Seeking Research Scientists (26-1447) Full-time

Postdoctoral Researcher Positions

Quantum Functional System Research Group RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (Group Director: Seigo Tarucha)

Our research group has been studying quantum information processing, quantum state control, and the quantum physical properties (coherence, spin entanglement, etc.) in semiconductor quantum dots. In order to promote a project to develop fundamental principles and technologies of scalable quantum computing with silicon quantum dots. We are now seeking new postdoctoral researchers with experience in experimental expertise on semiconductor quantum devices, semiconductor quantum information, and so on.

Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher 2 positions In principle, a Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of less than 5 years.

Job description: Research on characterization of silicon qubit devices, multi-qubit system, and high-fidelity quantum operations, scalable quantum computing. You will be engaged in Moonshot R&D Project Goal 6 “Development of scalable silicon quantum computer technology”. The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualification: The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in experimental research fields of semiconductor physics, quantum transport, electrical engineering, and quantum information, or the candidate should be able to obtain a doctoral degree before the work start date.

Work location: Quantum Functional System Research Group, 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.

Salary and benefits: A one-year fixed-term of employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to a maximum of March 31, 2029 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 520,000 JPY or more. The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 3 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 540,000 JPY.

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 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.

Application and required documents: Complete CV or CV (with email address) List of research achievement and publications A letter of recommendation from individual who can attest to the applicant's qualifications A set of copies of up to 5 major papers Summary of major achievements to date and research proposal in future (about 5 pages of A4 sized paper in total) Agreement on handling of personal information

How to apply: The above documents except the letter of recommendation combined into a single ZIP file should be uploaded to the following link: For Postdoctoral Researcher position, Quantum Functional System Research Group, Center for Emergent Matter Science. The uploaded file name should contain your name. After you have uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (eriko.maruya@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file. A letter of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name “Center for Emergent Matter Science, Position Name [Applicant's Name] (A letter of Recommendation)”. Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name, and contact information in the letter of recommendation. If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: eriko.maruya@riken.jp. Note: Application 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

Notification of Hiring Decision: 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.

Start of Employment: As early as possible

Contact Information: Quantum Functional System Research Group, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science Email: eriko.maruya@riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.