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

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher Positions

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

Work location: 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.