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Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Physics and RI Beam Instrumentation at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Nuclear Physics

Funding

Contract postdoctoral position with an annual salary starting from about 4 million yen, with an approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance and includes base and variable components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance are provided.

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Jul 14, 2027

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Japan

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Keywords

Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Astrophysics
Physics

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About this position

RIKEN is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Research Instruments Group at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science in Saitama, Japan. The position is centered on nuclear physics, unstable nuclei, RI beams, and ion optics, with work focused on the BigRIPS in-flight separator and the Radioactive Isotope (RI) Beam Factory.

The successful candidate will join the BigRIPS team and contribute to the production and delivery of RI beams for user experiments. The role also includes advancing efficient production of heavier RI beams, especially in the region of Z > 60, and may involve optimizing the ion optics of BigRIPS and/or developing novel heavy-ion detectors.

This is a contract, non-tenure-track postdoctoral position. The appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed up to a maximum of five years, subject to evaluation and institutional conditions. The post is open to applicants with a Ph.D. or those expected to obtain the degree before the start date; the postdoctoral definition notes the doctorate should normally have been earned within the last five years.

Funding includes an annual salary starting at about 4 million yen, with an approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more. Additional benefits include commuting and housing allowances, social insurance, and other standard employment benefits. The position requires on-site attendance at the Wako Campus in Saitama.

Applications are accepted online through the RIKEN recruiting system. The posting indicates the application window runs from 2026-07-14 to 2027-07-14, with review by screening and interview until the position is filled.

Funding details

Contract postdoctoral position with an annual salary starting from about 4 million yen, with an approximate monthly total at hiring of 382,610 JPY or more. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance and includes base and variable components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Doctoral degree in a relevant field, or be a prospective PhD candidate scheduled to obtain the degree before the first day of work. The postdoctoral researcher definition states the doctoral degree should have been obtained no more than 5 years ago. Experience relevant to nuclear physics, RI beams, ion optics, or detector development is preferred by the role description.

How to apply

Apply online through the RIKEN recruiting institution web application system via the job posting URL. Submit the application form and achievements/activities documents through the online portal. Email and JREC-IN portal applications are not available.

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