Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers | Japan | Institute of Physical and Chemical Research

Position:	Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers
Institution:	Institute of Physical and Chemical Research
Location:	Japan
Duties:	The applicant will be responsible for optimizing the parameters of the low-emittance injector and studying system modifications to reduce the projection emittance, with a view to upgrading SACLA in the short term. In addition, the applicant will be responsible for the redesign and simulation of the injection section including the electron source and the development of necessary equipment for future KHz-order high-repetition rate
Requirements:	Applicants must have a doctoral degree before starting employment

Text:	Skip to main content Access Contact Us 日本語サイト Search About RIKEN Research News & Publications Careers Partnerships & Tech Transfer Home Careers Job Openings Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (C23-0801) Japanese Page Laboratory Innovative Light Sources Accelerator Research and Development Group Innovative Synchrotron Radiation Facility Division, RIKEN SPring-8 Center (Group Director: Takahiro Inagaki ) Research Field The Innovative Light Sources Accelerator Research and Development Group promotes the advancement of accelerator and light source systems and innovations in accelerator element technologies to improve the performance of the short-wavelength free electron laser (FEL) facility SACLA and the ring light source accelerator SPring-8. In order to improve the performance of the current SACLA, optimization of electron gun and injector parameters and system modifications will be investigated to achieve an effective low emittance electron beam. In the long term, we aim to realize a green and efficient XFEL at room temperature that can be highly repetitive and does not use superconducting technology using liquid He. For this purpose, we will vigorously research new acceleration methods, upgrade electron guns, acceleration tubes, and radio-frequency equipment, etc., as well as research and development using beam dynamics calculations and simulations based on the motion of charged particles in an electromagnetic field, which is necessary for the development of these systems. Job title and Job description Job title Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist a few positions Job description The applicant will be responsible for optimizing the parameters of the low-emittance injector and studying system modifications to reduce the projection emittance, with a view to upgrading SACLA in the short term. In addition, the applicant will be responsible for the redesign and simulation of the injection section including the electron source and the development of necessary equipment for future KHz-order high-repetition rate. The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above. Qualifications Applicants must have a doctoral degree before starting employment. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with good communication skills. Work Location Branch and address RIKEN SPring-8 Center (1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo, 679-5148) RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Salary and Benefits 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload 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. In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. 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 350,300JPY for Research Scientist and 295,100JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, 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 annual salary at the time of employment: The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be more than 393,000 JPY for Research Scientist and 331,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. 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). There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave. You can also choose to work from home with the permission of your supervisor. Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. 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. * 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 Required documents Please send the following documents to the email address given below: 1. Complete CV (with photo and email address) 2. List of research achievement and publications (reviewed papers, presentations, etc.) 3. Outline of previous research and aspiration for research after arrival (A4, two pages) 4. Letter of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, If available) * These letters of recommendation should be signed or sealed by the recommender. * The letters should be addressed to "Tetsuya Ishikawa, Director of RIKEN SPring-8 Center". * If the current supervisor’s recommendation is not available, a recommendation letter from a third party will be accepted. 5. Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are required to submit the document, " Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR " with your signature. * You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: Data protection \| European Commission Deadline Until the position is filled (The screening process will start as the applications are received.) 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. Selection Process Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. Start of Employment negotiable Contact Information Send application materials (PDF format) to Email: rscsc [at] spring8.or.jp The Email title should be: “(C23-0801) Application for Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher positions on the Innovative Light Sources Accelerator Research and Development Group * If you have any research-related questions, please contact Email: rscsc [at] spring8.or.jp * Please replace [at] with @. 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