Seeking a Research Scientist
Area of Research
Nuclear physics researches and their applications are conducted on the basis of nuclear spectroscopic techniques that take advantage of intrinsic nuclear properties and phenomena connected with the spin of radioactive isotopes.
Available Position
One Research Scientist
Job Description
The Research Scientist is expected to play a leading role in nuclear physics and related researches based on nuclear spectroscopic techniques utilizing spin-controlled radioactive isotopes. Also, the Research Scientist is broadly involved in planning and conducting future programs of the research group and the RIBF facility. These works should be actively and steadily conducted under the smooth cooperation with parsons involved.
Qualification
Ph.D (or equivalent research ability and background) in the relevant field of research.
At least one year of overseas research experience desirable.
Location
Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, Japan
Conditions
A tenured fulltime position until RIKEN's retirement age of 60. However, the successful applicant may be offered instead a five-year fixed-term employment contract depending on the selection results. In this case, the employee can move to a tenured position after undergoing a successful review to be held at the end of the first 3 years of employment. Annual salary and other conditions of the fixed-term contract position are the same as for the tenured position.
Salary shall be determined on an annual basis subject to the applicant's experience and performance. Social health insurance, commuting and housing allowances might be provided. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). Days off are weekends, public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3) and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. Recipients of JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) category 1 scholarship loans may be eligible to have loan repayments waived (those awarded through FY2003). The researcher in this position will be eligible to apply for research grants offered by MEXT or JSPS.
Application Documents
Application documents should be printed on one-side & No stapling.
- CV with photograph and E-mail address
- List of publications and reprints of major publications
- Letters of recommendation from two persons who can evaluate your work (At least one from outside of your country. One letter must be from your current supervisor, but if that is not possible a letter from a third party will be accepted. ) Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the president of RIKEN. (For mailing address, See "Submitting Documents" below.)
- List of competitive funding attained to date
- Summary of previous research and future directions
Note 1
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 legitimate reason.
Note 2
Submitted documents will not be returned.
Deadline
5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31 , 2013 (Japan Standard Time)
Selection Process
Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.
Start of Employment
1, October, 2013 or later, but negotiable.
Contact Information for Submitting Documents and Making Inquiries
Research Coordination Section
Global Relations and Research Coordination Office, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198
(3rd floor of the RIKEN Gallery building)
Email: rps-saiyo25[at]riken.jp
Email attachments and telephone calls cannot be accepted.
When you mail your application, please send as certified mail so that there will be a record of delivery. Please write in red, "Application for Nuclear Spectroscopy lab" on the front of the envelope.