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Seeking a Research & Development Scientist (W24012)

Laboratory

Nuclear Dynamics Research Group RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
(Director: Tomohiro Uesaka)

Research Field

RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science is promoting science and technology relevant to "element transmutation", founded by Dr. Yoshio Nishina more than 80 years ago, and challenges two ultimate questions: "How are elements created in the universe?" and "Can human beings freely transmute elements?"

The Nuclear Dynamics Group studies production mechanisms of new nuclear states and analyze their properties, as well as the mechanisms of order formation in unbound states and in infinite nuclear matter, through the elucidation of nuclear reactions and dynamical phenomena. We apply the knowledge obtained above to exploration of the new possibility of elemental transformations. At present, we are focusing on nucleon and cluster knockout reactions, charge exchange reactions, elastic scattering, fission, spallation reactions, and meson production reactions, but will extend the scope to include low energy nucleon transfer reactions and nuclear fusion reactions.
We are also developing methodologies and devices necessary for the reaction/dynamics studies: the TOGAXSI telescope array specialized for inverse-kinematics knockout reactions, various neutron detectors, the spin-polarized proton target, and storage rings for the above studies

For more information, please refer to the following webpage:
Nuclear Dynamics Research Group

Job title and Job description

Job title, available positions

Research & Development Scientist, one position

Job description

The successful candidate is expected to develop and operate detectors, in particular silicon detectors, installed at the SAMURAI spectrometer, and conduct research programs using these detectors.

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 in physics or relevant fields. More than 5 years of research or work experience is necessary.

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, to a maximum of 7 years 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 70 years.
  • 3.There will be an interim review on the fifth year.

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 361,000JPY as of April 1, 2024. 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 annual salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 405,760 JPY or more.

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 from April 2024.
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).

RIKEN has a work-from-home system, but this position requires attendance at the work location.

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

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

The above documents except the recommendation letters combined into a single ZIP file should be uploaded to the following website:

Application documents: Nuclear Dynamics Research Group, RNC

  • *The file name of the ZIP should contain your name.
  • *After you uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (uesaka [at] riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.

Recommendation letters must be directly submitted from the recommenders to the following website with the file name "Nuclear Dynamics Research Group, [applicant’s name] (Recommendation letter)".

Application documents: Nuclear Dynamics Research Group, RNC

Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline

Application must arrive by May 7, 2024 (Japan Time)

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

Only candidates who pass the initial document screening will be invited for have an interview.

Start of Employment

August 1, 2024 or later (Negotiable)

Contact Information

Nuclear Dynamics Research Group
RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
Director: Tomohiro Uesaka
Email: uesaka [at] riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.

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