RIKEN
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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics and Quantum Optics RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Contract employee position with annual income from 6 million yen and up. Salary is based on an annual salary system reflecting experience, skills, and achievements, with fixed and variable salary components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Apr 3, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Quantum Computing Research Center is recruiting a Senior Researcher, Researcher, or Special Researcher for the Nanophotonic Resonator Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team at the Wako Campus in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
The position focuses on quantum optics, optical fiber devices, nanophotonic devices, quantum electronics, micro-optical resonators, cooled neutral atoms, and distributed quantum computers / quantum networks. The lab aims to develop novel nanophotonic devices such as nanofiber resonators and build resonator QED systems for scalable quantum technologies.
This is a fixed-term contract position with an initial one-year term, renewable up to March 31, 2031 depending on performance and institutional conditions. The post is open to applicants with a doctoral degree or those expected to obtain one by the hiring date. The posting notes different seniority expectations for senior researcher, researcher, and special researcher categories based on PhD experience and achievements.
Funding is provided through RIKEN’s salary system, with annual income from 6 million yen and additional allowances such as commuting and housing support. Social insurance is included. The institute also mentions telecommuting options, childcare facilities, and eligibility to apply for KAKENHI grants.
Application deadline: April 3, 2027, or until a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the official RIKEN recruitment page using the electronic application documents listed in the posting.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual income from 6 million yen and up. Salary is based on an annual salary system reflecting experience, skills, and achievements, with fixed and variable salary components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the hiring date. For senior researcher/researcher roles, the post notes that senior researchers generally have held a PhD for more than 5 years with outstanding achievements, researchers have held a PhD for more than 5 years, and special researchers have held a PhD for less than 5 years.
How to apply
Apply through the recruitment agency website using the electronic application forms. Submit the resume and list of achievements via the public offering URL. Email applications and JREC-IN portal web applications are not accepted.
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