Type B - Tenured Position
Type B is a tenured position of research scientist normally offered to a candidate with significant research achievements and management experience.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2024 - Closed at 23:59 on 10 October 2024 (JST)
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Entry ID
ENEENV-20 |
Title |
Research and Development on Technologies of Secondary Batteries, Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, Water Electrolyzers and Their Analyses |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who contribute to research and development on secondary batteries or polymer electrolyte fuel cells and water electrolyzers related technologies. It is not necessary to have specialized knowledge or research experience on batteries, fuel cells, or electrolysis. Individuals who have advanced knowledge and research ability in the field of electrochemistry, material science, solid chemistry or applied physics etc. are encouraged to apply for promoting development of constituent materials, and devices, and or analytical analysis technologies (electron microscopy, surface analysis and X-ray analysis etc).
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy |
| Work Location |
AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/riecen/gtop/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Secondary Battery／Fuel Cell/Water Electrolysis／Electron Microscopy／Surface Analysis／Structure Analysis |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Nanotechnology/Materials／Manufacturing Technology |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-21 |
Title |
Research and Development on Efficient Use of Thermal Energy |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit a motivated researcher who can contribute to the research and development on energy conservation technology by efficient use of thermal energy, such as heat & fluid flow control for efficient use of waste heat. The applicants are expected to have deep knowledge and good achievements on combustion, heat transfer, and thermal energy technology such as heat and fluid flow measurement and computational fluid dynamics.
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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Energy Conservation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ieco/en/groups/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Thermal fluid／Mechanical engineering／Phase change／Heat Transfer／Thermo-fluid measurement |
| Related Research Areas |
Manufacturing Technology／Energy Engineering／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-22 |
Title |
Research and Development on Energy Effective Utilizaiton Technology Related to Electrochemistry and Electrical/Electronic Engineering |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit a motivated researcher who can contribute to the research and development on energy conservation technology by efficient electronic/electrochemical energy conversion and transportation/storage/utilization technologies, such as clean energy devices, energy storage materials/system, and electronic appliances/large application of superconductivity. The applicants are expected to have deep knowledge and good achievements in electrochemistry/electrical and electronic engineering, energy materials, and highly efficient energy conversion, transportation, storage and utilizasion technologies.
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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute for Energy Conservation |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/ieco/en/groups/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Electrolysis ／Electrochemical devices ／Energy storage／Electrical engineering system & device／Semi-conductor |
| Related Research Areas |
Nanotechnology/Materials／Energy Engineering／Manufacturing Technology |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-23 |
Title |
Research on the Methodology Development and Application of Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who promote research on the risk assessment of chemical substances and advanced materials. Methodology development and applications of hazard assessment, exposure assessment, and risk assessment are expected regarding human health or ecological risks. Applicants should have expertise in either environmental science, biology, chemistry, computational science, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/risk-assessment-strategy/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/environmental-exposure-modeling/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/substance-flow-and-emission-analysis/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances／Hazard Assessment of Chemical Substances／Exposure Assessment of Chemical Substances／Human Health Risk／Ecological Risk |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Natural Science／Social Infrastructure |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-24 |
Title |
Research and Development on the Physical Risk Assessment of Explosives and Combustible Gases and on Industrial Safety |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who promote research on the physical risk assessment of explosives and combustible gasses and industrial safety research. Applicants should have expertise in either safety engineering, combustion engineering, impact engineering, chemistry, computational science, process engineering, social science, or other related areas.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/explosion-safety-research/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/industrial-safety-and-physical-risk-analysis/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Explosion Safety／Industrial Safety |
| Related Research Areas |
Nanotechnology/Materials／Informatics／Social Infrastructure |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-25 |
Title |
Research on the Methodology Development and Application of the Assessment of Sustainability in the Society |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who promote research on the methodology development and application of the life cycle assessment (LCA) and assessment of the sustainability of natural capital. We also recruit researchers who promote the development of the system for calculating environmental burdens using information technology. Applicants should have expertise in environmental science, chemistry, resource engineering, informatics, process engineering, life cycle engineering, social science, or other related areas.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/advanced-lca-research/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en/department/group/ssa/
https://riss.aist.go.jp/en-idealab/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)／Sustainability／Inventory Database／Natural Capital／Environmental Burden |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Manufacturing Technology／Humanities & Social Sciences |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-26 |
Title |
Research and Development on Advanced Utilization of Power Semiconductor Materials |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to research and developments aiming at the establishment and dissemination of the innovative semiconductor device thechnologies including quantum applications based on the advantages of wide-bandgap materials. Especially, we expect the researchers who have the expertise in the crystal growth/epitaxial growth, device design/process/characterization and evaluation technologies. Applicants are also expected to have the enthusiasm for pioneering future electronics technologies.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Wideｰbandgap Semiconductor／Semiconductor Device／Quantum Metrology／CrystalGrowth／Epitaxy |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Energy Engineering |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-27 |
Title |
Research and Developments on Power Electronics Packaging and Circuit Technologies. |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to research and developments on the innovative technologies in the field of advanced power electronics based on wide-bandgap semiconductors. We expect researchers who have the expertise in the device/circuit simulation, power device, and high switching capability power module. Applicants are also expected to have the enthusiasm for the power electronocs applications.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Wide-bandgap Semiconductor／Power device／Power Electronics ／Packaging／Thermal Management |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Energy Engineering |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-28 |
