International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS) of the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) invites applications for ICYS Research Fellow positions. ICYS will offer you the freedom to conduct independent and self-directed research in various areas of materials science with full access to NIMS advanced research facilities.

The common language at ICYS is English. Clerical and technical support in English will be given by the ICYS staff. An annual salary of approximately 5.35 million yen is guaranteed, which may be increased to a maximum of ~5.88 million yen depending on the performance of the Research Fellow*. In addition, a research grant of 2 million yen per year will be provided to each Research Fellow. The initial contract term is two years, which may be extended for another year depending on one’s performance. Also, advantage is given when applying to NIMS permanent researcher position.

All applicants must have obtained a PhD degree within the last ten years. Applicants should submit an application form including a research proposal during the ICYS term, CV, a list of DOI of journal publications, PDF files of three significant publications, and PhD Certificate to the ICYS Recruitment Desk by September 30, 2021 JST. The format for the application documents can be downloaded from our website. The selection will be made on the basis of originality and quality of the research proposal as well as the research achievements. Please visit our website for more details.

* Approximately 23% of annual salary will be deducted as social insurance premium, residence tax and income tax.

ICYS Recruitment Desk
National Institute for Materials Science

www.nims.go.jp/icys/recruitment/