Seeking researcher, research associate or technical staff
Organization outline
RTC was launched in August 2007 as a collaboration between RIKEN and Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd, with the aim to conduct research and development on robots for advanced patient care support. See: http://rtc.nagoya.riken.jp/
The Robot Control Research Team is dedicated to research and development for weight reduction and increased power of the structure, preventive control of gaps or dropping while moving patients and operational enhancements based on the prediction of caregiver and patient behavior in order to ensure safety, security, and comfort.
Job title, number of positions and job description
- Job title: researcher, research associate or technical staff
- Number of positions: 1
- Job description: development of next model RIBA, current robot for advanced patient care support, and research and development on control technology required for robots for advanced patient care support from the perspective of safety, security, and comfort.
Qualifications
(Researcher)
- Researchers with experience and achievements in field described above.
- Doctoral degree holders or researchers who are scheduled to finish their doctoral degree in the near future. Doctoral degree holders must have acquired their doctorate in the most recent five years.
- Candidates must be able to manage jobs proactively and steadily and conduct tasks efficiently while cooperating with counterparts such as researchers outside RIKEN.
(Research associate, technical staff)
- Candidates with experience and achievements in field described above.
Working place
RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research (RTC), RIKEN
2271-130 Anagahora, Shimoshidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Salary
Full-time position with an annually renewable contract (effective until project completion) renewable until March 31, 2015, based on the evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Researcher only
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 procedures and deadline
Documents to be submitted
(1)CV with photo
(2)List of publications
(3)One set of major research papers (5 papers maximum, photocopies acceptable)
(4)Outline of past research and future research plan (A4 size, 2 pages maximum)
(5)1 or 2 letters of recommendation with recommender's name, affiliation, position, telephone number and email address or,
Name, affiliation, position and telephone number and email address for 1 or 2 persons for reference.
Deadline:
Position will be closed after a suitable candidate is found.
Personal information:
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 reasons.
Evaluation process
Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. Only candidates who pass the application screening will be given notification of an interview.
Assignment schedule
from June 1, 2013
Remarks
Please write "Application materials" in red on the envelope. Your application materials will not be returned. If you have any questions, please contact us by email.
Enquiries
Tatsuya Suzuki
Team leader, Robot Control Research Team, RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research (RTC)
Email: t_suzuki[at]nagoya.riken.jp
Address for application submission
Takashi Nakamura
Yukiko Horata
Nagoya Research Promotion Office, RIKEN
2271-130 Anagahora, Shimoshidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi,
Zip code:463-0003
Email: Nagoya-koubo[at]nagoya.riken.jp