Work location : Kanto district - Saitama
Date of publication : 2024/03/12
D124030600
RIKEN
Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties | Manufacturing Technology - Electric and electronic materials | Manufacturing Technology - Electron device and electronic equipment
Research/Educational Assistance : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research Field]
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) aims to study quantum information theory, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel quantum technologies. We promote the progress of quantum information science and contribute to society through the application of quantum technologies.
We develop superconducting quantum circuits for quantum information processing. Thus, we are hiring a technical staff who has experience and expertise in nanotechnology and device fabrication in a clean room.
[Keyword]
Superconducting Quantum Computer
Please refer to the website for details.
Superconducting Quantum Electronics Research Team
Work content and job description
The successful applicant will work on photolithography, electron-beam lithography, dry etching, e-gun evaporation, dicing, etc., mainly in the clean room. Sample inspections using an SEM, an AFM, and an optical microscope, device characterizations using a prober, and maintenance of the clean room and the instruments, are also a part of the job.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Superconducting Quantum Electronics Research Team RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 2 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 212,000 JPY to 300,000 JPY 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 will be 364,170 JPY or more.
Working hours
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 depending on 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).
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
Education and Degree Requirements
Bachelor
・Have work experience of semiconductor-related manufacturing in clean rooms.
・Familiar with at least one of vacuum processes such as dry etching, E-gun evaporation, and sputter deposition.
・Have experiences of using SEM.
・(favorably) Have experiences of using electron beam lithography systems.
・Have an ability to use PC for working.
・(favorably) Have experiences of computer programming and network management.
・Have knowledge of scientific field equivalent to graduation from science university.
Employment Type
Contract employee
Technical staff I
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 7 years of employment.
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.
3.When the Employee's research is scheduled to be reviewed in employee’s 4 year at RIKEN, and when it is concluded that there is reason* to believe it will be difficult for the research (or technology development) to be continued, the employment contract will not be renewed for 6 year. (*The reason may relate to the Employee's abilities, performance and/or work attitude.)
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
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
Compensation
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
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
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 the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Description
Job title, available positions:
Technical staff I: a few positions available.
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment:
As early as possible
Application period
2024/03/12~2025/03/12 Deadline for receipt
Open until the position is filled
Application method
Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please refer to "job Posting URL"
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.
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Application screening and interview for selected applicants
Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
Center for Quantum Computing
Superconducting Quantum Electronics Research Team
yasunobu.nakamura-ABC-(at)riken.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
For inquiries, please send an email.
※ Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
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.