Summary: The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is seeking a talented researcher to join its Time Standards Research Group. This role focuses on advanced studies involving atomic clock frequency comparisons, particularly using ytterbium transitions, to explore ultralight dark matter and the fine structure constant.
Designation:
Contract Employee
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Posting No. | 2026-ripm_0002 |
| Posted Date | March 12, 2026 |
| Salary | From 2,500 JPY/hour (Approx. 400,000 JPY/month) |
| Employment Period | April 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
| Work Hours | 5 days a week, 7 hours 45 minutes per day |
| Location | Tsukuba Center |
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Research Area:
- Time Standards
- Atomic Physics
- Dark Matter Research
Location:
Tsukuba Center, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. obtained within the last seven years.
- Prior employment in the same field should be less than five years.
- A Ph.D. in experimental atomic physics or related field is desirable but not required.
- Strong communication skills in English are essential; Japanese proficiency is a plus.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the research project, developing and operating optical lattice clocks and optical tweezers clocks utilizing the 431 nm transition.
- Analyze and interpret data from frequency comparisons with optical lattice clocks using the 578 nm transition.
- Explore theoretical aspects related to ultralight dark matter and the drift of the fine structure constant.
- Collaborate with the principal investigator and contribute to all facets of the research process.
How to Apply:
- Prepare the following documents in PDF format:
- Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
- Declaration Form
- Statement of Past Research and Future Research Aspirations (approximately 2 A4 pages)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (to be sent by recommenders).
- Certificate of the Ph.D. Degree.
- Send items 1-3 directly to the provided email address.
- Letters of Recommendation should be sent as attachments by the recommenders.
- If sending via postal mail, contact us for the mailing address.
Last Date for Apply:
May 31, 2026
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact the Time Standards Research Group at akio.kawasaki@aist.go.jp.
