Senior Technical Staff or Technical Staff I

Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline: 5 Dec 2026 - 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 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Background of the recruitment and description of the project The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology. This research team invents quantum technologies based on individual atoms manipulated with laser beams. For example, lasers can cool atoms to absolute zero temperature, catch and move them with optical tweezers, excite their electron to giant orbitals. This allows us to exploit the quantum nature of atoms and to build quantum systems atom-by-atom, with a particular aim at realizing a cold-atom-based quantum computer. Keywords: Optical system, electronic system, mechanical system, control system, software system Details of the business: RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science. Work content and job description Development of systems (in one of the following fields: electronic, mechanics, optics, software) for the operation of cold-atom quantum platforms. 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 Wako Campus RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary. Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Number of hired description: Senior Technical Staff or Technical Staff I: a few positions available. Senior Technical Staff supervise technical staff and others assigned to the laboratory and provide technical supports at his/her own discretion. Technical Staff I must provide technical support independently to implement the lab missions. The applicant will be assigned to an appropriate position based on his/her ability, aptitude, etc. Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: April 1, 2026 or late (Negotiable) Where to apply Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125120458&ln_jor=1 Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 4 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, commuting and housing allowances 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 500,000 JPY or more for Senior Technical Staff, and 350,000 JPY or more for Technical Staff I. 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: 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: 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: Senior Technical Staff or Technical Staff I Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of up to seven years from the date of hire. 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. 3. Interim review will be conducted in the 4th year. Depending on the evaluation, the employment contract may not be renewed for the 6th year. Probationary period: Present Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment is 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. The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp . Additional comments Handling Personal Data: Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: RIKEN Country: Japan City: Saitama Contact City: Saitama