Job Information
Organisation/Company: RIKEN
Department: Administrative Support Office
Research Field: Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geosciences, Physics, Engineering, Technology
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 5 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
As the driving force of the RIKEN RI Beam Factory (RIBF) — the world's most advanced heavy-ion accelerator facility — we are dedicated to the technical development, operation, and maintenance required to provide a diverse range of high-intensity heavy-ion beams with long-term stability. Furthermore, we are engaged in R&D for future RIBF upgrades and collaborate with other research groups to pioneer new frontiers in accelerator-based research.
Keywords
Particle accelerator, Cyclotron, Linac, Heavy ion, Beam, Electronic circuit, Electrical system, Measuring instrument, Superconducting magnet, Liquid helium, Helium refrigerator, Nuclear physics, High energy physics
For more information, please refer to the following webpage: https://www.nishina.riken.jp/labo/accel_e.html
Details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be assigned to one of the following teams and will be engaged in research and development as well as operation and maintenance in the corresponding area:
A. Liquid helium cooling system for the Superconducting Ring Cyclotron (Cryogenic Technology Team)
B. Beam monitors for high-intensity heavy-ion beams (Beam Dynamics and Diagnostics Team)
Specific duties for each team are as follows:
A. The successful candidate will operate and further enhance the liquid helium cooling system of the Superconducting Ring Cyclotron. The successful candidate will also utilize machine learning and other advanced methods to evaluate and predict the integrity of superconducting coils, with the aim of establishing operational technologies that enable long-term stable operation. In addition, the successful candidate will work on developing methods for early detection and diagnosis of potential cooling system failures.
B. The successful candidate will operate and maintain a wide range of beam diagnostic instruments, such as Faraday cups and profile monitors. The successful candidate will also engage in the development of non-destructive beam diagnostic devices and high-speed electronics, as well as the automation of data acquisition and the advancement of data analysis systems. Through these efforts, the successful candidate will contribute to establishing a solid technological foundation that supports future high-reliability, high-efficiency beam operations.
Research Scientist and Technical Scientist are expected to conduct research and development on topics specified above and to contribute to the management of the laboratory. Senior Research Scientist and Senior Technical Scientist are also expected to assist the laboratory head.
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, in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Potential sites of relocation: Any campus, branch, or office as ordered by RIKEN.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, Technical Scientist or Senior Technical Scientist: a few positions
The position at the time of hiring will be determined through the selection process.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: RIKEN expects that the successful candidate will be able to take up this position at the earliest opportunity after April 1, 2027.
Other conditions at the time of appointment will be negotiable.
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126081201&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary:7 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
Research Scientist / Technical Scientist:
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 640,000 JPY or more.
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 5 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 680,000 JPY.
Senior Research Scientist / Senior Technical Scientist:
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 670,000 JPY or more.
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 10 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 850,000 JPY.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Days off include Saturdays and Sundays, 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: Regular employee
Employment type description: Research Scientists, Senior Research Scientists, Technical Scientists or Senior Technical Scientists
Contract period: Tenured
Contract period description: This post is an indefinite-term employment position. Mandatory retirement age for FY 2025 and FY 2026 is 62 years old. Note: RIKEN has been increasing the mandatory retirement age by one year every two years from FY 2023. There is a Special Temporary Employment program that allows employees to be rehired and continue working until age 65.
Probationary period: 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
Retirement age: 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 a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at rnc-jinji@ml.riken.jp.
RIKEN may require changes of responsibilities, job category, and work place based on RIKEN regulations due to management decisions, budgetary situation, and organizational restructuring.
* 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
Handling Personal Data
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama
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