Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-753)(Nuclear Transmutation Technology Group)

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Nuclear Transmutation Technology Group, develops elemental technology of high-power accelerators and high-power targets, aiming at future applications to nuclear transmutations of long-lived fission product into short-lived nuclides. The research subjects are superconducting rf cavities for low-velocity ions, design of high-power accelerators, high-power target systems and related technologies.

Keywords: Particle accelerator, Beam-driven plasma, Low-energy beamline, High-intensity accelerator

For information about our laboratory, please refer to the following link:

https://www.nishina.riken.jp/labo/trans_tech_e.html

• details of the business

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

[Work content and job description]

Participating in Moonshot Goal 10: “Development of High-Intensity Neutron Sources and Advanced Fusion Systems through Innovative Acceleration Technologies,” the research scientist in this position will perform simulations of ion beam and plasma generated by the beam within the low-energy transport system of the high-intensity accelerator system.

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 Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher, one position

Research Scientist

Conduct research projects and other activities in corresponding department

Postdoctoral Researcher

Receive training and guidance from senior staff; conduct research projects and other activities for Programs or equivalent.

In principle, Research Scientistr is defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years. Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment

As early as possible