Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Saitama
Date of publication : 2024/09/24
Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist Position（W24180) (Laboratory for Human Cognition and Learning)
D124091596
RIKEN
Research field : Life Science - Cognitive and brain science | Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology | Life Science - Basic brain sciences
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]
https://shibatalab.riken.jp/?page_id=239
We investigate the brain mechanisms of learning and higher cognitive functions in humans with an emphasis on the interactions between conscious and subconscious processing by using various research methods, including psychophysics, neuroimaging, brain stimulation, and machine learning. We seek for motivated scholars who have strong background in the relevant fields and are interested in our research topics.
[Keywords]
Learning, Brain, Subconscious processing, MRI, Vision, Motor
Please visit our website for more details. -
Work content and job description
Successful candidates will use psychophysics, neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), brain stimulation (TMS, FUS), and/or computational modelling to investigate the brain mechanisms of learning, subconscious processing, and performance limit in perception, cognition, and/or motor domains. * This project will end by March 31, 2028
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Laboratory for Human Cognition and Learning, Center for Brain Science
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Life Science - Cognitive and brain science
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology
- Life Science - Basic brain sciences
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 will be 313,200 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 369,500 JPY for Research Scientist, as of April 1st 2025. 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 352,100 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 415,500 JPY or more for Research Scientist.
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 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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1) a Ph. D in a relevant field (Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience, Information Science) by a starting date
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Work experience
(2) strong background in research with experiments using psychophysics and/or neuroimaging on human participants
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Description
(3) capability to work with other lab members with excellent communication skills in English
(4) strong motivation to actively engage in research and profound interest in lab’s research topics
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
The employment contact will end by the end of the fiscal year of 2027 (March 31, 2028).
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 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.
Transportation expenses : available
Others : Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
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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 is entirely prohibited on site.
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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.
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. Therefore, the work-from-home system is not available for this position.
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 or Research Scientist 1 position
Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.
Research Scientist is defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years. -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment:
April 1st, 2025 or later (Negotiable)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/09/24~2025/09/24 Deadline for receipt
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
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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
Application screening and interview for selected applicants
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
Center for Brain Science
Laboratory for Human Cognition and Learning
shibata_lab_recruit-ABC-@ml.riken.jp
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. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
