HOME > Recruitment > Recruitment for New Graduate and Mid-Career JAEA Staff (Materials Sciences Research Center)
Number of employees
Researcher 1 person
Research field
(1)Research field:
Material science using neutron scattering
(2)Research theme:
Neutron scattering study on advanced materials
(Summary)
Materials Sciences Research Center (MSRC) operates a suite of neutron scattering instruments at the research reactor JRR-3, including diffractometers, triple-axis spectrometers, and a small-angle scattering instrument, promotes fundamental materials research through their use. We are seeking a research scientist to pursue neutron scattering studies of advanced materials, particularly using the triple-axis spectrometers, TAS-1, TAS-2, and LTAS at JRR-3. The successful candidate will also contribute to the operation, maintenance, and further development of the instrument suite, while supporting user experiments.
Division assigned to (tentative)
Strongly Correlated Materials Research Group,
Materials Sciences Research Center,
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment (tentative)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai, Naka, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Qualification requirements
(1) Having a Ph D. degree (or expected to obtain one before 31st, March 2027)
(2) Experience in scattering experiments and related techniques is desirable, but not mandatory
Terms of employment
(1) Place of assignment
(Domestic) Ibaraki, Fukushima, Chiba, Tokyo, Fukui, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Gifu, Okayama, Aomori
(Overseas) Washington, Paris, Vienna
(2) Holidays
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), National holidays, Year-end and new-year holidays, Paid holidays, etc.
(3) Social insurance
Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance, Employee’s pension fund, Unemployment insurance, Workers accident compensation insurance, etc.
(4) Housing
Dormitory for family and singles
(5) Working hours
9:00am-5:30pm (overtime work is required in needs)
*1 According to work place, working hours would differ.
*2 In some department, shift working is required.
*3 Flextime system and discretionary work system are adopted partly.
(6) Salary (For example)
-Basic salary is provided considering years of experience in accordance with the JAEA regulation.
-Allowance/benefits: Commutation allowance, Overtime pay, Service area allowance, Dependent care allowance, Housing allowance, Allowance for technician/researcher/qualified operation chief
-Pay rise: Once a year in October
-Bonus: Twice a year in June and December
(7) Other systems
〈Welfare program〉
system of property accumulation savings
A mutual-aid society
Group Insurance, Group life and pension scheme
Insurable to Individual defined contribution pension plan (iDeCo)
〈Care leave system〉
Childcare, nursing care leave systems (partial leave available) Leave of Relocating due to Job Transfer of Spouse system
Necessary documents and application procedures
(1) Curriculum vitae (Application form 1-1) (PDF, WORD)
(2) Document of Performance in your major (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively) (Application form 1-2) (PDF, WORD)
(3) University’s transcript (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively)
(4) Certificate of PhD Degree or Certificate of Graduation PhD
(5) Research career history (with A4 free format)
(6) List of publications in which your name is underlined, and Copies of major papers
(7) Research Plan (idea and ambition on research activity with A4 free format about 1000 words)
(8) Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data＊(PDF, WORD)
＊Residents in the EEA (European Economic Area)—namely EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway—and the United Kingdom only are required to submit this form.
＊Applicants who are expected to obtain a doctoral degree are requested to submit the documents specified in items (3) - (5) to the extent available.
Deadline for submission of application
Closed at 17:00 on July 20, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
Application Method and Address for Submission
(1) Send all documents in the PDF format to the following email address.
(2) The email body must include the applicant’s name and contact information (phone number and email address).
(3) The title should be “App rec for Sci in MSRC_(Applicant’s name)”.
(4) If there are any deficiencies in the subject line or the contents of the application documents, your application may be treated as “rejected.” Please check carefully before submitting.
(5) After the secretariat reviews your application, we will notify you of its acceptance (or rejection).
If you do not receive a notification within two days (excluding weekends and holidays), please contact us by email or telephone.
*Depending on the size of your application documents, we may not be able to receive your email.
If the size is large, please contact us in advance before the submission deadline.
<Submission email address>
jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp (Please replace * with @ when submitting)
Document examination
Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. Review result will be informed by a letter. Application documents will not be returned.
Recruitment examination
(1) Examination of research achievement
(Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)
(2) Oral examination/Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
August to September 2026
Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
or
Can be proceeded on a Web meeting system suggested by JAEA
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.
Date of appointment
In principle, after April 1, 2027 (tentatively)
Travel Expenses
We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision.
Detailed information will be provided the candidates.
Reference
Human Resources and Personnel Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-5919 FAX: +81-29-282-5819
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp(Replace * with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Koji Kaneko, Group Leader,
Strongly Correlated Materials Research Group,
Materials Sciences Research Center,
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-284-3808
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp(Replace * with @)
Points to note
(1) Applicants who pass the recruitment examination are supposed to submit documents below.
1) Medical certification
2) The original of Graduation Certificates (for Bachelor, Master and PhD)
3) The original of Degree Certificates of PhD
(2) Candidates without Japanese nationality are required to have the certificate of eligibility by the date of adoption in order to obtain a work permit in Japan.
Treatment of Personal Information
Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year later.
Other
The Organization promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from women
