Seeking Postdoctoral Researchers (W23125) (Strong-Correlation Quantum Structure Research Group)

Japan
Posted 7 months ago

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research Field] Strongly correlated electron systems may exhibit various interesting emergent phenomena such as superconductivity, colossal magneto-resistance, and giant magneto-electric effects. These emergent phenomena are directly associated with the spatial distributions as well as the spatial and temporal fluctuations of atoms, electron density, and spin density. We are going to perform crystallographic and magnetic structure analyses, spectroscopies, and imaging by using synchrotron x-rays and neutrons to reveal them.

[Keyword] Magnetism, Strong Correlation, Synchrotron x-ray, neutron scattering, imaging

* details of the business
RIKEN is Japan’s largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description] We are seeking highly motivated condensed-matter scientists in the field of strongly correlated electron systems. The successful candidates will carry out original research relating to one or more of the following research topics by utilizing synchrotron x-rays or neutrons.

1.Nontrivial magnetic orders originating from the breaking of space inversion symmetry or the geometrical frustration.
2.Orbital orders and excitations.
3.Unconventional electronic states in 5d transition-metal compounds.
4.Domain structures in ordered states.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location] * Address
351-0198 Saitama 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

[Number of hired] Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Postdoctoral Researcher 1 position
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment:
On or after January 1, 2024 (Negotiable)

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Benefits
[Compensation] Annual salary:3 million yen
Wages description:Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. The monthly base salary is 295,100 JPY as of April 1, 2023. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.

Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of monthly salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate employed just after completion of the doctoral course will be approximately 350 thousand JPY.
Working hours:09:00-17:20
Break time:12:00-12:50
Holidays :Days off include public holidays, New Year’s holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations:This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Postdoctoral Researchers
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 5 years of employment.
2.RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 65 years.
3.When the center to which the Employee is affiliated is scheduled for a final review in FY2024 and it is decided that the Employee’s research will not be continued, the provision given above for projects of limited duration applies and the Employee’s contract will not be renewed for the FY2025 year that would extend employment beyond the center’s final fiscal year.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.

[Various systems] Pay increase system:Salary will be a monthly salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Transportation expenses:available
Others:Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

[Insurance] Employees’ Health Insurance:available
Employees’ Pension Insurance:available
Worker’s accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
Others:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace] Smoking is not permitted on site except in designated smoking areas. Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation] RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
RIKEN
Country
Japan
City
Saitama

Job Features

Job CategoryPostdoctoral

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