Seeking a few Senior Research Scientists, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates (W24140)

Seeking a few Senior Research Scientists, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates (W24140)Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team ,

RIKEN Center for Quantumputing

Team Director : Takao Aoki)

Research Field

The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantumputing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantumputing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology.

This research team study cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) based on nanophotonic devices. A cavity QED system is a hybrid system with photons and atoms confined in an optical cavity, and it is an ideal interface between atomic and photonic qubits. We develop novel nanophotonic devices, such as optical nanofiber cavities, and construct cavity QED systems. Based on such systems, we will aim to realize scalable quantum technologies.

Job title and Job description

Job title

Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate 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 Research Scientist, those who earned a doctoral degree more than 5 years ago will be appointed as Research Scientist, those who earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher, or doctoral degree not yet obtained will be appointed as a Research Associate.

Senior Research Scientist Assists the team leader, 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 or Research Associates Under the training and guidance of senior staff, conducts the team's research project, etc.

Job description

Research on optical fiber devices and nanophotonic devices, and quantum optics and quantum electronics using these devices.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualification

The candidate should possess a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the date of hire or aim to obtain a doctoral degree.

Work location

RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

Salary and benefits

• 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, Senior Research Scientist or Research Scientist may be reappointed for a period of up to seven years from the date of hire and Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate maybe 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, workload at the time of contractpletion, 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 will not be renewed for 6 year. (
• The reason may relate to the Employee's abilities, performance and / or work attitude.)

In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.

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. The monthly base salary is 433,800~484,100 JPY as of April 1, 2024 for Senior Research Scientist, 361,000~456,800 JPY for Research Scientist, 305,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, 248,700 JPY for Research Associate. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.

Discretionary work,muting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment :

The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 750,000 JPY or more for Senior Research Scientist, 650,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, 500,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, 300,000 JPY or more for Research Associate.

Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).

This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.

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 (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).

There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site.

These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

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.

Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( Kakenhi ).

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako . For details, please send an email to the HR at .

Application and required documents

Required documents

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How to apply

The above documents except the rmendation letterbined into a Zip file should be uploaded to the following link :

RQC Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team Application BOX_W24140

The file name should contain your contact email address.

After you uploaded the file, please let us () know the file name of the uploaded file.

Rmendation letter must be directly submitted from the referee to the following link with the file name "RQC Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team [applicant's name] (Rmendation letter)". Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the rmendation letter.

RQC Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team Application BOX_W24140

After the referee uploaded the rmendation letter, please let us () know the file name of the uploaded file. If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact : .

Note : All the submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline

Open until the position is filled

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.

Selection process

Application screening and interview for selected applicants

Start of Employment

January 1, 2025 (negotiable)

Contact Information

Team Leader Takao Aoki,

Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Quantumputing

Email :

For inquiries, please send an email.

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