August 28, 2024
Zensho YOSHIDA
Director General
National Institute for Fusion ScienceAnnouncement of Open Recruitment
The National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) seeks young researchers with advanced
research ability for promoting fusion science by engaging them in research for a fixed period ofemployment. Guidelines follow below.
1. Title and Number of positions to be filled
Title: Center of Excellence Researcher (a post-doctoral fixed-term researcher)
Number: Several
2. Purpose of NIFS
To promote fusion science and its application
3. Requirements for applicantsApplicants should meet either of the following qualifications:(1) Holding the Ph.D. degree and be within eight years since receiving that degree(2) To receive the Ph.D. degree before the start of employment on April 1, 2025
4. Research fields(Immediately after hiring) Fusion science and related research.
(Scope of change) No change.
5. Term of appointment
From April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027. (Contract renewal: No renewal) If the applicant has
been employed at NIFS as a Center of Excellence Researcher before March 31, 2025, the periodof employment will be two years maximum, including that period. When the start of theemployment is delayed from April 1, 2025 due to conditions for which the applicant is not
responsible, the period of employment will be two years from the start of the employment.
6. SalaryApproximately 4,000,000 Japanese yen a year including taxes.
(Approximately 340,000 Japanese yen each month including taxes.)
7. Application deadline
Friday, October 18, 2024, by 17:00 (5:00 p.m.), Japan time

8. Selection system
Selection will be made by the Administrative Council of NIFS. The decision will be based
upon the examination of documents. However, if necessary, an interview may be conducted. Inthe event that appropriate candidates cannot be found, all posts may not be filled.
9. Documents to be submitted
The following documents (1) - (6) must be submitted via e-mail (see Section 10. for e-mailaddress). For the letter of recommendation (7), please follow the instructions in Section 10.
(1) Resume: use the designated form of NIFS.
( https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/index.html ) The date of birth and possible starting dateshould be written. One color photograph should be affixed. If the applicant has received a Ph.D.
degree, please state the name of the degree and the date received. Contact information should
include an e-mail address.
(2) Research history: any format with a title which is your research project is acceptable,
however, this text should not exceed three pages single-spaced. Please describe the research
conducted as a Ph.D. student and as an M.S. student.
(3) Research topic upon employment: any format is acceptable, however, this text should notexceed two pages single-spaced. Potential candidates should design a research plan together
with the desired supervisor at NIFS for approval before applying. The name of that individual
should be included in this text.
(4) List of publications: any format is acceptable. All co-authors should be included. The
papers should be noted as “refereed” or “not refereed.” In compiling the publication list,“Guidelines for compiling the list of publications”( https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/index.html ) should be consulted.
(5) Offprints: offprints of three major publications should be included. Should the candidate
not yet have publications, a dissertation, papers under review for possible publication, or papers
in preparation may be included. Photocopies are acceptable.
(6) A document of a brief summary of each publication that you state in (4) and attach in (5)and your contributions in them.(any format)(7) Letters of recommendation: any format is acceptable.
All of the above documents should be A4 size and should convert to each separate PDF file.
The applicant’s name should be typed in the upper right corner of all pages of the submitted
documents.
10. Mailing address:(1) Application documents other than the Letters of recommendation
Send an e-mail towith “Apply for COE Researcher” as the Subject.

We accept PDF files only.
(2) Letters of recommendation
The letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender by post or e-mail.
・We accept either PDF file(s) or hard copy(ies).

・PDF file(s) should be sent to(The e-mail subject should be"Recommendation for COE Researcher".)
・The hard copy of the letter(s) should be sent by post mail addressed toPersonnel Section, General Affairs Division
Department of Administration
National Institute for Fusion ScienceOroshi-cho 322-6, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture509-5292 JAPAN
Tel: +81-572-58-2015
Fax: +81-572-58-2601
11. Contact Information for the National Institute for Fusion Science(1) Regarding application documents
Personnel Section, General Affairs Division
Department of Administration
National Institute for Fusion Science[e-mail](2) Regarding research
Professor Yasushi TODO, Deputy Director General, NIFS
Tel:+ 81-572-58-2002
12. Miscellaneous(1) The information regarding the job offering may also be found on the NIFS website(https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/about/recruit/).
(2) The hard copy of Letters of recommendation will not be returned after submission.
(3) NIFS respects the basic law for a gender-equal society in the selection process. TheNational Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) is committed to improving the quality ofeducation and research by increasing the diversity of researchers.
・In the case that two or more applicants are assessed as having the same level of ability, thejob is given to the female and foreign candidate.
・If an applicant has taken a leave or leaves for the purpose of maternity, child-care, and/orfamily-care (including shorter working hours for the purpose of child-care, and/orfamily-care), or has been absent from research activities due to disease or an injury that
occurred in the workplace or while commuting, please describe this in the resume. NIFS willtake this information into consideration in the selection process.