Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project We work on the development of inorganic functional materials and novel electrochemical devices. Specifically, we aim to create outstanding ionics materials, including electrodes, solid electrolytes, and catalysts, and to develop energy storage/conversion and material conversion devices based on new operating principles. 【Keywords】Solid State Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Solid State Ionics, Materials Informatics, Energy Storage, Energy…
Conversion, Materials Conversion
details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
We are seeking highly motivated scientists to conduct research on ionics materials for the development of new electrochemical devices. The successful candidate will conduct original experimental research related to the topics mentioned above based on their expertise in solid-state chemistry and/or electrochemistry. Applicants with expertise in related fields, including condensed matter physics, catalytic chemistry, and device engineering, are also encouraged to apply if they have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research integrating these fields with solid-state chemistry and electrochemistry. The candidate is expected to conduct research and development on topics specific to the laboratory and support laboratory management to contribute to the overall skill enhancement of the laboratory. This role also requires supervision of technical staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students on a wide range of laboratory activities.
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.
Potential sites of relocation: Any campus, branch, or office as ordered by RIKEN.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Research Scientist: 1 position
Note: We are seeking individuals at the level of full-time university Assistant Professor to Associate Professor or Full-Time Lecturer for this open position.
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=D126071818&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 7 million yen
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 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.
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 Scientist
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. As an exception, depending on screening results, the successful candidate may be initially employed on a fixed-term employment contract up to a maximum of 5 years with the possibility of being promoted to indefinite-term employment after a separate review process that will take place, as a general rule, at the end of the first 3 years of employment. Remuneration and work conditions for fixed-term employment are based on the same conditions as those for indefinite-term employment.
Probationary period: Present. 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.
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: Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama
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