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Senior Scientist / Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate

September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
The RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) is dedicated to advancing quantum information science by deepening understanding of quantum mechanics, developing quantum control and measurement techniques, building quantum computing hardware and software, and exploring novel applications. This role focuses on designing faster and more scalable quantum computers through system and software exploration, aiming to establish modern quantum computer systems and software engineering. The primary work involves Research and Development for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Computer
• Quantum Electronics
• Error Correcting Code
• Computer System
• Computer Architecture
• Software
• Compiler
• Programming
• Numerical Computing
• High Performance Computing

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

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

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Experience
Experience Required: • Doctoral degree acquired more than 5 years ago (for Senior Scientist, Research Scientist) • Doctoral degree acquired within the past 5 years (for Postdoctoral Researcher) • Doctoral degree not yet obtained (for Research Associate)
Work Level
Ph.D, Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: • Senior Scientist: Approx. 9,000,000 JPY or more • Research Scientist: Approx. 7,800,000 JPY or more • Postdoctoral Researcher: Approx. 6,000,000 JPY or more • Research Associate: Approx. 3,600,000 JPY or more Benefits: Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances; Social insurance; Mandatory membership in RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai); Maternity leave, childcare leave, family nursing care leave; Work life balance holidays; Eligibility for exemption from repayment for Japan Student Services Organization scholarship loans (Category 1, before FY2003); Eligibility to apply for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Valid Until
April 1, 2026
Details
Temporary Duration: 12 months (renewable up to 5 years for Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate, and up to 7 years for Senior Scientist/Research Scientist) Remote Work: Yes Location Description: Campus-based (RIKEN Wako Campus)
School / Department / Center / Lab
• RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC)
Supervisor Email
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