Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-1912) Part-time NEW

Postdoctoral Researcher

Studies on chemical energy conversion at liquid-solid or liquid-liquid interfaces. Successful candidates will work on one of the following:

• (1) Design and synthesis of functional materials using microfluidic devices
• (2) Mechanistic studies on liquid-solid or liquid-liquid interfaces using operando spectroscopy
• (3) Mechanistic studies on liquid-solid or liquid-liquid interfaces using computational science

In order to conduct the research above, we are seeking highly competent and experienced researchers with experience in materials chemistry, catalysis, spectroscopy, and/or computational science. There are no requirements on previous research topics. We are looking for members who can conduct research autonomously and independently, as well as stimulate our team.

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

The definition of positions is as follows:

Postdoctoral Researcher

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

RIKEN Wako Campus (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako City, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan)

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary, in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation. The contract may be renewed no later than March 31, 2029, starting from the date of hire. Maximum employment duration for a Postdoctoral Researcher is 5 years. For the postdoctoral researcher position, however, the maximum term allowed at CSRS is 5 years. If the five-year period ends before the above maximum contract date, the five-year deadline takes precedence. In case an applicant for the postdoctoral position is currently working, or has previously worked, as a postdoctoral researcher at RIKEN, the total period of that employment as a postdoctoral researcher will be 5-year maximum in total.

In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period. 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 382,610 JPY or more.

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

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 Saturdays and Sundays, 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 entirely prohibited on site. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

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

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

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.

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.