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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 1st round of Open Recruitment 2025 - Closed at 23:59 on 8 May 2025 (JST)
Entry ID
ENEENV-1
Title Research, Development and Structure Analysis on Secondary Batteries
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit research scientists for Research & Development on secondary battery technologies. Applicants who have advanced knowledge and research ability in the field of electrochemistry, material science, solid chemisty or applied physics etc. are encouraged to apply for promoting development of constituent materials and devices or analysis technologies (transimission electron microscopy 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy
Work Location AIST Kansai
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/riecen/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 Battery/Electrochemistry/Structure analysis/Material/Transmission electron microscopy
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Entry ID
ENEENV-2
Title Research, Development and Structure Analysis on Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit research scientists for R&D on elemental technologise for fuel cells or water electrolyzers. Applicants who have advanced knowledge and research ability in the field of electrochemistry, material science, catalyst chemistry, polymer chemistry, inorganic material chemistry, interfacial science or applied physics etc. are encouraged to apply for promoting development of constituent materials and devices or analysis technologies (transimission electron microscopy 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Research Institute of Electrochemical Energy
Work Location AIST Kansai
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/riecen/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 Fuel cell/Water electrolysis/Catalyst/Structure analysis/Transmission electron microscopy
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Entry ID
ENEENV-3
Title R&D on energy conversion and utilization technologies related with electrochemistry and electrical & electronics
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit a motivated researcher who can contribute to the R&D on energy conservation technology by efficient electronic/electrochemical energy conversion and transportation/storage/utilization technologies, such as clean energy devices, semi-conductor materials, fuel cell/electrolysis materials/systems 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 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Research Institute for Energy Efficient Technologies
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 Photo semi-conductors /Energy storage/Fuel Cells/Electrolysis /Electrochemical devices
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Entry ID
ENEENV-4
Title R&D on efficient use of thermal energy
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit a motivated researcher who can contribute to the R&D on highly efficient and zero-emission utilization of power sources, especially engines, toward carbon neutrality in mobility and industrial machinery. Also, we are recruiting a researcher who have activities 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 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Research Institute for Energy Efficient Technologies
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 Engine technology/Thermal fluid/Mechanical engineering/Heat transfer/Control Engineering
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Entry ID
ENEENV-5
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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
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Entry ID
ENEENV-6
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 as well as researchers who promote research on data science and AI analysis/modeling based on experiments and numerical calculations. 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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/Combustion/AI Analysis and Modeling/Explosion Experiment
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Entry ID
ENEENV-7
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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
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Entry ID
ENEENV-8
Title Research and development of environmental protection technologies by using chemical or biotechnological methods
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We widely recruit motivated researchers to develop and evaluate innovative environmental technologies for protecting environmental pollution and creating sustainable environments. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, civil engineering, and/or computer and information science, 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Environmental Management Research Institute
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/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 Environmental remediation/Environmental engineering/Chemical engineering/Environmental biotechnology/Wastewater treatment
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Entry ID
ENEENV-9
Title Research and development of analytical and monitoring methods for chemicals or biomolecules
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We widely recruit motivated researchers to develop innovative and sensitive analytical methods for chemicals or biomolecles in order to evaluate the dynamics of chemicals or biota in environment. Applicants are expected to have advanced expertise in environmental science, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, molecular bilogy, ecology and/or computer and information science, 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Environmental Management Research Institute
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/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 Environmental measurement technology/Evaluation of chemical substances/Evaluation of ecology and environment/Standarization/Nature positive
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Entry ID
ENEENV-10
Title Resource recycling technology for essential materials
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We recruit a motivated researcher who will promote the development of innovative resource recycling technologies with the aim of improving Japan's self-sufficiency rate for essential materials such as metals and plastics. Specifically, applicants will develope advanced sorting for recycling of waste home appliances and waste plastics, and technology that contributes to the detection of lithium-ion batteries in waste, by making full use of image recognition and AI technology in addition to conventional dismantling, crushing, and sorting. They are expected to have advanced expertise in resource engineering, mechanical engineering, information engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering and civil 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Environmental Management Research Institute
Work Location AIST Tsukuba
URL https://unit.aist.go.jp/env-mri/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/Image recognition/AI technology/Object detection/analysis technology
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Entry ID
ENEENV-11
Title Research and Development of Innovative Solid State Ionic Devices
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We are developing innovative technologies for achieving high performance solid state ionic devices that can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, such as solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs). We seek candidates who can actively engage in developing high efficiency devices and improvement in their durability, theoretical modeling of energy conversion devices, 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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 neutral/Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs)/Advanced characterization/analytical technologies/Solid state ionics/Electrochemical devices
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Entry ID
ENEENV-12
Title Research and Development on Technology Assessment Toward a Carbon Neutral Society
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience To achieve carbon neutrality, we conduct technology assessment to identify the role of various low-carbon technologies in the energy system, evaluate the impact (environmental, economic, social, stable energy supply, etc.) of deploying these technologies in society, and develop technology introduction scenarios based on these findings. We are looking to recruit applicants with expertise in system engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, life cycle engineering, computational science, social science, etc., willing to collaborate with domestic and overseas organizations.
