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Senior Research Scientist / Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate

September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
This position at the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) involves conducting experimental research in optical quantum control, quantum measurement, and estimation, as well as related optical quantum information technology. The RQC focuses on advancing the understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum information, developing techniques for quantum control and measurement, and building quantum computing hardware and software. The research team specifically aims to develop high-fidelity quantum measurement and estimation, along with coherent and measurement-based control, to realize and enhance the performance of optical quantum computing and quantum information technologies.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Investigation of optical quantum control technology.
• Development of high-fidelity quantum measurement and estimation.
• Implementation of coherent and measurement-based control.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Astronomy
• Mathematics
• Geosciences
• Engineering
• Technology

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Ph.D. obtained more than 5 years ago (for Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist)
• Ph.D. obtained within the past 5 years (for Postdoctoral Researcher)
• Doctoral degree not yet obtained (for Research Associate)

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Experience
Experience Required: • Ph.D. obtained more than 5 years ago (for Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist) • Ph.D. obtained within the past 5 years (for Postdoctoral Researcher) • Doctoral degree not yet obtained (for Research Associate)
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: Approximately 3,000,000 JPY (base). Monthly base salary ranges from 268,600 JPY (Research Associate) to 509,100 JPY (Senior Research Scientist) as of April 1, 2025. Approximate monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at time of employment: 300,000 JPY or more (Research Associate) to 750,000 JPY or more (Senior Research Scientist). Benefits: Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances, social insurance, annual paid leave (up to 20 days), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days), mandatory membership in RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society, maternity leave, childcare leave, family nursing care leave, work-from-home system, on-site daycare (RIKEN Kids Wako), eligibility for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi), exemption from repayment for specific Japan Student Services Organization scholarship loans.
Valid Until
February 27, 2026
Details
Permanent Duration: 1-year fixed-term, renewable up to 7 years (Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist) or up to 5 years (Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Associate) Remote Work: Yes Location Requirement: Employee may be ordered to change work locations, if necessary Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC)
Supervisor Email
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