Job type

• Research/Educational Assistance

Research field

• Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic materials and properties

Wages

• Hourly wage : 1250 yen ~ 2100 yen

  Research Part-time Worker I:
  1,500-2,100JPY
  
  Research Part-time Worker II:
  1,250-1,450 JPY
  
  The hourly salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor / Master / Bachelor / Junior college / Associate / Advanced Diploma / Diploma

  Research Part-time Worker I:
  A person who is engaged in supporting research activities in order to effectively advance research projects, and who meets either of the following criteria:
  
  A.Enrolled in a doctoral program and if a non-Japanese citizen, fulfills all of the following conditions:
  1.Can verify having Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted
  2.Does not have a concurrent position outside of RIKEN
  3.Works no more than 28 hours per week
  B.Has knowledge or experience equivalent to that of a person with a doctoral degree
  
  Ressearch Part-time Worker II:
  A person who is engaged in assisting research activities in order to effectively advance research projects, and who meets either of the following criteria:
  
  A.Enrolled in a master’s program and if a non-Japanese citizen, fulfills all of the following conditions:
  1.Can verify having Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted
  2.Does not have a concurrent position outside of RIKEN
  3.Works no more than 28 hours per week
  B.Has a high level of specialized knowledge or skills Junior college or technical school graduates with experience listed in the job description and experience section are also eligible to apply.

• Work experience

  ・The candidate should have experience in handling chemical reagents and basic computer skills.
  ・Experience in analytical chemistry or electrochemistry is desirable.
  ・Good communication skills and the ability to work in cooperation with the head of the lab members.
  ・Those who can speak daily English are welcome.

Employment Type

• Part-timer

  Research Part-time Worker I or II

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  The initial contract will be from April 1, 2025or later until March 31, 2026
  A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on the agreement of both parties, to a maximum of 5 years from the date of hire.
  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.

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 351-0198 Saitama 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako City, Biofunctional Catalyst Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (Wako Campus)

  RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
  Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Compensation

• Various systems

  Transportation expenses : available

  Others : There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

• Insurance

  Employees' Health Insurance : available by the terms of employment
  

  Employees' Pension Insurance : available by the terms of employment
  

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available by the terms of employment
  

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.

• 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.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

• Description

  Job title:
  Research Part-time Worker I or II, a few positions

• Job content supplemental explanation

  Start of Employment:
  As early as possible (Negotiable)

Application period

• 2024/12/27~2025/12/27 Deadline for receipt

  Open until the position is filled

Application method

• Attached documents

  Application Form : Online Submission

  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

• Selection

  Application screening and interview for selected applicants

• Notification of result

  The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.

Contact details

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