Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing is aim to study quantum information theory, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel quantum technologies. We will promote the progress of quantum information science and contribute to society through the application of quantum technologies.
Our team, Optical Quantum Computing Research Team, is conducting research on optical quantum computers toward realizing fault-tolerant universal quantum computers based on quantum teleportation.
Keywords: Quantum optics experiments, quantum information science, quantum computation
Details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
Research of optical quantum computers toward realizing fault-tolerant universal quantum computers.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Wako Campus
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate a few positions
In general, those who earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher, or doctoral degree not yet obtained will be appointed as a Research Associate.
Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate
Under the training and guidance of senior staff, conducts the team’s research project, etc.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: As early as possible
Additional Information
Compensation
Annual salary: 5 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment: The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 500,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, 450,000 JPY or more for Research Associate.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (caring for a sick child, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations: This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, with reappointment possible for a maximum period of three years from the date of hire. 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
Probationary period: present
Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.
Various systems
Pay increase system: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Transportation expenses: available
Others: Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Others: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.
Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.
The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp
Additional comments
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