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Seeking a Research Scientist

Research Department	Advanced X-ray Laser Laboratory, RIKEN SPring-8 Center (Chief Scientist: Takashi Tanaka)
Area of Research	Advanced X-ray Laser Laboratory is a new laboratory launched in RIKEN SPring-8 Center (RSC) in April 2013. The mission is to develop light-source devices to produce X-ray laser in SACLA (XFEL: X-ray free electron laser facility) and synchrotron radiation (SR) in SPring-8 (large-scale SR facility), and to explore more advanced XFEL and SR concepts. By promoting these R&Ds, we pursue the goal of enhancing the light source performance of SACLA and SPring-8, and establish an "ultimate X-ray laser facility" in RSC, which eventually leads to creation of a new field of photon science exploiting X-ray lasers.
Available Position	One Research Scientist
Job Description	The successful applicant will be in charge of either of the following research targets. 1) Development of advanced SR sources Promotion of R&Ds toward upgrading the SR sources (composed of rare-earth permanent magnets to periodically deflect the electron beam and relevant components, also referred to as undulators) to next-generation devices. To be specific, improvement of SR and XFEL efficiency through upgrading the permanent magnets and related technologies, and realization of an ultra-light and compact device by exploring a more efficient structure than existing devices. 2) Exploring advanced XFEL concepts Exploring novel concepts and schemes in XFELs toward upgrading the laser performance such as enhancing the laser output, improving the laser coherence and compressing the laser pulse. In addition, promoting theoretical researches to realize the new concepts and development of necessary devices and instruments is also the scope of the research program.
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	RIKEN Harima Institute SPring-8 Center 1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5148, 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. (1) CV with photograph and E-mail address (2) List of publications and reprints of major publications (3) 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.) (4) List of competitive funding attained to date (5) 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) E-mail: 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 Advanced X-ray Laser lab" on the front of the envelope.