Title |
Separation and Recovery Technology of Material Resources |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit a motivated researcher to develop technologies for dismantling, crushing, and sorting various products and raw materials in advanced resource utilization such as resource circulation, or develop information utilization technologies such as information detection and analysis, and automatic control in the resource utilization process. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in resource engineering, powder engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and/or information engineering, with outstanding academic achievements.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Environmental Management Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/recruit-e/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Resources circulation／Recycling／Sorting technology／Object detection/analysis technology／Product data management technology |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials／Manufacturing Technology |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-29 |
Title |
Research on Construction of Innovative Environmental Technologies |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit motivated researchers to develop innovative environmental technologies for environmental purification, assessment, and/or monitoring in order to create sustainable environments. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in environmental science, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, information engineering, and/or biology etc.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Environmental Management Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/recruit-e/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Environment／Chemistry／Engineering／Analysis／Environmental evaluation |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials／Manufacturing Technology |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-30 |
Title |
Research and Development on Technology Assessment Toward a Carbon Neutral Society |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
To realize a carbon-neutral society, we conduct research on technology assessment of energy technologies (energy system, carbon recycling, carbon removal, etc.) and scenario planning. We are looking to recruit applicants with expertise in system engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, life cycle engineering, computational science, social science, etc., who are willing to collaborate with domestic and overseas institutes.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/environmental-and-social-impact-assessment-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Carbon neutrality／Technology assessment／Energy system／Carbon recycling／Social system |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Natural Science |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-31 |
Title |
Research and Development on Separation and Recovery of Critical Metals |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are developing highly efficient separation and recovery processes for critical metals in lithium-ion batteries, rare earth magnets, catalysts, etc. We are looking to recruit applicants who can actively develop highly efficient metal recycling technologies using solvent extraction, adsorption, electrolysis, etc., synthesis of materials such as separation agents, and elucidation of metal ion separation mechanisms based on knowledge of coordination chemistry, chemical calculation, etc.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/resource-circulation-technology-research-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Metal recycling／Electrochemistry／Coordination chemistry／Analytical chemistry／Separation engineering |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials／Natural Science |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-32 |
Title |
Research and Development on Artificial Photosynthesis Technology |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
To realize a carbon-neutral society, we conduct research and development on artificial photosynthesis technology that utilizes sunlight to produce hydrogen or valuable resources. We are looking to recruit applicants with fundamental and practical knowledge in electrochemistry, materials engineering, reaction engineering, chemical engineering, catalyst engineering, process engineering, etc., to develop and advance energy conversion technologies and processes.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/artificial-photosynthesis-research-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Photocatalyst／Photoelectrode／Hydrogen production／Valuable chemical production／Catalyst synthesis technology |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-33 |
Title |
Research and Development on Electrochemical Device |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We conduct research and development on innovative electrochemical devices that contribute to significant CO2 reduction, such as solid oxide electrolysis cells and redox flow batteries. We are looking to recruit applicants who can actively engage in research on physical-chemical theory on energy conversion technology, developing high-efficiency devices and improving their durability, and elucidating the mechanisms governing function and degradation behavior using advanced characterization/analytical technologies.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/fundamentals-of-ionic-devices-research-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Carbon neutrality／Solid oxide electrolysis cell／Advanced analysis technique／Long duration energy storage／Redox flow battery |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-34 |
Title |
Research and Development of Energy Conversion Technology for Carbon Neutral Resources |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We conduct research and development on energy conversion technologies or processes for carbon neutral resources such as biomass that would contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. We are looking to recruit applicants with fundamental and practical knowledge in chemical engineering, reaction engineering, process engineering, resource engineering, environmental engineering, etc. for developing and advancing energy conversion technologies and processes.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/smart-co2-utilization-research-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Carbon neutrality／Carbon management／Carbon neutral resources／Carbon recycling／Energy conversion technology |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Natural Science |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-35 |
Title |
Research and Development on Advanced Conversion and Utilization Process for Carbon Resources |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are looking for motivated researchers to construct innovative chemical processes that manufacture fuels or chemical products with green utilization of carbon resources. We recruit competent and highly-motivated researchers who have knowledge and experience in the development of CO2 conversion catalysts, fuel synthesis via electrolysis, and development of gas-solid catalytic reaction systems with basic knowledges on chemical engineering, chemical reaction engineering, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, and process engineering.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecat-s/en/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecmat/en/index.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/ecpg/
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/hrcg/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
CCU／Hydrogen utilization／Electrolytic synthesis／Carbon recycling／Synthetic fuel |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-36 |
Title |
Research and Development of CO2 Separation/Storage Aiming CCS |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
In order to reduce CO2 emissions, we need to proceed the following research and developments;
1) CO2/CH4 separation and storage technology based on clathrate technology and its process design,
2) CCS technology development using CO2 hydrate, and
3) development of high performance cold heat storage medium using clathrate.
