Researcher [R26-16] Optical Nanomaterials
Materials Science, Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology and permanent researcher position at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Closed on Wednesday, Oct 21
About
Lead research combining AI-assisted synthesis and nanocrystal growth to develop nanoparticles with improved optical properties and optoelectronic devices. This permanent role is in the Nanoparticle Group at the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable. Applications and two recommendation letters are due 21 October 2026.
Topics
- AI-assisted synthesis
- nanocrystal growth
- nanoparticles
- optical properties
- optoelectronic devices
- Nanoparticle Group
- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
- Materials Nanoarchitectonics
Requirements
PhD completed or expected by appointment; English communication; research achievements in fluorescent inorganic nanocrystals and optoelectronic devices; interest in AI-driven wet chemistry and Python-based analysis.
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