Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (C22-0103) Full-time

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher Positions

Theoretical research on X-ray optics, condensed matter physics, or other research fields related to the potential use of SACLA. The successful candidate will promote scientific research with a broad perspective on various phenomena of synchrotron radiation in collaboration with experimentalists.

Job Qualifications: The candidate should possess or expect to receive a doctoral degree in a related field before the appointment date. (Candidates with less than five years postdoctoral experience will be considered for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher.)

Work location: RIKEN SPring-8 Center (1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5148). RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

Salary and benefits: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The monthly base salary is 295,100JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher and 350,300JPY for Research Scientist, as of April 1st 2023. 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 monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be more than 331,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher and 393,000 JPY for Research Scientist. 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 is not permitted on site except in designated smoking areas. Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.