| Position ID: | RIKEN-iTHEMS-PD1 [#19920, W21169] |
| Position Title: | Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers (W21169) |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Theoretical Physics / String theory Mathematical Physics / Mathematical Physics quantum gravity/quantum cosmology Physics / HEP-Theory (hep-th) Quantum Gravity (more...) |
| Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2021/10/14, updated 2021/10/04) |
| Position Description: |
Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers (W21169) 【Laboratory】 (Program Director: Tetsuo Hatsuda) 【Research Field】 "Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences program (iTHEMS)" (program director: T. Hatsuda) promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and creation of new interdisciplinary fields through the interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. Also, iTHEMS aims at nurturing young scientists who cross the boundaries between different disciplines. For more details about iTHEMS, see the following website: 【Job title and Job description】 Job title, available positions Postdoctoral Researcher, a few positions Job description iTHEMS is seeking postdoctoral researcher(s) in the field of particle physics and quantum gravity. Successful applicant(s) are expected not only to pursue top-level researchers in their own field but also to lead interdisciplinary collaborations among different fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, engineering, computational sciences, information sciences, and social sciences, under the concept of iTHEMS. In particular, we welcome applications from young researchers who are interested in exploring theories of quantum gravity in a broad sense. Currently, Senior Research Scientist Yuki Yokokura is affiliated with iTHEMS, and we expect young researchers with complementary and unique expertise, who are willing to pursue their own ambitious motivation and create synergy among the members. For further details, send an email to the contact address below 【Qualification】 The candidate should possess a doctoral degree. 【Work location】 Branch and address; RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198) 【Salary and benefits】 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 3 years from the initial of hire. 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload 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 65 years. 3. The employee’s period of fixed-term employment cannot exceed 10 years from the initial date of hire (or 10 years from April 1, 2013, for fixed-term employees already at RIKEN prior to this date). In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. 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. RIKEN has introduced telework as a temporary and special measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may be asked to work from home according to the instructions of the institute. You can also choose to work from home with the permission of your supervisor. No smoking on site (designated smoking areas available). 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). 【Application and required documents】 [Required documents] 1. Complete CV (with email address) * Write down in the notes section of your CV the number written next to the title of the job position (e.g. W21169). 2. List of publications 3. Research statement (summary of research and research plan) 4. Your view of interdisciplinary theoretical and mathematical sciences 5. Contact address of more than two reference persons 6. Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are required to submit the document, "Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR (PDF 97KB) " with your signature. * You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: [How to apply] Application documents should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online . Note: Application documents will not be returned. [Deadline] Open until the position is filled. We will first select the application documents that have arrived by December 3, 2021. [Handling Personal Data] Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause. 【Selection process】 Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants. April 1, 2022 (negotiable) 【Contact Information】 RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 For inquiry, send an e-mail to ithems_app [at] ml.riken.jp with Subj: iTHEMS PD (inquiry: particle/ gravity, W21169). |
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