Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Saitama
Date of publication : 2024/05/01
Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers, Contract Researchers, Technical Staffs I or II (W24009)(RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science)
D124050091
RIKEN
Research field : Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics | Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science | Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic/coordination chemistry | Environmental science - Radiation influence
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Research/Educational Assistance : 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]
https://www.nishina.riken.jp/about/index_e.html
Promoting science and technology related to "element transmutation" founded by Dr. Yoshio Nishina more than 80 years ago, RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science challenges two ultimate questions: "How are elements created in the universe?" and "Can human beings freely transmute elements?" By returning the research results obtained to society, we are trying to solve the environmental, energy and resource problems faced by humankind.
The Nishina Center operates the RI Beam Factory (RIBF), the world's highest performing heavy ion accelerator facility where radioisotopes that do not exist in nature are artificially created. The Nishina Center promotes researches on the synthesis of superheavy elements with one prime example being nihonium, researches in the fields of magic numbers, nucleosynthesis in the universe, and reducing radioactive waste, as well as theoretical research linking these fields.
[Keywords]Accelerator,Nuclear Chemistry,Radiation Safety Management,Radioisotopeproduction,RI production
For more information, please refer to the following webpage: -
Work content and job description
[Job description]
Under the FY2023 commissioned project “Development of stable and efficient production technology for radioisotopes (RIs) using accelerators” by Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI), the researchers and the technical staffs are expected to develop production technologies of useful RIs for medicine, agriculture, engineering, and other fields and to conduct their production, application, and distribution using heavy-ion accelerators and unsealed RI handling facilities at RIKEN RI Beam Factory with a view to F-REI building an accelerator facility and producing RIs in the future. Assignments and jobs will be one of the following.
A.Cyclotron Team, Accelerator Group Director: Osamu Kamigaito, Team Leader: Naruhiko Sakamoto
Development of ion beam acceleration technology; operation, maintenance, and management of accelerators and beam lines
B.Nuclear Chemistry Group Director: Hiromitsu Haba
Development of RI production and separation technology; maintenance and management of RI production and separation apparatuses and hot laboratories; RI distribution
C.Safety Management Group Director: Kanenobu Tanaka
Radiation safety management; maintenance of radiation facilities; radiation measurement; research and development of detectors and shielding
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
Precautions : Assignments and jobs will be one of the following.
A.Cyclotron Team, Accelerator Group Director: Osamu Kamigaito, Team Leader: Naruhiko Sakamoto
B.Nuclear Chemistry Group Director: Hiromitsu Haba
C.Safety Management Group Director: Kanenobu Tanaka
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
- Research/Educational Assistance
Research field
- Natural Science - Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-, cosmic ray and astro-physics
- Energy Engineering - Quantum beam science
- Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic/coordination chemistry
- Environmental science - Radiation influence
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
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 305,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher or Contract Researcher, 248,700 JPY for Technical Staff I, 215,600 JPY for Technical Staff II as of April 1,2024. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher and Technical Staff I
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 342,915 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher or Contract Researcher.
Technical Staff I
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 279,525 JPY or more for Technical Staff I.
Technical Staff II
The monthly salary will be 215,600 JPY or more for Technical Staff II
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
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 : Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher and Technical Staff I position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. Technical staffⅡfalls under the non-discretionary work system; Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). Supervisors may instruct employees to work outside of these hours.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master / Bachelor / Junior college / Associate / Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher
・The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in relevant fields, or is a prospective PhD candidate who is scheduled to obtain a doctoral degree before the first day of work.
Technical Staff I, Technical Staff II
・Graduated from a university for natural sciences or science course of a technical school, or with equivalent or higher background. -
Description
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher
・The candidate is expected to conduct works actively and steadily under the smooth cooperation with persons involved from inside/outside of RIKEN.
・The candidate for Safety Management Group must be able to communicate smoothly in Japanese.
Technical Staff I, Technical Staff II
・Able to communicate smoothly with collaborators and work in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
・Possess specialized knowledge and skills relevant to the "Job description" or equivalent.
・The candidate for Safety Management Group must be able to communicate smoothly in Japanese.
※Positions will be determined based on the qualifications, abilities, and aptitude of the applicant.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher, Technical Staff I, Technical Staff II
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of 5 years from the initial date of hire.
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.There will be an interim review on the third year.
Technical Staff I, Technical Staff II
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of March 31, 2030.
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
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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351-0198
Saitama
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako,
RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
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
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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
Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.
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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.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher
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).
RIKEN has a work-from-home system, but this position requires attendance at the work location.
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
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Description
Job title, available positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, Contract Researcher, Technical Staff I, Technical Staff II: a few positions
Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those who obtained a doctoral degree no more than 5 years ago.
Contract Researcher
Contract Researcher is defined as those who have held a doctoral degree for over five years.
Technical Staff I
Technical Staff I shall provide technical support to the Group or Team at their own discretion.
Technical Staff II
Technical Staff II shall provide technical support to the Group or Team. -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment
As early as possible
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/05/01~2025/05/01 Deadline for receipt
Deadline
Open until the position is 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
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.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail,etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
Nishina Center
Screening Working Group
rnc-jinji-ABC-@ml.riken.jp
The above is for other inquiries.
For inquiries concerning the research:
・Accelerator Group (Osamu Kamigaito, kamigait-ABC-@riken.jp)
・Cyclotron Team, Accelerator Group（Naruhiko Sakamoto, nsakamot-ABC-@ribf.riken.jp)
・Nuclear Chemistry Group (Hiromitsu Haba, haba-ABC-@riken.jp)
・Safety Management Group（Kanenobu Tanaka, ktanaka-ABC-@riken.jp)
For inquiries, please send an email.
※Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
Handling Personal Data
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