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.
Entry ID
ENEENV-101 |
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 |
At any time |
Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 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/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 |
Key Words |
Engineering/Complex systems |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-102 |
Title |
Establishment of Offshore Wind Resource Assessment Method |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
We are seeking a research professional to engage in R&D focused on developing machine learning models to correct measurement errors in observation data obtained from floating LiDAR systems, with the goal of establishing offshore wind observation methods.
We are looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:
(1) Research experience in meteorology or renewable energy
(2) Participation experience in national research projects
(3) Knowledge and research background in machine learning
(4) Programming experience using Python or similar languages
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 |
At any time |
Period of Employment |
The term of appointment will be determined based on the review process, within the range up to March 31, 2028. |
Research Unit |
Renewable Energy Advanced Research Center |
Work Location |
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA) |
URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/unit/ |
Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Please replace "*" with "@") |
Number of Position |
1 |
Key Words |
Renewable energy/Offshore wind/Floating LiDAR system/Turbulence intensity/Machine learning |
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Entry ID
ENEENV-104 |
Title |
Research and development of methane hydrate resource development technology |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable
Skills and Experience |
For the commercialization of natural gas production from methane hydrate reservoir, sedimental property analysis of natural oceanic cores and natural methane hydrate bearing cores, and 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 chemical engineering, resource engineering and reservoir engineering, earth science, and geotechnical engineering. |
Start of Employment |
At any time |
Period of Employment |
Until March 31st, 2030
(In the case of project extension, up to March 31st, 2031. The term will be determined during the review process.) |
Research Unit |
Energy Process Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido、AIST Tsukuba |
URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/epri/mhpu/index.html |
Inquiry |
Department of Energy and Environment
E-mail: saiyou-eneenv-ml*aist.go.jp (Please replace "*" with "@") |
Number of Position |
2 |
Key Words |
Energy/Natural gas/Earth environment /Ocean resource/Carbon resource |
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