We are looking for highly motivated researchers who conduct the above research activities with advanced knowledge of chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, fluid engineering, resource engineering, etc.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Hokkaido |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/mhptg.html
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/mhdsg.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Gas separation／CCUS／Energy／Methane hydrate／Low carbon |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-37 |
Title |
Research and Development on the Technology for High Penetration Renewable Energy |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We offer the job opportunity to conduct following researches for achieving high penetration renewable energy in a society.
1) Individuals who have knowledge and experience on photovoltaic technologies based on expertise in solar cell and module process technologies, analytical technologies, reliability evaluation technologies, field test, evaluation of system performance, smart maitanace technologies, output forecasting and system control technologies, and safety technologies.
2) Individuals who have various measurement and experimental techniques or CFD/Meteorological simulation techniques to conducts research and development activities on field measurements of wind turbine sites including offshore for sustainable developing the assessment technologies and the operation and maintenance (O&M) technologies for innovative wind energy generation.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Renewable energy research center |
| Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA), AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/pvdev.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/pmac.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/PVSAT.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/pvcsmt.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/WPT.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Photovoltaic／Module／Wind turbine generation／Output forecasting／Operation & maintanace |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Informatics |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-38 |
Title |
Development of Advanced Power Grid Technologies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are broadly seeking individuals who can contribute to the development of next-generation power system technologies aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. We invite applications from candidates who meet any of the following criteria:
1) Candidates Contributing to the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Advancement of Power Networks
Individuals with research achievements or technical expertise related to the stable supply of electricity for decarbonization in the following areas
- Solving challenges in power systems
- Advancing data analysis techniques
- Promoting hydrogen and ammonia power generation
- System analysis technologies
2) Candidates Contributing to Digital Transformation (DX) in the Energy Sector
Individuals with expertise in utilizing digital technologies and power data, and promoting the power market, particularly in the following areas:
- AI and IoT technologies, with a focus on machine learning applications
- Optimization and analysis related to the advancement and efficiency of next-generation power systems and the power market
3) Candidates Contributing to Decarbonization and Enhancing Energy Supply Flexibility through Sector Coupling
Individuals with expertise or research achievements in maximizing the use of renewable energy to improve overall energy efficiency across electricity, heat, and transportation sectors, particularly in the following areas:
- Technologies for securing flexibility using hydrogen
- Control and optimization of demand-side energy resources (DSR)
- Development of new energy services
- Economic analysis
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Renewable energy research center |
| Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA) |
| URL |
https://www.renewable.pr.aist.go.jp/ent/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Power System analysis／Power market／Power system Operation and Planning／Economic Analysis in the Power Sector／Sector Coupling |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Environmental science／Informatics |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-39 |
Title |
Research and Development on the Hydrogen Energy Technology to Construct Advanced Energy Network for Achieving Carbon Neutrality |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches for research and developments on next-generation energy network technologies for achieving carbon neutral as mentioned below.
1) We recruit a motivated researcher who contributes to the research and demonstration of innovative energy system using hydrogen regarding renewable electrolysis, hydrogen purification, hydrogen storage system by using metal hydride, catalysys for hydrogen carrier production, such as ammonia, and measurement technology concerning hydrogen technologies.
2) We recruit a motivated researcher who contributes to reseach and development of advanced combustion and measurement technologies using carbon neutral fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, etc. for engiens and gas turbines.
We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Renewable energy research center |
| Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA), AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/hyene.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/ja/unit/hecut.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Hydrogen production storage and transportation／Energy management system／Metal Hydride and Hydrogen Carrier／Hydrogen combustion |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering／Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Type D (Fixed Term Position)
Type D is a fixed-term position under annual salary system designed to appoint a highly qualified research scientist to promote research project flexibly and effectively.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2024 - Closed at 23:59 on 10 October 2024 (JST)
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Entry ID
ENEENV-200 |
Title |
Research and Development on Advanced Power Electronics |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We recruit researchers who can contribute to the researches and developments on innovative technologies in the field of advanced power electronics based on wide-bandgap semiconductors. Applicants are expected to have the skills or experienceｓ of crystal growth/wafer process technologies (and their integration), device design/process/characterization technologies (and their integration), power device packaging process, as well as knowledge and enthusiasm on the power electronics applications. We 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 research and development. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Advanced Power Electronics Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/adperc/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Wide-band gap Semiconductor／Crystal Growth / Wafer Processing／Semiconductor Device／Packaging／Power Electronics |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science／Energy Engineering |
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