Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Spintronics Devices and Materials

Applied Physics, Magnetic Materials, Materials Science, Spintronics
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
1 March 2026
€385626
Fixed Term Postdoctoral Research

Job Description

Organization: National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Affiliation: Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials, Magnetic Functional Device Group

Location: Sengen Site, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, Japan

Position Type: Fixed Term | Researcher

Number of Positions: 1

Work Description

The project focuses on next-generation magnetic recording technologies enabling ultra-low power consumption and ultra-high recording density. Research includes magnetic thin-film devices utilizing spin-transfer torque and spin-orbit torque, alongside material studies on magnetic and spin Hall materials.

Responsibilities include novel material development, thin-film fabrication, advanced microfabrication (photolithography/electron beam lithography), and magnetization dynamics evaluation (e.g., FMR). The specific research focus will be aligned with the candidate’s expertise.

The group provides state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization facilities and collaborates with internal NIMS groups and external academic/industry partners.

Note: Duties are subject to change within the scope of the employee’s position.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in materials science, applied physics, or physics (by appointment)
  • Expertise in magnetism and magnetic materials
  • Scientific English communication skills
  • Desirable: thin-film fabrication (sputtering), magnetic characterization, microfabrication, high-frequency measurements, computational materials research

Employment Details

  • Starting Date: April 1, 2026 or later (negotiable)
  • Term: One year (renewable up to 5 years with annual evaluation)
  • Trial Period: 2 months
  • Working Hours: 7 hours 45 minutes/day (flex-time system; discretionary deemed 8h15m)
  • Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, New Year holidays, annual paid leave

Salary & Benefits

Monthly salary: 345,425–385,626 JPY (reference for newly appointed Ph.D.). Higher salary possible based on experience and ability according to institutional regulations. Deemed overtime allowance included.

  • Health Insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association)
  • Welfare Pension Insurance
  • Employment Insurance
  • Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance

Workplace Policy

No smoking except in designated outdoor areas.

Application Process

Email application with subject: “post doc application” including:

  • NIMS-CV with photo
  • List of publications
  • PDFs of three selected papers
  • Brief research summary
  • Contact details of two referees

Contact: Hirofumi Suto
Magnetic Materials Group, Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +81-29-859-2324

Deadline: Until position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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