Job Information
Organisation/Company: RIKEN
Department: Administrative Support Office
Research Field: Chemistry, Technology, Physics, Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2027 - 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
We work on the development of biologically inspired catalysts as well as the application of biological systems towards energy conversion and material production. Specifically, we aim to understand nature’s ingenuity towards catalysis, electron/proton transport, metabolic regulation, responsiveness to external stimuli, and energy management in deep sea environments to develop novel materials and systems necessary to effectively manage renewable energy sources.
Keywords: Hydrogen production, Water electrolysis, Electrochemistry, Catalytic chemistry, Spectroscopy, Solid-liquid interface
For more information, please refer to the following link: https://rnakamura-lab.riken.jp/index.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
Regarding the research on “development of metal oxide-based oxygen evolution catalysts and cell performance evaluation” of the research project “Development of Innovative Water Electrolysis Systems for Green Hydrogen Production” under the JST Innovative GX Technology Creation Project (GteX) Specifically, we seek a research researcher who is capable of working on one of the following research topics:
- (1) Development of oxygen evolution catalysts using non-precious metals
- (2) Analysis of oxygen evolution reactions and degradation mechanisms using in situ spectroscopy
- (3) Analysis of oxygen evolution reactions and degradation mechanisms using computational science
The project is expected to end on March 31, 2028.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
The difference in positions is as follows:
Research Scientist: Conduct research projects and other activities in corresponding department.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako City, RIKEN Wako Campus
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary, in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Research Scientist 1 position
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: April 1, 2027 (Negotiable)
Additional Information
Benefits
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 448,990 JPY or more.
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring for a candidate with 5 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 490,000 to 600,000 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 (childcare, 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: Research Scientist
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Single fiscal year Fixed-term Employee
The employment contract shall be limited to FY 2027 (March 31, 2028). There will be no re-contract after the expiration of the term. Those who wish to continue working at RIKEN beyond this point may apply for open positions.
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
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
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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