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Process Simulation Engineer

1. About Us / Background

NanoFrontier is a R&D-focused startup that provides end-to-end solutions from material design to mass production and quality assurance for energy, environmental, and pharmaceutical applications, leveraging reprecipitation-based nanoparticle synthesis technology cultivated at Tohoku University. We also offer nanoparticle manufacturing services and technology licensing, rapidly advancing joint research and PoCs with manufacturers and academic institutions from our main base in Sendai and collaborative hub in Tokyo.

2. Role Overview

As we scale up our reprecipitation processes, modeling and simulation capabilities are essential to minimize experimental iterations and identify optimal conditions efficiently. In this position, you will develop models for particle nucleation, growth, and aggregation, optimize processes, collect experimental data, explore conditions, and evaluate uncertainties. We seek someone who can seamlessly integrate mathematical modeling with experimental work and embed practical models in our operations.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Develop products and technologies driven by real customer demands for commercialization
  • Work on simulation tasks directly connected to experimental operations
  • Take ownership from model design through implementation to result visualization

3. Key Responsibilities

  • Create models for nanoparticle nucleation, growth, and aggregation processes
  • Reproduce particle behavior through computational simulation
  • Conduct fundamental CFD analysis considering scale-dependent factors like stirring and mixing
  • Integrate experimental data to identify parameters and validate model accuracy
  • Implement condition search algorithms and visualization tools
  • Collaborate with experimental teams to propose optimal conditions and research directions

4. Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

  • Alignment with NanoFrontier’s mission and business vision
  • 3+ years of computational science/simulation experience in materials or chemistry, or Master’s/PhD degree
  • Practical experience in experimental data validation and parameter tuning

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with low-level programming languages like C++
  • Experience in any of the following areas:
    • Particle behavior modeling (PBM/reaction engineering)
    • Fundamental CFD analysis (stirring, mixing, etc.)
  • CAD-based design and simulation experience
  • Experience with Bayesian optimization or machine learning for condition search
  • Knowledge of colloidal chemistry and dispersion stability

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Able to execute rapid hypothesis → model → validation cycles under uncertain conditions
  • Can clearly articulate computational assumptions and limitations while proposing actionable next experiments
  • Capable of engaging with experimental teams as equals and solving practical challenges through computation

5. Work Location & Style

  • Location: Tokyo or Sendai or Remote (negotiable)
  • Work Style: Hybrid (3 days in-office recommended)
  • Hours: Full flextime (Core hours: 10:00–16:00)

6. Compensation & Benefits

CategoryDetails
Time Off・Two-day weekend system
・Annual paid leave
・Year-end/New Year holidays
InsuranceFull social insurance coverage
HousingCorporate housing subsidy available
PC & IT ToolsPC provided. Company-sponsored ChatGPT access.
Other necessary IT tools available upon consultation/request
Health SupportMassage and gym usage support
Meal SupportTohoku University cafeteria meal card (under arrangement)
Career DevelopmentSupport for certification, technical books, examination fees, etc.
Grant IncentivesIncentive structure for successful grant acquisition
Relocation SupportTokyo to Sendai relocation: Up to ¥1M relocation bonus through Sendai City migration support program

Other relocations: Under arrangement

7. Selection Process

  1. Casual Interview: 30-60 minutes
  2. Technical Interview & Discussion: 60+ minutes
  3. Offer Interview & Decision

※ Results from each selection stage will be communicated within 3 business days in principle. Certain steps may be omitted based on candidate circumstances.

8. Company Information

  • Company Name:

    • NanoFrontier Co., Ltd. (HQ: Urban Net Sendai Chuo Building 2F, 4-4-19 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi)

  • Corporate Philosophy:

    • “Towards a society where all resources circulate smoothly and are utilized in optimal forms”

  • Business Activities:

    (1) R&D, manufacturing, and sales of reagents and functional materials using organic nanoparticle technology

    (2) Contract manufacturing of organic nanoparticles and provision of related technologies

    (3) Technology licensing and technical consulting in organic nanoparticle technology fields

    (4) All business activities incidental and related to the above

  • https://nanofrontier.jp/

9. How to Apply

Please prepare the following documents and apply through our recruitment page application form:

  • Resume (with photo)
  • Career history
  • Portfolio or research achievement list (optional)