Type C - Specially Appointed Position
Type C is a specially appointed position to undertake externally funded research projects, e.g. NEDO, JST or private companies. The job holders are required to work exclusively on the project sponsored by the funding institution.
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Entry ID
ENEENV-100 |
Title |
Establishment of Fundamental Evaluation Procedure for Water Electrolysation in Renewable Energy System |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
We recruit for researchers who will contribute to the establishment of water electrolyzer performance evaluation technology and the development of electrolysis-based synthetic fuel technology. Specifically, and who have experience in research and development, project management, etc. at energy-related companies, electrolysis manufacturers, etc., and who will perform the following tasks.
(1) Domestic and overseas related information collection and international standardization work
(2) Organize the operation of the water electrolysis evaluation method review committee (tentative)
(3) Coordination with companies related to water electrolysis technology and evaluation tests
(4)Summary of technology development for synthesis gas and synthetic fuel production using electrolysis
(5) Compilation of related commissioned research |
| Start of Employment |
After April 1st, 2024 |
| Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 2026 |
| Research Unit |
Renewable Energy Research Center |
| Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA), AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/HHUS_e.html
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/HyCaT_e.html |
| Inquiry |
Research Promotion Division of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Please replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1-2 |
| Related Research Areas |
Engineering / Complex systems |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-102 |
Title |
Numerical analysis research on methane hydrate resource development technology |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
For the commercialization of natural gas production from methane hydrate reservoir, simulation analysis to ensure the amount of production gas and ground stability during gas production are required. We seek researchers with advanced knowledge and motivation in resource engineering, reservoir engineering, and computational engineering. |
| Start of Employment |
At any time |
| Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 2028 |
| Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido, AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Research Promotion Division of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp
(Please replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
A few positions available |
| Key Words |
Energy/ Natural Gas/ Earth Environment/ Ocean Resource/ Carbon Resource |
| Related Research Areas |
Interdisciplinary science and engineering/ Mathematical and physical sciences/ Engineering/ Chemistry/ Complex systems |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-103 |
Title |
Research and development of CO2 injection into methane hydrate reservoir |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
In the 'carbon neutral' natural gas production from methane hydrate reservoir combining carbon capture and storage technique, CO2 injection into methane hydrate reservoir is discussed after gas production period.
Process design using CO2 separation from emission gas via clathrate hydrates, hydraulic-geomechanical sediment property analysis (experiment and computional simulation) during CO2 injection are required.
We seek researchers with advanced knowledge and motivation in chemical engineering, process engineering and reservoir engineering. |
| Start of Employment |
At any time |
| Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 2028 |
| Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Hokkaido |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/index.html |
| Inquiry |
Research Promotion Division of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp
(Please replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Carbon dioxide / Carbon neutral / Carbon cycle / Gas separation / CO2 storage |
| Related Research Areas |
Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Mathematical and physical sciences / Engineering / Chemistry / Complex systems |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-106 |
Title |
Development of Optimization Technology for Perovskite Solar Cells |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting personnel to advance the development of technologies for optimizing materials and manufacturing processes for the practical application of perovskite solar cells using AI and automated cell manufacturing equipment. We are searching for people who have sufficient experience in the development of optimization technologies for perovskite solar cells and who have no difficulty in discussing with companies and solving technical problems. |
| Start of Employment |
At any time |
| Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 2026 (Maximum until February 28th, 2031) |
| Research Unit |
Global Zero Emission Research Center |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://www.gzr.aist.go.jp/en/teams/organic-inorganic-hybrid-pv-team/ |
| Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp
(Please replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
A few positions available |
| Key Words |
Solar cell / Optimization technology / Perovskite / Artificial intelligence |
| Related Research Areas |
Energy Engineering / Nanotechnology/Materials |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-107 |
Title |
Data-driven DSR Control Technology for Energy Sharing |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
We are developing technologies that control power generation, storage and load devices installed at househoulds (Demand Side Resources: DSR) and enable energy sharing among households, by utilizing household energy big data. We are looking to recruit an applicant with fundamental knowledge in electrical engineering, system control engieering for advancing energy management. |
| Start of Employment |
At any time |
| Period of Employment |
Until September 30th, 2025 (Maximum until September 30th, 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
(Please replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Demand side resources / Energy management system / Household sector / Artificial intelligence / Big data analysis |
| Related Research Areas |
Environmental science / Energy Engineering / Social Infrastructure |
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