Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo
Date of publication : 2024/06/14
Seeking Senior Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (K24020)(Data Management Platform Development Unit)
D124061042
RIKEN
Research field : Informatics - High performance computing | Informatics - Computer system | Informatics - Software | Others - Others - Artificial Intelligence
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research field]
In the TRIP-AGIS project, R-CCS has been developing systems for advanced high-performance computing system to promote AI for Science research. In order to develop and utilize generative AI models for scientific research (scientific foundation models) that handle a variety of multimodal data, we have been conducting performance analysis and developing system software to improve the performance of the supercomputer “Fugaku” and AI-dedicated systems equipped with GPUs. Our unit develop a data management infrastructure for efficient development and utilization of scientific foundation models. In addition, in conjunction with the automation technology developed in TRIP-AGIS, our unit will conduct research and development of fundamental research related to data to enable real-time processing of enormous amounts of diverse data. This will enable high-speed training and inference cycles, aiming to accelerate the development and utilization of scientific foundation models. We will also study the development of system software for new processors specialized for AI workloads, developed in TRIP-AGIS. Specifically, we have been conducting the following research and development:
1.Optimization of data placement for training and inference utilizing a hierarchical memory/storage system;
2.Research and development of high-performance and scalable fault-tolerant techniques for large-scale model training and inference;
3.Research and development of data compression techniques to enhance data communication/transfer, management, and model training and inference;
4.Research and development of workflow systems to improve efficiency of model training, fine-tuning, inference, and utilization;
5.Propose and execute new R&D themes to promote AI for science research.
[Keywords]
High Performance Computing,Computer Science,System Software,Performance Analysis,Big Data,Artificial Intelligence,AI,Storage,I/O,File System,Fault Tolerance -
Work content and job description
We are seeking for postdoctoral researchers, research scientists and senior scientists who can perform any of the duties in items 1-5 above, or across multiple items. This job will also include writing papers, technical surveys, software development/implementation/verification, data management/curation, mentoring and collaboration, writing technical documents and reports, and other administrative duties to carry out the project.
Any changes in duties during the contract period or at the time of contract renewal will be within the scope of the above job description. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Data Management Platform Development Unit, RIKEN Center for Computational Science
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Informatics - High performance computing
- Informatics - Computer system
- Informatics - Software
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Others - Others
Artificial Intelligence
Wages
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Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~
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. The monthly base salary is 305,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, 433,800 JPY for Research Scientist and 484,100 JPY for Senior Scientist as of April 1, 2024. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 4 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course as Postdoctoral Researcher will be approximately 420,000 JPY and for a candidate with 10 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course as Research Scientist will be approximately 650,000 JPY and as Senior Scientist will be approximately 800,000 JPY.
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:20
Break time :12:00-12:50
Holidays : Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days per year depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days per year depending on the month of employment).Overtime and other explanations : This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a related field or expect to receive a doctoral degree before the date of appointment.
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Work experience
Knowledge and experience with programming in C/C++ languages in a Linux environment are required. Experience in parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP, other parallel programming languages), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and research and development for scaling and accelerating large-scale I/O and AI frameworks is also desirable.
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Description
In general, those who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher, and those who earned a doctorate more than 5 years ago will be appointed as Research Scientist. Those with advanced research skills and achievements may be hired as senior scientists.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Senior Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.(Postdoctoral Researcher) One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to five years since the initial date of hire, but not beyond the end of March, 2032 depending on the employment start date.
2.(Senior Scientist and Research Scientist) One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to seven years since the initial date of hire, but not beyond the end of March, 2032 depending on the employment start date.
3.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.
RIKEN has indefinite-term positions,which are subject to the mandatory retire
For this continuance, Please refer to "job posting URL".Probationary period present
In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.
There is no change of working conditions.
Work location
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650-0047
Hyogo
7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe,
RIKEN Center for Computational Science (Kobe Campus – South)
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Employees may be transferred to other locations when necessary to perform duties, in accordance with relevant regulations.
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : 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.
Transportation expenses : available
Others : Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave. -
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Others : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on site.
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
※RIKEN has a work-from-home system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the work-from-home system is not available for this position. However, if telecommuting is expected to improve work efficiency and approval is obtained from the unit leader and RIKEN through the prescribed procedures, it is possible to work from home within Japan for part of the designated working days. For more details, please contact the hiring representative at: kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp.
The Kobe Branch has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe.
For details, please send an email to the HR at kobe-kosei [at] riken.jp.
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.
Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
Job title
Senior Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: a few position(s) -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment
At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/06/14~2025/06/14 Deadline for receipt
Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionPlease refer to "job Posting URL"Achievements and Activities : Online SubmissionPlease refer to "job Posting URL"Other online application forms
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Return of application documents
Others
Application documents will not be returned.
Submitted documents including personal information will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will be conducted for selected applicants (2 interviews for Senior Scientist and Research Scientist positions and one interview for Postdoctoral Researcher position). No inquiries on the selection process and results will be answered.
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail,etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
Data Management Platform Development Unit, RIKEN Center for Computational Science
Kento Sato
kento.sato-ABC-@riken.jp
For inquiries on research conducted by the team, please contact the Team Leader by email.
※Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
Handling Personal Data
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