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

September 8, 2025

**Job Description**
RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) seeks researchers to advance the understanding of quantum mechanics and information, develop quantum control and measurement techniques, and build quantum computing hardware and software. This position involves experimental research in optical quantum control, quantum measurement, and estimation, as well as related optical quantum information technology, with the aim of developing an optical quantum computer and improving its performance. The role focuses on manipulating quantum states in susceptible quantum systems through high-fidelity measurement, estimation, and coherent/measurement-based control.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Quantum computing
• Quantum optics
• Quantum control
• Optical quantum computing
• Quantum estimation
• Experimental research skills

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

**Experience**
Other:
• Senior Research Scientist: Doctoral degree obtained more than 5 years ago with excellent achievements and abilities.
• Research Scientist: Doctoral degree obtained more than 5 years ago.
• Postdoctoral Researcher: Doctoral degree obtained within the past 5 years.
• Research Associate: Doctoral degree not yet obtained.

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Experience
Other: • Senior Research Scientist: Doctoral degree obtained more than 5 years ago with excellent achievements and abilities. • Research Scientist: Doctoral degree obtained more than 5 years ago. • Postdoctoral Researcher: Doctoral degree obtained within the past 5 years. • Research Associate: Doctoral degree not yet obtained.
Work Level
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Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: 3 million JPY (Annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, consisting of a base salary and a variable salary. Approximate monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at time of employment: Senior Research Scientist: 750,000 JPY or more; Research Scientist: 650,000 JPY or more; Postdoctoral Researcher: 500,000 JPY or more; Research Associate: 300,000 JPY or more.) Union Affiliation: RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai) Benefits: Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances, social insurance (Employees' Health Insurance, Employees' Pension Insurance, Worker's accident insurance, Employment insurance), public holidays, New Year's holidays, RIKEN Foundation Day, annual paid leave (up to 20 days), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), work life balance holidays (up to 7 days), pay increase system, transportation expenses, maternity leave, childcare leave, family nursing care leave, work-from-home system, on-site daycare (RIKEN Kids Wako), eligible for exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans (Japan Student Services Organization before FY2003), eligible for applying for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Valid Until
February 27, 2026
Details
Permanent Duration: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation. Senior Research Scientist or Research Scientist may be reappointed for up to seven years from the date of hire. Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate may be reappointed for up to five years from the date of hire. Remote Work: Yes Location Requirement: RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary. Campus-based, Wako Campus
School / Department / Center / Lab
• RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC)
Supervisor Email
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