RIKEN
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Researcher or Postdoctoral Fellow in Optical Quantum Control and Optical Quantum Computing RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term contract position with annual salary starting around 6 million yen. The estimated monthly total at hiring is 650,000 yen or more for researchers and 500,000 yen or more for special researchers, including discretionary work allowance. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Quantum Computing Research Center is recruiting a Researcher or Postdoctoral Fellow (contract, fixed-term) for the Optical Quantum Control Research Team in Wako, Saitama, Japan.
The position focuses on quantum computing, quantum optics, quantum information, quantum control, and quantum estimation. Research themes include development and functional improvement of a measurement-induced continuous-variable optical quantum computer, exploration of applications such as optimization and neural networks, and experimental work on high-precision estimation and feedback-based control of light states and parameters.
Applicants should have a PhD in a quantum computing or quantum optics-related field, or be expected to obtain the degree by the hiring date. The post is open to both Researchers and Special Researchers, with contract length and classification depending on doctoral recency and performance. The role is based at RIKEN Wako Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, with telecommuting available.
Funding is provided through a fixed annual salary system, starting at about 6 million yen per year, plus discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance. Social insurance is included. Applications are accepted until 2026-11-20, or until a suitable candidate is found earlier.
To apply, prepare the required electronic documents (resume and list of achievements, plus other forms as instructed) and submit them via the official recruitment page.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract position with annual salary starting around 6 million yen. The estimated monthly total at hiring is 650,000 yen or more for researchers and 500,000 yen or more for special researchers, including discretionary work allowance. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in quantum computing or quantum optics-related research, or be expected to obtain a PhD by the hiring date. The post is aimed at researcher or special researcher level candidates; those who earned the doctorate within the last five years are generally hired as Special Researchers, and those with more than five years since the doctorate are generally hired as Researchers.
How to apply
Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume and list of achievements, and submit them through the recruitment agency website/public offering URL. Email and JREC-IN portal web application are not available for this posting.
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