Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Saitama
Date of publication : 2024/10/01
Seeking a few Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists (W24168) (Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS))
D124100103
RIKEN
Research field : Natural Science - Applied mathematics and statistics
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://ithems.riken.jp/en
iTHEMS promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and the creation of new interdisciplinary fields through interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. iTHEMS aims to nurture and support young scientists eager to cross disciplinary boundaries.
iTHEMS is planning to establish a “Mathematical Fundamentals Division (tentative name)” and a “Mathematical Deployment Division (tentative name)” from April, 2025, to deepen basic mathematical research, such as elucidating the origin and evolution of the universe, matter and life, and to promote mathematical deployment research to develop new research areas and solve global and social challenges. Among these, the “Mathematical Deployment Division (tentative name)” will establish several new teams to organically link the results of basic research in mathematical sciences with mathematical, information and computational methods such as big data, artificial intelligence, large-scale computation and quantum computation to predict and control the dynamics of natural systems, living systems, artificial systems and social systems. Cross-disciplinary research will be developed.
This call for applications invites applications for Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists in the field of applied mathematics.
[Keywords]
applied mathematics, mathematical science
For more information, please refer to the following website: -
Work content and job description
iTHEMS is looking for Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists in the field of mathematical sciences (e.g. pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistical mathematics, and information and computational sciences), who are keen to conduct research to develop new approaches to problems in various sciences and industries by applying mathematical ideas and methods. While they are encouraged to collaborate with researchers not only within iTHEMS and SUURI-COOL (iTHEMS' satellite office), but also at other centers in RIKEN such as the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, they are also expected to engage in the deepening and developing of mathematical theories and methods. The successful candidate will join the Applied Mathematics Team (tentative name), Mathematical Deployment Division (tentative name) of the iTHEMS from April 2025. We welcome applications from highly qualified young researchers in the field of mathematical sciences.
For more information, please email the contact details below.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above. -
Assigned department
Newly established departments
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
Date of new establishment : April 1, 2025
Precautions : ※From FY2025, affiliation will be changed to the newly established “Applied Mathematics Team (tentative name)”.
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Applied mathematics and statistics
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 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 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 500,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, and 550,000 JPY or more for Senior 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
The candidate should possess or is expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the starting date.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 5 years (Research Scientist) or 7 years (Senior Research Scientist) from 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.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 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.
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 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).
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:
Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist, a few positions
Position-specific task is as follows:
Research Scientist:
Conduct and direct their own research project(s),and expand their research focus beyond their discipline through new research collaborations.
Senior Research Scientist:
Same as Research Scientist, but additionally assist the host researcher, and lead, supervise and support researchers affiliated with iTHEMS. -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment:
February 1, 2025 (Negotiable)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/10/01~2025/01/22 Deadline for receipt
Open until the position is filled.
We will first select the application documents that have arrived by October 31, 2024 (JST).
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. -
* Out of application period.
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
RIKEN
Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
motoko.kotani-ABC-@riken.jp
For inquiry, send an email to motoko.kotani-ABC-@riken.jp with Subj: iTHEMS App-Math RS/SRS (W24168).
※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.
