Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (26-628) 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 Supercomputing Performance Research Team is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme.

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.

The scientist will join a vibrant team and top-class HPC institute to collaborate with other computer science and domain science teams to conduct research on HPC performance, such as performance modeling, simulation, prediction, and monitoring, in order to enhance the community's understanding of cutting-edge and future supercomputers as well as applications running on these systems.

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

Applicants should have:

• Experience in performance analysis, tuning, or modelling of hard- or software system;
• Knowledge of high performance computing systems; scalable, parallel architectures; and Linux operating system;
• Knowledge of typical high-level programming languages and parallelization paradigms used in the HPC field, e.g., C, C++, Fortran, CUDA, OpenMP, and MPI;
• Knowledge of one or more common scripting languages such a Bash, Python, etc.;
• A high degree of self-motivation, a drive to learn new things, and a desire to solve complex “puzzles”; and
• Confidence in communicating in English, i.e., reading, writing and speaking.

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

Salary and benefits: 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 approximate amount of salary at the time of hiring: 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, and 400,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher.

RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.

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 (caring for a sick child, 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 is entirely prohibited on site. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).

* The Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to kobe-kosei@ml.riken.jp.

* 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.

* Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

Required documents:

• CV or CV
• List of research achievements
• Copies of up to five most important publications
• List of competitive funds acquired, awards received, and other achievements
• Description of previous research development, future research development plans, and career goals
• At least one letter of recommendation
• Agreement on handling of personal information

How to apply:

Combine the above documents except the letter of recommendation into a single PDF file and upload them to the following link:

Applications for R-CCS The Supercomputing Performance Research Team

The file name of the PDF should contain the job ad number “26-628, R-CCS The Supercomputing Performance Research Team” and the applicant's name.

Please write the job ad number and the name of the position that you apply for if there is an “Add additional information” box on the website.

After you uploaded the PDF file, please let us (kobe-jobs@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.

When you send us an email, please write your name, Job Ad number and the name of the position that you apply for.

The letter of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the link mentioned above with the subject line “Letter of recommendation for [applicant's name], [name of the position], R-CCS The Supercomputing Performance Research Team”. Please tell them to email us (kobe-jobs@riken.jp) that they have uploaded the PDF file and to specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the body of the email. If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: kobe-jobs@riken.jp.

Note: None of the submitted documents will be returned.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the positions are 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: Selection will be made based on application screening and interview. After documents screening, only successful applicants will be invited for interview (2 interviews for Research Scientist and 1 interview for Postdoctoral Researcher). No inquiries on the selection process and results will be answered.

Notification of hiring decision: The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

Start of Employment: At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation).

Contact Information:

For inquiries regarding this open position, please contact below by email: Research Personnel Affairs Section, Human Resources Strategy Division, Human Resources Group, RIKEN kobe-jobs@riken.jp

For inquiries on research conducted by the team, please contact the Team Principal by email: Jens Domke Supercomputing Performance Research Team RIKEN Center for Computational Science Email: jens.domke@riken.jp