Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RIKEN
- Department: Administrative Support Office
- Research Field: Astronomy; Physics; Mathematics; Chemistry; Geosciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 27 Feb 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
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.
In this research team, we work on cold atom experiments for investigating quantum many-body systems and also for developing quantum technologies. We study nonequilibrium dynamics and frustrated quantum magnetism using a quantum gas in optical lattices. We have also been investigating measurement feedback for quantum many-body systems with cold atoms with the support of ERATO Sagawa Information-to-Energy Interconversion Project.
[Keywords] Cold atom, Quantum simulation, Quantum computer, Quantum bit, Optical tweezer, Quantum information, Quantum technology
For more information, please refer to the following links:
https://qmbd.riken.jp/en/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
- Experimental study of nonequilibrium dynamics and frustrated quantum magnetism using ultracold atoms in optical lattices
- Experimental study of measurement feedback for quantum many-body systems with cold atoms
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: Senior Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: a few positions
In general, those who earned a doctoral degree more than 5 years ago and have excellent achievements and abilities will be appointed as Senior Scientist, those who earned a doctoral degree more than 5 years ago will be appointed as Research Scientist, or those who earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher.
Senior Scientist: Assists the team director, provides guidance to the team members and others, and implements the team's research agenda.
Research Scientist: Conducts the team's research projects.
Postdoctoral Researcher: 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
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 700,000 JPY or more for Senior Scientist, 550,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, 450,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher.
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: Senior Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description:
1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, Senior Scientist or Research Scientist may be reappointed for a period of up to seven years from the date of hire and Postdoctoral Researcher may be reappointed for a period of up to five 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.
3. When the Employee's research is scheduled to be reviewed in employee's 4 year at RIKEN, and when it is concluded that there is reason to believe it will be difficult for the research (or technology development) to be continued, the employment contract
For this continuance, Please refer to 'job posting URL'.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment are 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 a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.
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 [contact details available in the full listing].
Additional comments
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama
