Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo
Date of publication : 2024/10/03
Seeking a Director (K24061) (AI for Science Platform Division)
D124100308
RIKEN
Research field : Informatics - High performance computing | Informatics - Computational science
Professor 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
[Outline of Laboratory]
RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), led by Center Director Satoshi Matsuoka, is an international hub for computational science that promotes “science of computing, by computing, and for computing.” R-CSS positions the technology in which RIKEN has strengths (R-CCS technology) and the software developed by RIKEN that contributes to science, technology, industry, and society (R-CCS software) as its “core competence in computational science driving science as a whole.” R-CCS aims to develop these technologies, disseminate them domestically and internationally, and produce results. In addition, R-CCS utilizes its expertise to operate the supercomputer Fugaku, developed as Japan's national project, in accordance with relevant ordinances.
The AI for Science Platform Division at R-CCS is working on initiatives like the Computing Platform Pioneering Project for the Advanced General Intelligence for Science Program (TRIP-AGIS, planned to last April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2032), which is part of the interdisciplinary project Transformative Research Innovation Platform of RIKEN platforms (TRIP). Specifically, it aims to link Fugaku and specially developed AI for Science computers at a high level; to promote the construction of computing environments and management structures best suited for development, use, and application of generative AI models for scientific research; and to research new computing principles that will realize the sophistication, increased speed, and energy-reduction of operational processing, thereby leading to the development of highly trustworthy AI for scientific research, and to the use and application of scientific research in a variety of ways.
[Keywords]
AI in science research, infrastructure model, generative AI, automation in research -
Work content and job description
The Director of the AI for Science platform Division is responsible for overseeing the division's activities aimed at promoting AI for science and science by AI and creating new scientific fields, with the goal of establishing the division as a hub for these efforts. This includes leading the activities related to the construction of the AI for Science platform, centered on the "Computational Infrastructure Development Project" within TRIP-AGIS.
The detailed description is below.
-R&D
-Management (budget, status management, public relations, hiring/human resources, etc.)
-Domestic and international collaboration and coordination of the division
-Other matters necessary for the operation of the division
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Assigned department
Existing departments
AI for Science Platform Division, RIKEN Center for Computational Science
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - High performance computing
- Informatics - Computational science
Wages
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Annual Salary : 8 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 720,000JPY. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations. 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 at the time of employment will be more than 720,000JPY. The monthly salary at the time of employment for a candidate with 20 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 940,000 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 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 : Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). However, the employee may change starting and finishing times at their own discretion if it does not interfere with work performance.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must have a PhD degree and be able to demonstrate sufficient abilities in leading the AI for Science Platform Division in a research management role.
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Description
The applicants must also be willing to work on R&D and its dissemination/development with the aim of realizing AI for Science research from a long-term perspective, through collaboration between various scientific research and computational science and computer science.
In particular, the applicants must have a strong ability to lead the related research field described above internationally with no requirements in nationality and must have an outstanding sense of cooperation and the management and communication skills that are necessary to perform work
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Director
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.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.
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.
RIKEN has indefinite-term positions, which are subject to the mandatory retirement age of 61 for FY2023 and FY2024. (Note: RIKEN has been increasing the mandatory retirement age by one year every two years from FY 2023.) There is a subsequent re-employment program allowing hiring until age of 65. Any scientists, including fixed-term employees ※ 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 (South Area, Kobe Campus)
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RIKEN Center for Computational Science (Tokyo Campus – Nihonbashi)
Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 15th floor
1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, JAPAN
Work location will be arranged depending on the actual duty to be performed.
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).
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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
*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
Director of the AI for Science Platform Division / 1 position (full-time/fixed-term)
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Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment: At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/10/03~2025/10/03 Deadline for receipt
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
We will conduct the screening procedures upon receipt of the applications. We will notify all applicants regardless of acceptance or rejection, but only selected candidates will move on to the interview process. Please understand that we cannot respond to inquiries about the selection results.
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
Kobe Branch
Computational Science Promotion Office
r-ccs-pijinji-ABC-@ml.riken.jp
For inquiries on this open position, please contact the person named above by email:
※ Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
Handling Personal Data
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