Job Information
Organisation/Company: National Institute for Fusion Science
Research Field: Engineering; Technology; Astronomy; Physics; Chemistry; Geosciences; Mathematics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Leading Researcher (R4); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
NIFS promotes the interdisciplinary development of fusion science by dividing the challenge of realizing fusion energy into several themes and generalizing the problems involved in each theme. We aim to deepen collaboration with universities and other institutions in Japan and abroad through interdisciplinary initiatives that address cutting-edge concerns across various academic fields. By promoting brain circulation across a wider range of fields than ever before, we hope to enable the sustainable advancement of long-term fusion development research.
At NIFS, ten interdisciplinary joint research teams called “Units”* have come together under common research themes. To enhance NIFS's function as an academic research hub and contribute to the advancement of the field of fusion science, we are seeking outstanding researchers from a wide range of fields who are creative, possess strong communication skills, and can lead the interdisciplinary development of fusion science by actively participating in domestic and international collaboration as members of an Inter-University Research Institute.
* https://unit.nifs.ac.jp/research/en/
Work content and job description
(Immediately after hiring)
Research activities or research and education activities in the Department of Research, NIFS.
(Scope of change) Activities designated by NIFS
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
509-5292 Gifu Toki City Oroshi-cho 322-6, National Institute for Fusion Science
(Immediately after hiring)
National Institute for Fusion Science (322-6 Oroshi-cho Toki-city Gifu Japan)
(Scope of change) Place designated by NIFS
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: 1 person or more
Job content supplemental explanation: Appointment Period: As early as possible upon selection.
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126071304&ln_jor=1
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary: 7 million yen - 10 million yen
Wages description: The salary depends on academic and job careers and achievements.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Japanese National Holidays, and December 29 to January 3
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system, Overtime working: Possible (Max. 6 hours per day; 45 hours per month; 360 hours per year), Working on holidays: Possible (Max. 2 days per month)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description: The salary depends on academic and job careers and achievements.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Japanese National Holidays, and December 29 to January 3
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system, Overtime working: Possible (Max. 6 hours per day; 45 hours per month; 360 hours per year), Working on holidays: Possible (Max. 2 days per month)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description: The salary depends on academic and job careers and achievements.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Japanese National Holidays, and December 29 to January 3
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system, Overtime working: Possible (Max. 6 hours per day; 45 hours per month; 360 hours per year), Working on holidays: Possible (Max. 2 days per month)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 5 million yen - 9 million yen
Wages description: The salary depends on academic and job careers and achievements.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Japanese National Holidays, and December 29 to January 3
Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary labor system, Overtime working: Possible (Max. 6 hours per day; 45 hours per month; 360 hours per year), Working on holidays: Possible (Max. 2 days per month)
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Annual Leave, Refreshment Vacation, New Years' Holiday
Additional comments
(1) Payment is on an annual salary system. (The salary will be paid in monthly installments.)
(2) Under Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law (Special Provisions of Measures Pertaining to Women Workers), in order to actively improve our very low percentage of women researchers, applicants are limited to female researchers.
(3) This opening will be conducted jointly with that of "Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor" at the National Institute for Fusion Science, which will close on September 30 2026 (Wednesday). This application will also serve as an application for the position of that.
(4) NIFS is actively working to increase gender and nationality diversity to build a diverse research environment that generates innovative and creative ideas.
(5) The purpose of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society will be respected in this appointment. The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) is committed to improving the quality of education and research by increasing the diversity of researchers.
- Foreign researchers are employed when they are recognized as equal in research and educational achievements and in personality evaluation.
- If you have taken leave for the purpose(s) of maternity, child-care, and/or family-care (including shorter working hours for the purposes of child-care and/or family-care) or have been absent from research activities due to disease or injury occurring while working or commuting, please indicate this in your curriculum vitae. We will take this into consideration in assessing your performance.
(6) National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) has introduced the scholarship repayment program for young researchers. If a researcher meets the requirements and be approved under this system, NINS will repay the scholarship to Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) on behalf of the researcher.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Fusion Science
Country: Japan
City: Gifu
Contact
City: Gifu
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