10 Sep 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RIKEN
- Department: Administrative Support Office
- Research Field: Chemistry, Anthropology, Technology, Medical sciences, Pharmacological sciences, Agricultural sciences, Biological sciences, Environmental science, Neurosciences, Ethics in health sciences, Computer science, Information science, Engineering, Mathematics, Geosciences, Astronomy, Physics
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
RIKEN has newly established the RIKEN Research Engineer Fellow position. We invite applications from junior research personnel who have research experience and advanced skills in mathematical science, computational science, and information technology, and who are eager to use these skills to promote cutting-edge scientific research in collaboration with RIKEN researchers.
Overview of the RIKEN Research Engineer Fellow Program
Through initiatives such as TRIP (Transformative Research Innovation Platform of RIKEN platforms) and AI for Science, RIKEN is utilizing information technology in a wide range of fields to advance and accelerate research. Rapid technological innovations such as generative AI and agentic AI are significantly changing the way scientific research is conducted. In the future, the ability to fully utilize mathematical, computational science, and information technology skills will be essential for maintaining and strengthening research competitiveness in many fields.
In light of this, and to strengthen the research capabilities of RIKEN and academia in Japan as a whole, RIKEN is calling for applications for RIKEN Research Engineer Fellows: junior research personnel who aim to become research engineers and collaborate with researchers to drive leading scientific research. Applicants should have research experience in fields promoted by RIKEN and advanced skills in mathematical science, computational science, and/or information technology.
※ Continued in the Notes column
Keywords
MathematicalSciences, PureMathematics, AppliedMathematics, ComputerScience, InformationScience, ArtificialIntelligence, PhysicsI, ParticlePhysics, NuclearPhysics, Astrophysics, PhysicsII, CondensedMatterPhysics, Chemistry, BiologicalSciences, CellBiology, DevelopmentalBiology, PlantScience, StructuralBiology, Microbiology, VisualizationandMeasurement, BasicNeuroscience, MedicalSciences, NeuroscienceandMedicine, Immunology, CancerResearch, Genomics, Engineering
Details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
With the Research Engineer Enablement Office of the RIKEN Information R&D and Strategy Headquarters as their main affiliation, and a host laboratory as their concurrent affiliation, RIKEN Research Engineer Fellows will leverage their research experience and skills in mathematical science, computational science, and information technology to promote groundbreaking scientific research in collaboration with researchers at the host laboratory. In addition, as part of their duties in the Research Engineer Enablement Office, opportunities will be provided to support Fellows in improving their mathematical, computational science, and information technology skills, and acquiring knowledge to ensure security in the use of AI for research. After being hired, Fellows will initially engage in work at the host laboratory requested at the time of application, but as a general rule, Fellows are expected to work in multiple laboratories during their employment contract period.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Wako Campus
The work location for the primary affiliation is RIKEN's Wako Campus, and the work location for the concurrent affiliation (the host laboratory) is one of the following:
Location of host laboratories:
- RIKEN Wako Campus (Wako, Saitama)
- RIKEN Tsukuba Campus (Tsukuba, Ibaraki)
- RIKEN Tokyo Campus (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
- RIKEN Yokohama Campus (Yokohama, Kanagawa)
- RIKEN Kobe Campus (Kobe, Hyogo)
- RIKEN Harima Campus (Harima Science Garden City)
In accordance with regulations, if necessary for operational reasons, RIKEN may order employees to change work locations.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Position: RIKEN Research Engineer Fellow; Number of openings: Around 5
Job content supplemental explanation: Date of hire: On or after April 1, 2027 (Negotiable)
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126090270&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 6 million yen
Wages description: Salary is determined annually based on experience, ability, and performance, and consists of a fixed salary and a variable salary. The variable salary is determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided. Fellows are also eligible for social insurance (health insurance).
Estimated salary at the time of hire: The total of the monthly annual salary and the monthly discretionary work allowance at the time of hiring will be 550,000 yen or more. However, if this is lower than the compensation provided at the employee's previous position, the amount may be adjusted as appropriate by holistically evaluating the cost of living at the previous location as well as the applicant's knowledge, expertise, and achievements.
A research budget (activity fund) of up to 1,000,000 yen per year (and a maximum of 3,000,000 yen over 3 years) is provided. However, this budget may only be used for expenses that contribute to a) the execution of duties for the employee's main affiliation and/or b) the improvement of the employee's skills related to the duties of the main or concurrent affiliation. Applicable expenses may include the purchase of consumables, travel expenses, participation fees for conferences/training sessions, and more. If joining or leaving RIKEN in the middle of a fiscal year, the allocated amount for the first and final fiscal year of employment is allocated proportionately depending on the month the employee joins/leaves RIKEN.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Holidays include Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays, the New Year's holidays (December 29 to January 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of hire), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of hire).
Overtime and other explanations: This position falls under the discretionary work system for specialized work. One working day is calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: RIKEN Research Engineer Fellow
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. Fellows will sign a single-year contract as a fixed-term employee. This contract is renewable based on evaluation, for a maximum term of 3 years from the date of hire. 2. The period for which a contract may be renewed is subject to change depending on the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract expiration, performance, attitude, the continuation of the center/laboratory or project to which the Fellow belongs, and RIKEN's operational and/or budgetary situation.
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
- Others: Fellows are automatically enrolled in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai), which arranges special employee perks and events. Other types of leave are also available, 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 prohibited on RIKEN campuses.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
RIKEN has a telework system that allows employees to work from home or other permitted locations.
Fellows are also eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI).
RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity and moving to create a more 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.
It is possible for employees who take childbirth leave, childcare leave at birth, childcare leave, or additional leave for childcare during the contracted period to have their contract period extended.
Additional comments
Handling of personal information: Submitted documents will be strictly managed in accordance with RIKEN's Personal Information Protection Regulations and will only be used by RIKEN for the purpose of screening applications. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or lent to any third party without a justifiable reason.
Additional information: 1. Only one application per person is allowed. 2. The provisions for this position are premised on RIKEN's current budget and are subject to change.
※ Continued from the Job description column: In RIKEN's innovative research environment, Fellows will gain practical experience in handling research data and utilizing AI for research. They will also cultivate an understanding of advanced information technologies and the mathematical background of data analysis. It is anticipated that in the future, Fellows will broadly contribute to the development of science and technology in academia and industry, both in Japan and overseas.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Saitama
This is a Preview Listing…
You must sign in to see the full job description, and to apply.
Manage / Upgrade this job to a Full Job Listing.
Find Your Best Opportunity
Tell them AcademicJobs.com sent you!