Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (25-3344) Full-time

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

The RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) is looking for a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers. The Complex Phenomena Unified Simulation Research Team at R-CCS is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.

The Complex Phenomena Unified Simulation Research Team, one of the research teams at R-CCS, conducts research and development on unified simulation methodologies that effectively leverage the performance of large-scale high-performance computing systems such as the supercomputer Fugaku. Our target problems involve complex couplings among multiple governing equations, including those for fluid and structural dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, and chemical reactions. To achieve this goal, we also study algorithms for efficiently solving coupled systems of governing equations for complex phenomena, and we develop tools to improve single-node and parallel performance with careful consideration of computer architectures. The simulation technologies we develop are aimed at real-world deployment through RIKEN's industry–academia collaboration consortia.

Position-specific tasks are as follows:

Research Scientist: Conduct research projects and other activities in corresponding laboratories.

Postdoctoral Researcher: Receive training and guidance from senior staff; conduct research projects and other activities for corresponding laboratories.

Enhancement of advanced unified solution methods for complex phenomena to promote and expand the sophisticated use of Fugaku, together with performance tuning in preparation for FugakuNEXT, and their extension to specific complex fluid phenomena (e.g., multiphase flows).

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

A person who is able to dedicate themselves to the job by communicating, coordinating and collaborating smoothly with people in and out of the laboratory. A PhD holder in the area related to the Job description. A PhD holder who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in the area related to the Job description. Including those who expect to obtain a doctoral degree before starting the position.

RIKEN Kobe Campus – South 7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, JAPAN

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

The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 536,065 JPY or more for Research Scientist, 382,610JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher.

Please prepare the following documents in English. Only the letter of recommendation may be either in English or in Japanese.

1. Complete CV or CV

2. List of research achievements (including ResearcherID or Google Scholar ID, if available)

3. Copies of up to five most important publications

4. List of competitive funds acquired, awards received, and other achievements including, contributions to university/institution operations, contribution to society through activities in academic societies, joint research projects, technology transfers, etc.

5. Description of previous research, future research plans, and career goals: No format specified, approximately three to four A4 pages in total.

6. At least one letter of recommendation from a person who can evaluate your work

7. Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR/UK GDPR