RIKEN, interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)

2847 23994
Position ID:
RIKEN-iTHEMS-RQUANTUM [#23994, W22219]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist(W22219)
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Subject Areas: 
Chemistry / Chemistry
Computer Science / Computational Science
Mathematical Science
Interdisciplinary
Engineering / Engineering (more...)
Appl Deadline:
finished (2022/12/13, finished 2024/03/30)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Seeking Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist (W22219) 

【Laboratory】
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS) (Program Director: Tetsuo Hatsuda)

【Research Field】
iTHEMS promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and the creation of new interdisciplinary fields through interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. iTHEMS aims to nurture and support young scientists eager to cross disciplinary boundaries. Also, RIKEN has established a new "Transformative Research Innovation Platform of RIKEN Platforms (TRIP)" which aims to create cross-disciplinary value. As one of the foundations of TRIP, the RIKEN Consortium for Quantum Computational Science (RIKEN Quantum), a RIKEN-wide framework for bringing innovation to physics, chemistry and life sciences based on quantum computational science, has been established with iTHEMS as its hub. This call for applications invites researchers to participate in RIKEN Quantum. 

【Job title and Job description 】

Job title, available positions: 
Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist, about 10 in total. Depending on experience, performance and ability, they are employed as postdoctoral researchers (3-year term), research scientists (5-year term) or senior research scientists (7-year term). 

Job description: 
This call is for researchers to work in iTHEMS  in collaboration with one of the following laboratories participating in RIKEN Quantum (work concurrently with one of the following laboratories as needed), and to carry out research in quantum computational science and related fields. RIKEN Quantum aims to promote fundamental science based on quantum computational science, and the successful candidate will not only conduct top-level research on their own topic, but also contribute to building common ground in mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, information sciences, computational science, humanities and social sciences through quantum computational science. 

The following laboratories are currently participating in RIKEN Quantum. 
 ・RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research 
    Computational Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory (Chief Scientist: Seiji Yunoki) 
 ・RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research 
    Theoretical Molecular Science Laboratory (Chief Scientist: Yuji Sugita)  
 ・RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research  
    Nonequilibrium Quantum Statistical Mechanics RIKEN Hakubi Research Team   (RIKEN Hakubi Team Leader: Ryusuke Hamazaki) 
 ・RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science 
    First-Principles Materials Science Research Team (Team Leader: Ryotaro Arita) 
 ・RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science 
    Nuclear Many-body Theory Laboratory (Director: Masaaki Kimura) 
 ・RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science 
    Strangeness Nuclear Physics Laboratory (Director: Emiko Hiyama) 
 ・RIKEN Center for Computational Science 
    Computational Molecular Science Research Team (Team Leader: Takahito Nakajima) 
 ・RIKEN Center for Computational Science 
    Discrete Event Simulation Research Team (Team Leader: Nobuyasu Ito)  
 ・RIKEN Center for Brain Science 
    Laboratory for Neural Computation and Adaptation  (Laboratory Head: Taro Toyoizumi) 
 ・RIKEN Information R&D and Strategy Headquarters, Advanced Data Science Project
    Medical Data Deep Learning Team (Team Leader: Jun Seita) 
 
For more information, please email us at the contact information below. 

【Qualification】 
The candidate should possess or is expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the starting date. 

【Work location】
Branch and address; Depending on their suitability for carrying out the research, one of the following will be their place of work. 
RIKEN Wako Branch (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama) 
RIKEN Kobe Branch, East area (6-7-1 Minatojima-minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo) 
RIKEN Kobe Branch, South area (7-1-26 Minatojima-minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo)
RIKEN Tokyo Campus (Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 15th floor, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) 

【Salary and benefits】
1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of 3 years (Postdoctoral Researcher), 5 years (Research Scientist) or 7 years (Senior Research Scientist) from the initial 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 65 years. 

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 and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations. 

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

The approximate amount of monthly salary at the time of employment: The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 400,000 JPY or more (Postdoctoral Researcher), 500,000 JPY or more (Research Scientist), and 550,000 JPY or more (Senior Research Scientist). 

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. On Wako and Tokyo Campus, smoking is not permitted on site except in designated smoking areas.  Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024. On Kobe Campus, no smoking 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 and Kobe Campus have an on-site daycare. For details, please send an email to the Wako HR at kids [at] riken.jp or to the Kobe HR at kobe-kosei [at] riken.jp.

【Application and required documents】

[Required documents] 
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)*
 * In the notes section of your CV, include the job position number (e.g. W22219) next to the title of the job position. You may also include your research IDs (ORCID, Google Scholar, etc.). 
2. List of publications (including preprints) 
3. Research statement (summary of current and past research relevant to this position; 2 pages max) 
4. Research proposal (description of your research objectives over the time scale of the position, and the laboratory names with which you wish to collaborate; 3 pages max) 
5. Two letters of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, if available) 
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” with your signature. You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en 

[How to apply] 
Application documents should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online.
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. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause. 

【Selection process】 
We will first select the application documents that have arrived by Jan.20, 2023(JST). Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants.

【Start of Employment】
April 1st, 2023 (Negotiable) 

【Contact Information】
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
For inquiry, send an email to ithems_app [at] ml.riken.jp with Subj: RIKEN Quantum Researcher (W22219).

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Research proposal(description of your research objectives over the time scale of the position, and the laboratory names with which you wish
  • Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR (optional)
  • Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20221215_1/index.html