Seeking Postdoctoral Researcher and Technical Staff
Job Description
Emergent Functional Polymer Research Team (Team Leader: Keisuke Tajima): we work on the development of new organic semiconducting polymer materials and their application to organic electronic devices. Specifically, we seek the methodology and molecular design to control the precise structure in molecular- and nano-scale at our will, and try to find breakthroughs to drastically enhance the performance of the organic electronic devices. Targets of our research are not only the conventional organic solar cells and field-effect transistors, but also the organic electronic devices with new functions based on the structure controls.
To conduct abovementioned studies on the organic polymer semiconducting materials and the application to the organic solar cells, we are seeking one or two research scientists or post-docs with strong background on the synthesis of semiconducting polymers and/or study on the organic electronic devices. We also seek one technical staff that has the experience of the operation of the related analytical apparatus and support the fabrication of the organic electronic devices.
Available Positions and Qualifications
Available Positions
One or two research scientists or post-docs
One technical staff
Qualifications
For research scientist, applicants must have research experience of more than 5 years after obtaining Ph.D. For post-docs, applicants must have a doctor degree (or are expected to have until the employment), and experience of post-doctoral research of less than 5 years. The researchers who have experience and interest in (1) synthesis of novel organic semiconducting polymer materials, and/or (2) design and analysis of novel organic semiconducting devices are wanted.
One technical staff: applicants must have BS or MS degree related to the research field and experience of the operation of the related analytical apparatus.
Location
RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, Japan 351-0198
Remuneration
One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable, based on the evaluation, up until March 31, 2018 at the latest. 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 Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, New Year’s holidays (Dec. 29- Jan. 3), and RIKEN Foundation day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Application documents and deadline
Application documents
For research scientists and post-docs:
The following documents in PDF format should be submitted via e-mail.
- Curriculum Vitae (with photograph and e-mail address)
- List of publications and invited talks (five major papers should be specified.)
- Reprints (PDF files) of the above major papers
- Summary of major achievements to date and research proposal in future (two pages of A4 sized paper in total)
- List of the names and contact information of two people who can evaluate your work.
- Contact information to which the result will be informed (address, FAX, E-mail, etc.)
- CV declaration form
- Recommendation letter from the current supervisor (if this is difficult, one from someone who knows the applicant well. The letter should include the recommender's name, affiliation, title, phone number, E-mail address).
For technical staff:
The following documents in PDF format should be submitted via e-mail.
- Curriculum Vitae (with photograph and e-mail address)
- Summary of the applicants experience and expertise related to the job.
- Reprints (PDF files) of the papers (if available).
- List of the names and contact information of two people who can evaluate your work.
- Contact information to which the result will be informed (address, FAX, E-mail, etc.)
- CV declaration form
- Recommendation letter from the current supervisor (if this is difficult, one from someone who knows the applicant well. The letter should include the recommender's name, affiliation, title, phone number, E-mail address).
Note
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.
Selection process
Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.
Start of employment
At the earliest possible time (negotiable)
Contact information for submitting documents and making inquiries
All applicants should make inquiries for details prior to submission of documents.
Submitting documents and making inquiries are accepted only through the e-mail to
Dr. Keisuke Tajima, Team leader, Emergent Polymer Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS)
E-mail: keisuke.tajima[at]riken.jp