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Laboratory / Division

Computational Science Promotion Division

Outline of Laboratory / Division

The RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), led by Center Director Satoshi Matsuoka, is an international hub for computational science that promotes “science of computing, by computing, and for computing.” R-CSS positions the technology in which RIKEN has strengths (R-CCS technology) and the software developed by RIKEN that contributes to science, technology, industry, and society (R-CCS software) as its “core competence in computational science driving science as a whole.” R-CCS aims to develop these technologies, disseminate them domestically and internationally, and produce results. In addition, R-CCS utilizes its expertise to operate the supercomputer “Fugaku”, developed as Japan’s national project, in accordance with relevant ordinances.

The Supercomputing Performance Research Team conducts performance studies and modelling of AI and HPC applications/frameworks, software subsystems, and traditional architectures, such as processors, networks, memory, etc.; and the team investigates non-traditional hardware, such as optical processors, and quantum computing devices, to analyze their applicability to speed up supercomputing workloads. The team’s mission is to improve the performance, efficiency, and usability of Fugaku and upcoming supercomputers by data-driven co-design.

Job title and Job description

Job title

Administrative Part-time Worker I or II: a few positions

Job description

Administrative support for externally funded research projects, including the JST Japan-Netherlands Joint Call Project, and related research and development activities under Supercomputing Performance Research Team.

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

Qualification

Education

Applicants must have a university degree or equivalent qualifications and abilities.

Experience and Skills

  • 1.Proficiency in basic office software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience in preparing documents and materials. Applicants should also be comfortable using PCs, email, the Internet, and collaboration tools such as Slack, Box, and Zoom.
  • 2.Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with researchers and administrative staff both within and outside R-CCS.
  • 3.Japanese language proficiency sufficient to read and understand administrative documents and procedural guidance issued by Japanese public institutions, universities, research institutes, or similar organizations, as well as a good command of English for routine communication with international researchers and staff.
  • 4.For the Administrative Part-Time Worker I position, applicants should possess specialized knowledge or skills useful for the assigned duties, or have at least three years of practical work experience in a relevant field.
  • 5.Experience providing administrative support for externally funded research projects at Japanese universities, research institutes, or similar organizations is highly desirable.

Work location

RIKEN Kobe Campus – South (7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, JAPAN)
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and benefits

Hourly wage

  • Administrative Part-Time Worker I 1,500JPN-1,800JPN
  • Administrative Part-Time Worker II 1,300JPN-1,500JPN

(Hourly wages will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.)

Commuting allowance

provided (within a pre-determined range.)

Term of contract

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable up to June 30, 2031, counting from the date of employment.

RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load 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.

Working days and hours

2 to 3 days a week, within 35 hours/week with daily working hours either as below:

  • 1.From 9:00 am to 5:20 pm
  • 2.In stipulated one-hour units between 9:00 am and 5:20 pm

(Working hours are negotiable. However, daily working hours cannot be shifted for different days.)

RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.

Holidays

Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese National Holidays, New Year holidays(Dec.29-Jan.3), and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).

Other provisions

  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance applies. Social insurance will be applied depending on the working conditions.
  • Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the number of days and hours worked per week and 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.

The Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe.
For details, please send an email to the General Administrative Section at kobe-kosei@ml.riken.jp.

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

Combine the above documents into a single PDF file and upload them to the following link:
Applications for Computational Science Promotion Division

  • The file name of the PDF should contain the job ad number “26-797, Computational Science Promotion Division” and the applicant’s name.
  • Please write the job ad number and the name of the position that you apply for if there is an “Add additional information” box on the website.
  • After you uploaded the PDF file, please let us (kobe-jobs@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
  • When you send us an email, please write your name, Job Ad number and the name of the position that you apply for.

If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: kobe-jobs@riken.jp.

Note: None of the submitted documents will 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

Selection will be made based on application screening and interview. After documents screening, only successful applicants will be invited for interview.

*No inquiries on the selection process and results will be answered.

Notification of hiring decision

The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

Start of employment

August 1, 2026 or later

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this open position, please contact below by email:
Computational Science Promotion Division
Email: r-ccs-recruit@ml.riken.jp

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