Seeking a few Senior Research Scientists, Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (25-3711) (Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team)

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

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 study cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) based on nanophotonic devices. A cavity QED system is a hybrid system with photons and atoms confined in an optical cavity, and it is an ideal interface between atomic and photonic qubits. We develop novel nanophotonic devices, such as optical nanofiber cavities, and construct cavity QED systems.

Based on such systems, we will aim to realize scalable quantum technologies.

Keywords: Quantum optics, Optical devices, Optical microcavities, 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]

Candidates will be expected to engage in one or more of the following research activities:

1.Research on optical fiber devices and nanophotonic devices, and quantum optics and quantum electronics using these devices.

2.Experimental research on distributed quantum computing and quantum network based on cold neutral atoms and nanophotonic cavity QED.

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:Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher a few positions

In general, those who earned a doctoral degree more than 5 years ago and have excellent achievements and abilities will be appointed as Senior Research Scientist, those who earned a doctoral degree more than 5 years ago will be appointed as Research Scientist, or those who earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher.

Senior Research Scientist

Assists the team director, provides guidance to the team members and others, and implements the team's research agenda.

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.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment :June 1, 2026 (Negotiable)