Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantum Materials
Materials Science, Physics, Quantum Technology and postdoctoral researcher position at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
About
Investigate quantum materials for sensing, including nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, with the NIMS Semiconductor Defect Design Group. Work includes electron-spin-resonance characterization of color centers, crystal processing to control their structures, and analysis of defects and impurities. One position with a negotiable start in January 2027 or later. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable after annual review up to five years; published monthly salary JPY 345,425.
Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Upload a ZIP through the official role page’s Box link containing the NIMS-format CV with photograph, a one-to-two-page research summary, publications and invited talks, details of two referees and three main papers. Follow the upload form’s subsequent notification instructions.
Topics
- quantum materials
- nitrogen-vacancy centers
- diamond
- sensing
- electron-spin-resonance
- color centers
- crystal processing
- defects
- impurities
- Semiconductor Defect Design Group
Requirements
Doctoral degree, or expected completion by appointment.
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Source: nims.go.jp