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[Female only] Seeking a few Senior Scientists, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates (W24119)

Laboratory

RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing

For details of each laboratory, please refer the HP of each laboratory.

Research Field

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

For more information, please refer to the introduction page of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing.

Job title and Job description

Job title

Senior Scientist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate a few positions (Female only)

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

Senior Scientist
Assists the team leader or the unit leader, provides guidance to the laboratory members and others, and implements the laboratory's research agenda.
Research Scientist
Conducts the laboratory's research projects.
Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associates
Under the training and guidance of senior staff, conducts the laboratory's research project, etc.

*Positions will be determined based on the applicant's ability and aptitude.

Job description

Finalists will be selected from one of the following research projects (1) to (19) The finalists will be assigned to a research project as a member of a laboratory according to the selected project.
Positions will be determined based on the applicant's ability and aptitude.

  • *When you apply, please select more than one research project you wish to work on. Since research project are determined through the employment screening process, you may be offered to work on a project other than the ones you have requested.
  • *The laboratory to which you will be assigned will be determined according to the research project in which you will be engaged. The numbers (1) to (19) below correspond to the numbers (1) to (19) in the [Laboratory] section.

Research projects

  • (1)Development of superconducting quantum computing systems
  • (2)Research on quantum simulation with superconducting circuits
  • (3)Research and development of multi-qubit superconducting quantum computers
  • (4)Research and development of superconducting quantum computing systems
  • (5)Research for hybrid quantum systems with superconducting quantum circuits and electron traps
  • (6)Research of optical quantum computers toward realizing fault-tolerant universal quantum computers
  • (7)Experimental research in optical quantum control, quantum measurement, and estimation as well as related optical quantum information
  • (8)Development of nanophotonic devices and application to quantum technologies
  • (9)Study on quantum many-body systems with cold atoms
  • (10)Development of cold-atom-based quantum computing systems
  • (11)Research on quantum information technology using electrons floating on the surface of liquid helium or solid neon
  • (12)Research on characterization of silicon qubit devices, multi-qubit system, and high-fidelity quantum operations.
  • (13)Research on quantum information processing in the solid state as well as spin and phase coherent phenomena in semiconducting and magnetic nanostructures
  • (14)Theoretical and numerical research on quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, and quantum computer architecture
  • (15)Research in theoretical physics, with particular emphasis on either quantum information, quantum computing, optics, machine learning, or condensed matter physics
  • (16)Develop quantum algorithms primarily targeting quantum many-body systems and demonstrate these algorithms using quantum computers.
  • (17)Theoretical research on fault-tolerant quantum computation and its physical implementation and algorithm
  • (18)To theoretically address fundamental issues related to the field of quantum information.
  • (19)Research into the mathematical foundations of quantum information theory

If there are any changes in job description during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extension described above, it will be made within the scope of each job description (1) through (19) determined at the time of hiring. During the term of the contract or at the time of contract renewal, for example, the work of a person engaged in research project (1) can not be changed to (2) (i.e., a change in the number of the research project will not be made).

Qualification

The candidate should possess a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain such a doctoral degree by the date of hire or aim to obtain a doctoral degree.
No experience required in field of quantum information.

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 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 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. (Please contact rqc_jobs[at]ml.riken.jp for the scheduled installation period of each laboratory) 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 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, 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 700,000 JPY or more for Senior Scientist,410,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, 350,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, 280,000 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. We have established systems to support the continuation of research and to help you balance research with childcare, nursing care, medical treatment, etc. Please visit the RIKEN Diversity Initiative page. In compliance with Article 8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law (Special Provisions of Measures Pertaining to Women Workers), this type of recruitment is carried out as a measure to attain adequate levels of female representation.

  • *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 kids [at] riken.jp.

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

The above documents except the recommendation letter combined into a PDF file should be uploaded to the following link:

RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing Application BOX_W24119

The file name should contain your contact email address.
After you uploaded the file, please let us (rqc_jobs [at] ml.riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.

Recommendation letters must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the subject line "RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing Application for W24119 [applicant’s name] (Recommendation letter)". Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the recommendation letter.

RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing Application BOX_W24119

After the referees uploaded the recommendation letter, please let us (rqc_jobs [at] ml.riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: rqc_jobs [at] ml.riken.jp

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

Upon consultation

Note

RQC is pleased to announce an open position for Senior Scientists, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Associates for female only.
If you are interested in research and development related to quantum computer, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in working on quantum computer research and development at RIKEN, please contact us (rqc_jobs [at] ml.riken.jp).

Contact Information

Quantum Computing Promotion Office
Email: rqc_jobs [at] ml.riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.

Note

Updated as of Aug 9, 2024:　"Job title" and "Research projects"

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