14 May 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RIKEN
- Department: Administrative Support Office
- Research Field: Physics, Engineering, Technology, Chemistry
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Application Deadline: 12 May 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Our team aims to develop novel quantum light sources in the terahertz and infrared regions and, by exploiting spectroscopy based on new concepts enabled by these sources, to elucidate quantum states in matter and the processes of optical energy conversion.
In particular, by focusing on nonclassical light and developing innovative nonlinear spectroscopic and imaging methods that take advantage of its unique properties, we seek to reveal essential aspects of matter that have remained unexplored.
Keywords: nonlinear optics, quantum optics, quantum sensing, quantum spectroscopy, solid state spectroscopy
Details of the business: RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
A wide range of cutting-edge research related to precision nonlinear spectroscopy and quantum spectroscopy in the terahertz and infrared regions.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher a few positions
Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree for less than 5 years.
Research Scientist is defined as those with a doctoral degree for more than 5 years.
Research Scientist: Conduct research projects and other activities in corresponding department.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Receive training and guidance from senior staff; conduct research projects and other activities for Programs or equivalent.
Technical staff I* (discretionary labor system) or Technical staff II** (non discretionary labor system) a few positions
*Technical staff I must provide technical supports independently to implement the lab missions.
**Technical staff II must provide technical supports under the direction of the supervisor.
*The applicant will be assigned to an appropriate position based on his/her ability, aptitude, etc.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: As early as possible
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 2 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.
Discretionary work allowance (for the positions of Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Technical Staff I), overtime work allowance (for the position of Technical Staff II), commuting allowance, and housing allowance will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 448,990 JPY or more For Research Scientist, 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, 313,660 JPY or more For Technical staff I.
Annual salary at the time of hiring will be paid monthly in the amount of 227,200 JPY or more For Technical staff II.
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 (caring for a sick child, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations: Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher and Technical staff I fall under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Technical staffⅡ, falls under the non-discretionary work system; Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). If necessary, employees may be instructed to work outside of these hours.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Seeking a Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Technical Staff I, or Technical Staff II
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on performance evaluation, for up to March 31, 2031, which is the scheduled end date of the project “Foundation of Nonclassical Nonlinear Photophysics: Exploring Quantum Correlations between Quantum Light and Solids” in Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) of JSPS.
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 70 years.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.
Various systems
Pay increase system: 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.
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 entirely prohibited on site.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.
*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.
*Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi), for Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher.
*The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.
Additional comments
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: RIKEN
- Country: Japan
- City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama
