Seeking Postdoctoral Researchers (25-1081) Full-time

Postdoctoral Researchers

Emergent Spintronics Research Team RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (Team Director: Eiji Saitoh)

Our team is conducting research on various quantum spintronics phenomena in nanoscale composite structures. Focusing on quantum spin dynamics, spin transport, and the interaction between spin and macroscopic order parameters, we are conducting experiments using methods such as transport measurements, optical measurements, and very low temperature microwave spectroscopy. Through this research, we aim to extend spintronics to the quantum domain, construct a fundamental physics system, and apply it to information processing and energy conversion.

Postdoctoral Researcher 1 position In principle, a Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of less than 5 years.

Experimental Study on Mathematical & Physical Sciences

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 by experimental study in the solid state physics field, or the candidate will be able to obtain a doctoral degree by experimental study in the solid state physics field before the work start date. Experiences on thin film fabrication or low temperature experiment are desired.

Emergent Spintronics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198) RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

A 1 year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to a maximum of 5 years of employment. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.

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 applied.

The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment: The monthly salary at the time of employment will be 367,925 JPY or more.

RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.

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

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.

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Complete CV or CV (with email address) Write the RIKEN job ad number “25-1081”, indicated in the parentheses next to the job title, in the RIKEN job ad number section in the upper right corner of your CV.

List of research achievement and publications (including Researcher ID or Google Scholar ID, if available)

A letter of recommendation from the current supervisor Please specify the referee's contact information (name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address) Letters should be addressed to “Dr. Takahisa Arima, Center Director of CEMS” (If a letter from the current supervisor is unavailable, a letter from a substitute reference will be acceptable.)

A set of copies of up to 5 of your major papers

Summary of major achievements to date and research proposal in future (about 5 pages of A4 sized paper in total)

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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.

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.

As early as possible.

Emergent Spintronics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science Email: kuriko.nakamura@riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.