〔Closed〕Call for Expert（Research Engineer）
1. Description
The Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (commonly known as F-REI) is a special corporation established on April 1, 2023 under the Act on Special Measures for the Reconstruction and Revitalization of Fukushima. F-REI aims to be a world-premiere "center of excellence of creative reconstruction" that will serve as a hope for realizing the future and dream of Fukushima district as well as the other part of Tohoku region. We also expect this institute to lead the Japan's scientific and technological innovation as well as strengthen the industrial capabilities, therefore to contribute to the growth of economy and the human well-being.
To this end, the Institute prioritizes recruitment and infrastructure development for research and development activities led by Leaders of the research and development units. The Institute also plans to step up in stages its industrialization functions, such as support for creation of businesses and joint research with companies, as well as its human resource development function for partner graduate schools and the younger generation. To secure human resources, we are gradually shifting the outsourcing research to the in-house one to develop our own researchers (including cross-appointment) at F-REI.
In addition, F-REI is a new research institute that focuses on both "research and development" and "industrialization." We will create an environment in which highly specialized professionals (experts) who perform tasks such as revitalizing research activities and strengthening R&D management can play an active role as much as possible. This will ensure that integrated management from basic research to applied research and social implementation is carried out effectively. To achieve this, we are recruiting not only researchers but also highly specialized professionals (experts).
We invite prospective candidates to apply for the position of Expert (Research Engineer), in which the job is (1) to manage advanced R&D facilities (analytical and measurement equipment, high-performance computer, information networks, etc.) and (2) to collaborate with researchers in conducting experiments and simulations as well as in utilizing AI as a tool for accelerating research activities.
Expert (Research Engineer) is a professional who can communicate with researchers by using their high level of expertise and can perform various aspects of applied research including the development, management, and operation of advanced R&D facilities.
2. Deadline for Submission of application forms
5:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)