Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher — Superconducting Quantum Circuits (26-1488)

Design and characterize qubits for integrated circuits within the Moonshot project on fault-tolerant superconducting quantum computing. Research also covers quantum electronics and hybrid quantum systems. 1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to March 31, 2031 from the date of hire. 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. The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 400,000 JPY or more. The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 470,000 JPY or more Recruitment is open until the positions are filled.

A relevant doctorate, completed by appointment, and research experience in quantum technologies.