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Seeking a few Research Part-time Workers I or II (26-565)

Laboratory

Cold-Atom Quantum System Research Team
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
(Team Director: Sylvain de Leseleuc)

Outline of Laboratory

The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology.

This research team invents quantum technologies based on individual atoms manipulated with laser beams. For example, lasers can cool atoms to absolute zero temperature, catch and move them with optical tweezers, excite their electron to giant orbitals. This allows us to exploit the quantum nature of atoms and to build quantum systems atom-by-atom, with a particular aim at realizing a cold-atom-based quantum computer.

Job title and Job description

Job title

Research Part-time Worker I or Research Part-time Worker II, a few positions

Job description

Development of systems (in one of the following fields: electronic, mechanics, optics, software) or simulations for the operation of cold-atom quantum platforms. Research Part-time Worker I will be engaged in supporting research activities as part of this position's duties. Research Part-time Worker II will be engaged in assisting research activities as part of this position's duties.

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

Qualification

  • Research Part-time Worker I: enrolled in a doctoral program or have knowledge and experience equivalent to a person with a doctoral degree.
  • Research Part-time Worker II: enrolled in a master program or have a high level of specialized knowledge or skills.

*Candidates with a visa status of "Student," "Dependent," or "Designated activities" who have obtained permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence must fulfill all of the following conditions.

  • (1)Can verify having obtained Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted
  • (2)Does not have a concurrent position outside of RIKEN
  • (3)Works no more than 28 hours per week

Work location

RIKEN Wako Campus (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and benefits

Hourly wages

  • Research Part-time Worker I: 2,200 JPY
  • Research Part-time Worker II: 1,550 JPY

Commuting allowance provided (within a pre-determined range.)

Terms of contract

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable 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.

Working days / hours

2-5 days per week (weekdays only), any time between 9:00 am and 5:20 pm in one-hour units.
Up to 35 hours per week.

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

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. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at sylvain.deleseleuc@riken.jp.

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.

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

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

For Research Part-time Worker position, Cold-Atom Quantum System Research Team, Center for Quantum Computing, RIKEN

The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address.
After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (sylvain.deleseleuc@riken.jp) know the name of the uploaded file.

Note: None of the submitted documents will be returned.

Deadline

Open until the positions are 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 interviews.

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

As soon as possible

Remarks

For inquiries, please send an email.

Contact Information

Team Director Sylvain de Leseleuc, Cold-Atom Quantum System Research Team, RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
Email: sylvain.deleseleuc@riken.jp

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