Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist, or Technical Staff I (25-919) Part-time

Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist, or Technical Staff I

Nuclear Chemistry Group develops production technologies for useful radioisotopes (RIs) using the heavy ion accelerators at RIKEN RI Beam Factory and conducts research on RI applications in the field of nuclear and radiochemistry.

Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Scientist In the AMED Project for Promotion of Cancer Research and Therapeutic Evolution, the successful candidate is expected to develop radioisotope (RI) production and utilization techniques and conduct RI application research using the heavy-ion accelerators at the RIKEN RI Beam Factory (RIBF). The successful candidate is also expected to perform RI production and distribution, and maintenance and management of experimental facilities such as RI production equipment and hot laboratories.

Technical Staff I In the AMED Project for Promotion of Cancer Research and Therapeutic Evolution, Technical Staff I is expected to perform research supports such as production, quality evaluation, and distribution of RIs using the heavy ion accelerators at RIBF. The successful candidate is also expected to maintain experimental facilities, manage RIs and chemicals, and provide experimental supports to collaborating researchers.

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

Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Scientist The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in relevant fields, or is a prospective PhD candidate who is scheduled to obtain a doctoral degree before the first day of work. The successful candidate is expected to conduct works actively and steadily under the smooth cooperation with persons involved from inside/outside of RIKEN. Research experience with unsealed RIs is required.

Technical Staff I Graduated from a university for a chemistry-related major or a technical school for a chemistry-related major, or with equivalent or higher background. The successful candidate is expected to conduct works actively and steadily under the smooth cooperation with persons involved from inside/outside of RIKEN. Experience handling unsealed RIs is preferred.

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

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

In principle, the first two months of employment is 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. The monthly base salary will be 327,200 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, in the range of 384,000 to 509,100 JPY for Research Scientist, and in the range of 268,300 to 327,200 JPY for Technical Staff I, 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.

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.