| Position ID: | RIKEN-iTHEMS-PDQC [#16880, W20086] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan [map] |
| Subject Area: | Quantum Computing |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2020/09/23, updated 2020/09/15, listed until 2021/03/31) |
| Position Description: |
Quantum Computing Postdoctoral Researcher (W20086) ãLaboratoryã RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (Program Director: Tetsuo Hatsuda) ãResearch Fieldã âInterdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences program (iTHEMS)â (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 information, please refer to the following website: RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS) ãJob title and Job Descriptionã Job title, available positions Postdoctoral Researcher, one position Job Description
iTHEMS is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics including condensed matter physics, particle physics and nuclear physics. In particular,the successful applicant is expected to help develop an adiabatic quantum computer (AQC) simulator using time-dependent density matrix renormalization group (DMRG). This project is part of a greater effort in the Berkeley area towards exploring the efficacy of adiabatic quantum computing supported jointly by RIKEN, UC Berkeley,Lawrence Berkeley Lab,and the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition to developing the AQC simulator,the candidate will have the opportunity to pursue top-level research in collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of researchers across fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, engineering computational sciences, information sciences, and social sciences at iTHEMS, and physics, mathematics and computational sciences at Berkeley. For further details, send an e-mail to the contact address below. ãQualificationã The candidate should possess a doctoral degree. ãWork locationã Branch and address RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198) ãSalary and benefitsã 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 employeeâs abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employeeâs center, laboratory or project and RIKENâs management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 65 years. 3. The employeeâs 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. 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. No smoking on site (designated smoking areas available). These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. RIKEN is promoting a Gender Equality Program by taking various measures to create a workplace where both men and women are able to give full rein to their talents and abilities. When applicants are judged to be equally qualified on the basis of fair and impartial criteria, women applicants will be given preference. 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). ãApplication and required documentã Required documents 1.Complete CV (with e-mail address) * Write down in the notes section of your CV the number written next to the title of the job position (e.g. W20086). 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, âConsent form for handling personal information based on GDPRâ 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 ãHow to applyã Application documents should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online. Note: Application documents will not be returned. ãDeadlineã Open until the position is filled. First we will select the application documents that arrived by November 2nd. ãHandling personal dataã 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. ãSelection processã Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants ãStart of Employmentã Jan. 1, 2021 (Negotiable) ãContact Informationã 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: Quantum Computing, W20086. |
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