R26-16 Optical Nanomaterials / Researcher, Permanent

The successful candidate will lead research that aims to significantly accelerate the synthesis of nanoparticles exhibiting excellent optical properties by progressively integrating data- and AI-driven autonomous synthesis processes with advanced nanocrystal growth techniques, such as controlled hot-injection methods. In addition, the candidate will pursue the development of advanced optical materials, including optoelectronic devices incorporating the synthesized nanoparticles as active layers.
*Research environment support of up to 10 million yen is available, depending on the research proposal at the time of appointment.
For details regarding the research areas, please refer to the official NIMS website.

Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary :

6 million yen
~
10 million yen

Description
1. Possess a Ph.D. degree or be expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the start date of employment.
2. Be fluent in English for written and oral communication.
3. Actively participate in group activities and collaborative research.
4. Has an excellent record in synthesizing fluorescent inorganic nanocrystals via solution chemistry and developing optoelectronic devices based on the nanocrystals.
5. Has a strong interest in AI-driven wet-chemical synthesis processes and experience in Python-based analysis to improve analytical and synthetic efficiency, with demonstrated outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals.

Common to all Job Types
Tenured

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Non-tenure track

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is not permitted on the premises except in designated smoking areas.

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Depending on the situation, online or face-to-face interview will be conducted.

Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please obtain an Applicant ID, then upload the designated application forms and letters of recommendation via the submission link. For further details, please refer to the URL of this job posting.

Selection
Document screening and Interviews.
Selection Schedule (Tentative)
1. Notification of Document Screening Results: Late November 2026
2. First Interview: December 1-4, 2026
(In-person at NIMS for residents in Japan; online for overseas residents)
3. Second Interview: December 16-17, 2026
(In-person at NIMS)
Interviews with non-native Japanese speakers will be conducted in English.

Notification of result

• The results of the selection process of the permanent position will be communicated by email regardless of whether an applicant was successful or not.
• Individual inquiries regarding the selection process and results will not be accepted.