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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/Energy scenario/Social system
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Entry ID
ENEENV-13
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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
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Entry ID
ENEENV-14
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, hydrogen utilization systems using hydrogen storage materials, 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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/hius-s/index-e.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 CCU/Hydrogen utilization/Electrolytic synthesis/Carbon recycling/Synthetic fuel
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Entry ID
ENEENV-15
Title Research and development of CO2 separation/storage aiming CCS
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
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
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Entry ID
ENEENV-16
Title Research and development on the technology for high penetration photovolatics
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches mentioned below.
Photovoltaic technologies based on expertise in solar cell and module process technologies, material technologies, performance characterization and calibration technologies, reliability evaluation technologies, field test, evaluation of system performance, smart Operation & maitanace technologies, output forecasting and system control technologies, and safety 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)、AIST Tsukuba
URL 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/en/unit/pvcsmt_e.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/Operation & maintanace/PV performance and reliability evaluation
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Entry ID
ENEENV-17
Title Research and development on the technology for high penetration wind turbine
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches mentioned below.
The advanced assessment technologies and the operation and maintenance (O&M) technologies for innovative wind energy generation, a research scientist who conducts R&D activities on field measurements of wind turbine sites including offshore is invited for the job opportunity. Applicants who have various measurement and experimental techniques or CFD/Meteorological simulation techniques.
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced research center
Work Location Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)
URL https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/WPT_e.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 Wind turbine generation/Output forecasting/Operation & maintanace
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Entry ID
ENEENV-18
Title Development of Advanced Power Grid Technologies
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 will contribute to research and development in the following three key areas:
1) Candidates Contributing to the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Advancement of Power Networks
2) Candidates Contributing to Digital Transformation (DX) in the Energy Sector
3) Candidates Contributing to Decarbonization and Enhancing Energy Supply Flexibility through Sector Coupling
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced 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
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Entry ID
ENEENV-19
Title Research and development on the Hydrogen Energy technology
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience We offer the job opportunity to conduct advanced researches 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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced 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
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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 1st round of Open Recruitment 2025 - Closed at 23:59 on 8 May 2025 (JST)
Entry ID
ENEENV-100
Title Inverter Technology Development for Next-Generation Power Network Construction
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience To achieve carbon neutrality, we are widely recruiting individuals who will contribute to both the expansion of renewable energy adoption and the stabilization of power systems. Specifically, we seek candidates who will engage in the development of control technologies for Grid-Forming Inverters (GFM inverters), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing, and the establishment of evaluation techniques through real-world testing.
【Required Expertise】Control Engineering, System Control
Power System Engineering, Power Electronics
【Desired Candidates】We seek individuals who are passionate about the following research and development areas: Development of control technologies for power devices, including GFM inverters. Technology demonstration and practical application research utilizing HIL testing and real-world testing. Power system analysis or control design using simulations. We welcome motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to the advancement of next-generation power systems.
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 R&D.
Start of Employment April 1st, 2026
Research Unit Renewable energy advanced 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 Grid Forming Inverter/Power Electronics/Power System analysis/HIL (Hardware-In-the-Loop)/Control Engineering (Power System Control, System Control, Measurement and Control)
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