Seeking a few Technical Staff I (26-1215)
Laboratory / Division
Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team,
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
(Team Director: Takao Aoki)
Outline of Laboratory / Division
The missions of the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications.
This research team study cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) based on nanophotonic devices. A cavity QED system is a hybrid system with photons and atoms confined in an optical cavity, and it is an ideal interface between atomic and photonic qubits. We develop novel nanophotonic devices, such as optical nanofiber cavities, and construct cavity QED systems. Based on such systems, we will aim to realize scalable quantum technologies.
Job title and Job description
Job title
Technical Staff I: a few positions available.
Job description
Development of fiber-optic and nanophotonic devices, as well as technologies related to quantum optics and quantum electronics based on these devices.
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 master’s degree in a field of experimental physics or be expected to obtain such a master’s degree by the date of hire.
Work location
RIKEN Wako Campus (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
- 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to a maximum of seven years of employment.
- 2.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. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
- 3.Interim review will be conducted in the 4th year. Depending on the evaluation, the employment contract may not be renewed for the 6th year.
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 provided. Social insurance will be applied.
- The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
- The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 300,000 JPY or more.
List for each job title or the job title with the lowest monthly salary.
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 (caring for a sick child, 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.
- *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
Required documents
- 1.Complete RQC-CV
- *Write the RIKEN job ad number “26-1215”, indicated in the parentheses next to the job title, in the RIKEN job ad number section in the upper right corner of your CV.
- 2.Resume showing career and job history
- 3.A letter of recommendation from the current supervisor (If unavailable, a letter from a substitute reference will be acceptable.)
- *Please specify the referee’s contact information (Name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address)
- 4.Copies of PDF files of reports or major papers if possible (no more than three)
- 5.Agreement on handling of personal information (Handling of personal information based on the Hiring Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy)
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How to apply
The above documents, except the letters of recommendation, should be combined into a single ZIP file and uploaded to the following link:
Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team Application BOX_26-1215
The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address.
After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (takao.aoki@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
Letters of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name " For Technical Staff I position, Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team, RQC [applicant’s name] (Recommendation letter)". Please specify the applicant's name, and referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation.
Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team Application BOX_26-1215
After the referees upload the letter of recommendation, please let us (takao.aoki@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: takao.aoki@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
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 an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.
Start of Employment
As early as possible
Contact Information
Team Director Takao Aoki,
Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
Email: takao.aoki@riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.