Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (K24044) Full-time

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher

Engage in one of the following assignments.

Development of computational techniques for molecular science that contribute to massively parallel computing environment:

• Development of quantum chemistry software “NTChem” for large-scale and highly-efficient quantum chemistry calculations on “Fugaku”.
• Development of materials informatics technology in a massively parallel environment, particularly the establishment of materials informatics technology based on high-throughput simulation and machine learning that can effectively utilize the CPU environment of “Fugaku”.
• Development of innovative quantum chemistry theory and its computational method.

New materials design by combination of simulation and informatics:

• New material design and exploration for materials that contribute to solving energy and environmental problems. The following materials will be targeted in this call.
• Solar cell materials: A large-scale materials database will be constructed for non-leaded perovskite by comprehensive high-throughput simulations using “Fugaku”. Based on the database, highly efficient and stable materials for lead-free perovskite solar cells will be designed using informatics.
• High-performance polymers: A technology to predict and control the functional expression of polymer materials will be developed by utilizing simulation and informatics, and polymer materials with higher performance and functionality will be proposed using the established technology.

Any changes in duties during the contract period or at the time of contract renewal will be within the scope of the above job description.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a related field or expect to receive a doctoral degree before the date of appointment. In general, those who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years will be appointed as postdoctoral researcher, and those who earned a doctorate more than 5 years ago will be appointed as research scientist. Background(s): Quantum chemistry, Theoretical chemistry, Condensed matter physics, Machine learning, Materials informatics

RIKEN Center for Computational Science, Computational Molecular Science Research Team (Kobe Campus – South) 7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, JAPAN

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Employees may be transferred to other locations when necessary to perform duties, in accordance with relevant regulations.

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 327,200 JPY for postdoctoral researcher and 458,500 JPY for research scientist as of April 1, 2025. 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 more than 400,000 JPY for postdoctoral researcher and 515,575 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 per year depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days per year 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.

Combine the above documents except the recommendation letters into a single PDF file and upload them to the following link: Applications for R-CCS Computational Molecular Science Research Team

The file name of the PDF should contain the job ad number “K24044, R-CCS Computational Molecular Science Research Team” and the applicant's name. Please write the name of the position that you apply for in the “Add additional information” box. 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. Recommendation letters must be directly submitted from the referees to the link mentioned above with the subject line “R-CCS Computational Molecular Science Research Team, [name of the position], [applicant's name] (Recommendation letter)”. Please 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.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.