Seeking Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist, (or Senior Scientist)
| Laboratory |
Computational Biophysics Research Team, RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science
(Team Leader: Dr. Yuji SUGITA) |
|---|---|
| Research Field | We develop novel algorithms and software of molecular dynamics simulations to use K computer efficiently. In our developments, multi-scale/multi-resolution methods and the generalized-ensemble algorithms are included. We also collaborate with other research teams in RIKEN ASI to realize high performance computing in molecular dynamics simulations. |
| Job title and Job description |
[Title] Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist, (or Senior Scientist), a few people [Description] We are seeking highly motivated and experienced researchers to join our projects. The specific research issues are
1. Development of software for free-energy calculations based on molecular dynamics simulations
2. Development of novel algorithms in molecular dynamics simulations, in particular, new conformational sampling methods like the generalized-ensemble methods 3. Development of multi-scale/multi-resolution simulation methods |
| Qualifications | This position requires a PhD in a related research field. If it has been 5 years or less since their acquisition of Ph.D. degree, they will be employed as a Postdoctoral Fellow and for more than 5 years, as a Research Scientist. If their research capability and achievements are considered as relatively high, they may be employed as a Senior Scientist. Experiences in the development for high-performance computing in molecular dynamics simulations or ab initio electrostatic calculations (including QM/MM calculations) are highly desired. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other research staff in the research group. The research environment will be international and hence communication in English is required. |
| Work location |
Particle Systems Computational Biophysics Research Team is located in following address.
RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science 7-1-26 Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047 |
| 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. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai) Social insurance will be applied. Days off includes public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. 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 and required documents |
1. Complete CV
2. List of research achievement and publications 3. Representative three papers 4. Research summary and future perspectives (2 pages) 5. Two letters of recommendation from a person who can evaluate your work. The letter should be addressed to the president of RIKEN [Deadline] Until the final candidate is found. (If employment is started from April 1, 2013, please submit the documents by January 16, 2013). [Handling Personal Data] Handling of Personal Data: All private data sent to RIKEN in application for employment is handled in strict confidentiality, and such data is not utilized for any other purpose or disclosed to any third party. Application documents will not be returned. |
| Selection process | Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. |
| Start of Employment | April 1, 2013. |
| Send application to | Please send your application by mail or e-mail. |
| Contract information |
Dr. Yuji SUGITA
Particle Systems Computational Biophysics Research Team, RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science Address: 7-1-26 Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047 Email: sugita (please add "@riken.jp" to complete address) |