Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (25-2243)（Cold-Atom Quantum System Research Team）

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

[Outline of Laboratory]

The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology.

This research team invents quantum technologies based on individual atoms manipulated with laser beams. For example, lasers can cool atoms to absolute zero temperature, catch and move them with optical tweezers, excite their electron to giant orbitals… This allows us to exploit the quantum nature of atoms and to build quantum systems atom-by-atom, with a particular aim at realizing a cold-atom-based quantum computer.

Keywords: Quantum science, quantum optics, AMO physics, Ultracold atoms

• details of the business

RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description]

Research based on the cold-atom platform for quantum computing, quantum simulation and fundamental physics.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

• Assigned department

Existing departments

[Work location]

• Address

351-0198 Saitama , 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Wako Campus

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

[Number of hired]

Number of hired:1 person(s)

Number of hired description:Job title

Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers, a few positions

In general, Postdoctoral Researchers are defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less, while Research Scientists are defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years.

Research Scientist

Conducts the team's research projects.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Under the training and guidance of senior staff, conducts the team's research project, etc.

• The applicant will be assigned to an appropriate position based on his/her ability, aptitude, etc.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment

April 1, 2026 or late (Negotiable)