RECRUIT



Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher



Laboratory Accelerator Development Team
Accelerator Research and Development Group
XFEL Research and Development Division
RIKEN SPring-8 Center
(Team Leader: Yuji Otake)
Research Field The role of the Accelerator Development Team is the research and development of a hardware system for the X-ray free-electron laser, SACLA.
Job Title and Description Postdoctoral Researcher: one
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct R&D to convert the present high-power rf source to the semiconductor-based sources.
Qualification Ph.D. (or equivalent research ability and background) The knowledge in electromagnetism and microwave circuits is required.
Work location RIKEN SPring-8 Center, RIKEN Harima Campus
1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5148, Japan 
Salary and benefits Fixed-term (one year), full-time employment. The contract is renewable based on the evaluation up to March 31, 2020 or the closing of the laboratory (the end of the project).
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai) is mandatory.
Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
RIKEN is promoting a Gender Equity Program by taking various measures to create a workplace where both men and women are able to give full rein to their talents and abilities.
http://www.riken.go.jp/en/careers/working-at-riken/benefits/
Application and required documents Please send the following documents to the e-mail address given below:
1. Complete CV
2. List of research achievement and publications
3. Two or three selected publications
4. Contact information of 2 scientists who have agreed to provide references

[Deadline]
The recruitment will be open until a suitable candidate is found.

*All private data sent to RIKEN in application for employment will be handled in strict confidentiality, and such data will not be utilized for any other purpose or disclosed to any third party. Application documents will not be returned.
Selection process The selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.
Start of Employment Negotiable
Contact Information for Submitting Documents and Making Inquiries Dr. Yuji Otake
Accelerator Development Team
Accelerator Research and Development Group
XFEL Research and Development Division
RIKEN SPring-8 Center, RIKEN Harima Campus
1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5148, Japan
Email: otake[at]spring8.or.jp
* Please submit the application documents by e-mail.