Seeking Researchers or Technical Staff
Research Field
The Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS) is operating the world's leading K computer, and also has a strong Research Division. AICS takes the lead in advancing the computational science and aims to be an international center of excellence for computational science in collaboration with a wide range of research organizations. AICS integrates the computer science and computational science to conduct most advanced research and development of a wide range of applied scientific computation, as well as of high performance computing technologies.
The Data Assimilation Research Team ("DA team") performs cutting-edge research and development on advanced data assimilation methods and their wide applications, aiming at integrating computer simulations and observational data in the wisest way. Particularly, the DA team will tackle challenging problems of developing efficient and accurate data assimilation systems for high-dimensional simulations with large amount of data. The specific areas include 1) research on parallel-efficient algorithms for data assimilation with the super-parallel K computer, 2) research on data assimilation methods and applications by taking advantage of the world-leading K computer, and 3) development of most advanced data assimilation software optimized for the K computer.
Job title and Job description
Available positions
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Staff, a few people
Description
(Research Scientist/Postdoctoral Researcher) Conduct research and development on one or more of the following topics.
- Theoretical research on data assimilation, including (but not limited to) an algorithmic design for efficient computations and methodological development for nonlinear, non-Gaussian applications.
- Research on pioneering new applications of data assimilation for various high-performance-computer simulations.
- Research on advancing data assimilation for making sense of "Big Data."
- Research on geophysical applications of data assimilation.
(Technical Staff) Conduct research and development under the guidance of Researchers.
Qualifications
Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher positions require a Ph.D. degree or equivalent. Research Scientist position is usually available for those who have more than 5-year postdoctoral experience. Technical Staff position requires an M.S. degree or equivalent. Proven skill in UNIX and FORTRAN90 and/or other programming languages for scientific computation is required. DA team is interested in skilled and motivated applicants who have experience and knowledge in advanced data assimilation with high-dimensional systems. Experience with high-performance parallel computers is a great plus. Excellent communication skill in English (or Japanese) is required.
Work location
Data Assimilation Research Team is located in the following address.
RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science,
7-1-26, Minatojima-minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
Salary and benefits
Full-time position with an annually renewable contract based on the evaluation up to five years, closing of the organization, or the end of project. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include commuting and housing allowances and social insurance. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
Days off include Japanese national holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Also, Research Scientist(s) and Postdoctoral Researcher(s) will be eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003. They will also be eligible for applying for external research funding including the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi) of Japan.
Application and Required documents
Applications composed of the following documents must be submitted to the mailing address given below. Emailed applications will be accepted.
- CV (with your photo and email address)
- List of research achievements
- Up to five reprints of selected research articles
- A statement of professional goals (up to 2 pages, A4 or Letter size)
- A letter of recommendation, addressed to the Director of RIKEN Advanced Institute of Computational Science
Deadline
Applications received by 10 June 2013 will be considered, unless the positions are filled earlier.
Handling of personal data
All private information sent to RIKEN in application for employment will be handled in strict confidentiality, and such data will be used only for the intended purpose and will not be disclosed to any third party. Application documents will not be returned.
Selection process
Applications will be reviewed as soon as received. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews (twice for Research Scientist, once for Postdoctoral Researcher and Technical Staff). Any inquiries on the selection process and results will not be accepted.
Start date of employment
Earliest date possible (negotiable).
Contact information and Send application to
General Affairs Section, Research Support Division
RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science
7-1-26, Minatojima-minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
Email: aics-oubo[at]riken.jp
Please make sure to indicate "Application for (name of the position) of Data Assimilation Research Team" in red on the envelope.