Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (W24240) Full-time

Postdoctoral Researcher

Research for hybrid quantum systems with superconducting quantum circuits and MW quantum optics for quantum information thermal dynamics. This position is for ERATO (Sagawa Information-to-Energy Interconversion Project) and KAKENHI (Transformative Research Areas B, Quantum advantage of the thermal engine with the quantum entanglement).

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

The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in a related field or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the date of hire or aim to obtain a doctoral degree and research experience on quantum technologies.

Work location: RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198). RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

Salary and benefits: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of March 31, 2029. 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 monthly base salary is 310,100 JPY 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 400,000 JPY or more. 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 entirely prohibited on site. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

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. Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi). RIKEN has a work-from-home system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the work-from-home system is not available for this position. The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.

Application and Required Documents

The above documents except the recommendation letters combined into a single ZIP file should be uploaded to the following link:

RQC Hybrid Quantum Circuits Research Team Application BOX_W24240

The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address. After you uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (atsushi.noguchi [at] riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.

Recommendation letters must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name “Hybrid quantum circuit research team postdoctoral researcher [applicant's name] (Recommendation letter)”. Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the recommendation letter.

RQC Hybrid Quantum Circuits Research Team Application BOX_W24240

After the referees uploaded the recommendation letter, please let us (atsushi.noguchi [at] riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file. If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: (atsushi.noguchi [at] riken.jp)

Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline

Open until the position is filled

Handling Personal Data

Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Selection Process

Application screening and interview for selected applicants

Start of Employment

April 1, 2025 or later (Negotiable)

Contact Information

RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing Hybrid Quantum Circuits Research Team Email: atsushi.noguchi [at] riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.