Careers

We are committed to scientific excellence and cutting-edge research in the field of cybersecurity, and are aiming to promote innovation through the social deployment of research results and human resource development.
To achieve this mission, we are always looking for talented researchers and engineers who share our mission and are willing to grow with us.

Are you interested to work with us? Check out our open positions and apply.

Open Job Positions

(As of June 1, 2024)

Researcher

Permanent Researcher

The position with no employment term appointed. The position will be engaged in R&D and may also be involved in management in the future.

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Tenure-track Researcher

The position will be employed under a fixed-term of 5 years. In principle, the position will have the chance to be evaluated and apply for a permanent position during the term.

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Fixed-term Researcher

The position will be engaged in research tasks in the relevant field. The employment term will be within the fiscal year, and depending on the job, the contract may be renewed for the following fiscal year and onwards.

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Research Engineer

Permanent Research Engineer

The position with no employment term appointed. The position will be engaged in technical tasks for R&D which require high expertise and technical skills. The position may also be involved in management in the future.

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Fixed-term Research Engineer

The position will be engaged in technical tasks for R&D which require high expertise and technical skills. The employment term will be within the fiscal year, and depending on the job, the contract may be renewed for the following fiscal year and onwards.

Click here to learn how to apply for each position, and to fill out the entry form

Recruitment site for researcher and research engineer positions

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Recruitment Website for Researcher and Technical Researcher Positions NICT

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Addministrative Positions

Application flow

Permanent Researcher, Tenure-track Researcher, Permanent Research Engineer

step 1Prepare application documents: Prepare the application documents as described in the application guidelines.

step 2Web entry: Submit the application documents via web form for entry.

step 3Document screening: Document screening will be conducted after the application deadline.

step 4Job interviews: Job interviews will be conducted for those who pass the document screening.; *Additional documents are required.

Fixed-term Researcher, Fixed-term Research Engineer

step 1Select which open position to apply for: Select which position you would like to apply for from the list.

step 2Prepare application documents: Prepare the application documents for the position.

step 3Mail or Web Entry: Submit the application documents by mail or web form for entry.

step 4Document screening: Document screening will be conducted after the application deadline.

step 5Job interviews: Job interviews will be conducted for those who pass the document screening.

*Please refer to the application guideline for detailed information including application documents.