Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (26-1488)
Laboratory / Division
Hybrid Quantum Circuits Research Team,
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
(Team Director: Atsushi Noguchi)
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. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology. In superconducting circuits, the tunneling effect at Josephson junctions can be used to express various quantum functions such as qubits and parametric circuits. Such high-performance quantum systems combined with other quantum systems are called hybrid quantum systems. Our team aims to establish a quantum control technique that greatly surpasses existing performance by constructing high-lifetime quantum systems such as microwave resonators and trapped electrons, observing and controlling them with superconducting circuits, and then freeing quantum systems from their finite lifetimes by realizing quantum error correction codes using this technique.
Job title and Job description
Job title
Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist: a few positions available
In general, Postdoctoral Researchers are defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less, while Research Scientists are defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years.
Job description
The project will focus on the research topic “Design and Characterization of Qubits for Integrated Circuits” within the Moonshot Goal 6 research project, “Development of a Fault-Tolerant Superconducting Quantum Computer System.” In addition, research will be conducted on quantum electronics using superconducting quantum circuits and on hybrid quantum systems.
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 a related field or be expected to obtain such a degree by the date of hire, and have research experience in quantum technologies.
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 March 31, 2031 from the date of hire.
- 2.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 provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment
- For Postdoctoral Researcher
- The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 400,000 JPY or more.
- For Research Scientist
- The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 470,000 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 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).
- *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
Required documents
- 1.Complete RQC-CV (with photo and email address)
- *Write the RIKEN job ad number “26-1488”, 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.List of research achievement and publications
- 3.A letter of recommendation from the current supervisor
(Please provide contact information (name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address) for the referee.)
(If unavailable, a letter from a substitute reference will be acceptable.) - 4.Major papers (not more than 3 for Postdoctoral Researcher, 5 for Research Scientist)
- 5.Summary of past research and future research plans (not more than 3 pages for Postdoctoral Researcher, 5 pages for Research Scientist)
- 6.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:
The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address.
After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (atsushi.noguchi @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 " Hybrid quantum circuit research team research scientist or postdoctoral researcher [applicant’s name] (Letter of recommendation)". Please specify the applicant's name, and referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation.
After the referees upload the letter of recommendation, please let us (atsushi.noguchi @riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: atsushi.noguchi @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, interview and oral presentation by 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
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
Hybrid quantum circuit research team
Email: atsushi.noguchi@riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.