Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-1839) Full-time NEW

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher

In our research group, we aim to create novel molecular materials based on original synthetic methodologies and to uncover new functionalities. Our current research focuses on fluorinated compounds, with particular emphasis on developing synthetic methods for both small molecules and polymers using fluorine gas. Through these efforts, we seek to explore previously uncharted chemical space.

Research on synthesis, structural analysis, and properties investigation of novel fluorinated compounds (both small molecules and macromolecules). The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Applicants should hold, or be eligible to receive by their start date, a doctoral degree in the research field of organic synthesis or polymer chemistry.

Molecular Materials Synthesis Research Unit, Cross-Divisional Materials Research Program, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198). RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary, in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

A one-year fixed-term of employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to a maximum 5 years of employment. 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 382,265 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher and 448,585 JPY or more for Research Scientist.

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.

Complete CV or CV (with email address) Write the open call ID “26-1839”, indicated in the parentheses next to the job title, in the open call ID section, located in the upper right corner of your CV. List of research achievement and publications (including ResearcherID or Google Scholar ID, if available). A letter of recommendation from the individual who can attest to the applicant's qualifications (this is usually the current supervisor). Please specify the referee's contact information (name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address). The letter should be addressed to “Dr. Takahisa Arima, Center Director of CEMS”. A set of copies of up to 5 major paper. Summary of major achievements to date and research proposal (about 5 pages in total). Agreement on handling of personal information (Handling of personal information based on the Hiring Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy). Please review the following web page before submitting the consent form.: Hiring Privacy Policy Privacy Policy.

The above documents, except the letter of recommendation, should be combined into a single ZIP file and uploaded to the following link: For Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher position, Molecular Materials Synthesis Research Unit, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science. The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address. After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (midori.akiyama@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file. The letter of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name ” RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher position [applicant's name] (Letter of recommendation)”. Please specify the applicant's name, and referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation. After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (midori.akiyama@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file. If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: midori.akiyama@riken.jp.

Open until the position is filled. 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. To ensure a safe and proper environment throughout our recruitment process, RIKEN has established the Guidelines for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Job Seekers and strictly enforces compliance among all staff members.

Application screening and interview for selected applicants. The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of a Fixed-term Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

April 1, 2027 (Negotiable).

Molecular Materials Synthesis Research Unit, Cross-Divisional Materials Research Program, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science Email: midori.akiyama@riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.