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Recruitment for a mid-career JAEA Staff
(Nuclear Science Research Institute)

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    1. Number of employees

      Researcher 1 person

    2. Recruitment Field

      (1) Research field:
      Research and development for nuclear chemistry

      (2) Research theme:
      Development of new technologies to create resource value for radioactive materials.
      (Summary)
      In Chemistry, Environment, and Radiation Division, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, we are developing new technologies to create resource value for radioactive materials in nuclear waste. In this theme, we will discover new value of radionuclides as materials and research their applications. For example, we will investigate the electrode reaction of them in non-aqueous solution and build new energy storage system.
      We are looking for a someone who is enthusiastic about the experiments required to carry out this research and has research experience and expertise in the field of energy. We also encourage the new hire to conduct his/her own research and development regarding chemistry, materials and applications based on his/her points of view and ideas.
      For the active promotion of the research activities above, it is required that experience in acquiring research funds (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, etc.), as well as enough English ability for scientific and technical discussion in international conference and international cooperation.

    3. Division assigned to (tentative)

      Research Group for Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry, Environment, and Radiation Division, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Sector of Nuclear Science Research, Japan Atomic Energy Agency

    4. Place of employment (tentative)

      Nuclear Science Research Institute,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
      2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan

    5. Qualification requirements

      (1) Having a Ph D. degree in the field related to the research theme.

    6. Terms of employment

      (1) Place of assignment
      (Domestic) Ibaraki, Fukushima, Chiba, Tokyo, Fukui, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Gifu, Okayama, Aomori
      (Overseas) Washington, Paris, Vienna

      (2) Holidays
      Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), National holidays, Year-end and new-year holidays, Paid holidays, etc.

      (3) Social insurance
      Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance, Employee’s pension fund, Unemployment insurance, Workers accident compensation insurance, etc.

      (4) Housing
      Dormitory for family and singles

      (5) Working hours
      9:00am-5:30pm (overtime work is required in needs)
      *1 According to work place, working hours would differ.
      *2 In some department, shift working is required.
      *3 Flextime system and discretionary work system are adopted partly.

      (6) Salary (For example)
      ‐Basic salary is provided considering years of experience in accordance with the JAEA regulation.
      -Allowance/benefits
      Commutation allowance, Overtime pay, Service area allowance, Dependent care allowance, Housing allowance, Allowance for technician/researcher/qualified operation chief
      ‐Pay rise: Once a year in October
      ‐Bonus: Twice a year in June and December

      <Annual income example>
      Staff member of three-year career (age 25) with no
      dependents…JPY 4.5 million.
      Staff member of eight-year career (age 30) with no dependents… JPY 6 million.
      Staff member of 13-year career (age 35) with one dependent… JPY 7.25 million.

      【Calculation conditions of the examples】
      Shown above are model annual incomes for a staff member who is a college graduate and lives in Ibaraki Prefecture that works 15hours overtime per month and is provided service area allowance, housing allowance and bonuses.

      *Researchers and engineers are provided allowance (JPY 19,000~33,800/month) according to the certified classes qualified by JAEA qualification system for engineering and research.

      (7) Other systems
      <Welfare program:>
      system of property accumulation savings
      A mutual-aid society
      Group Insurance, Group life and pension scheme
      Insurable to Individual defined contribution pension plan (iDeCo)
      <Care leave system>
      Childcare, nursing care leave systems (partial leave available)
      Leave of Relocating due to Job Transfer of Spouse system

    7. Necessary documents and application procedures

      (1) Curriculum vitae (Application form 1-1) (PDF, WORD)

      (2) Document of Performance in your major (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively) (Application form 1-2) (PDF, WORD)

      (3) University’s transcript (for Bachelor, Master, PhD, respectively

      (4) Certificate of PhD Degree or Certificate of Graduation PhD

      (5) Research career history (with A4 free format)

      (6) List of publications in which your name is underlined, and Copies of major papers

      (7) Research Plan (idea and ambition on research activity with A4 free format about 1000 words)

      (8) Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data*(PDF, WORD)

      *Residents only in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member country of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein,Norway and the United Kingdom are requested to submit this form.

    8. Deadline for submission of application

      Closed at 17:00 on November 10, 2023(Japan Standard Time)

    9. Application Method and Address for Submission

      Please apply from 【D123101126】of Job posting search on JREC-IN

      【Points to Note for Web Application】

      (1) All application forms should be in PDF format and be organized in one ZIP file.

      (2) Name of the ZIP file should be ≪AppRecForSeniorSciInNSEC_(Applicant’s name)≫

      (3) Before handing in, make sure that the file size is under 20MB. .

      (4) Do not set any password for files you hand in.

      (5) After your submission through JREC-IN, we will check your application documents if they are acceptable or not. After that, your application status on JREC-IN will be changed to “Accepted” or “Non-acceptance”. When your status is changed, you will receive an E-mail notification about the change from JREC-IN automatically. The E-mail would not be sent as soon as you hand in, so please check your acceptance status after you get an E-mail notification.

      (6) If there are any faults as for documents, for example list of achievements is not attached, your application will not be accepted. Also, if any of the said elements is lacking, for example subject of ZIP file is missing, your application is treated as non-acceptance.

    10. Document examination

      Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. Review result will be informed by a letter. Application documents will not be returned.

    11. Recruitment examination

      (1) Examination of research achievement
      (Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)

      (2) Oral examination/Interview

    12. Date of recruitment examination (planned)

      December 2023

    13. Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)

      Nuclear Science Research Institute,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
      2-4 Shirane Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
      or
      Can be proceeded on a Web meeting system suggested by JAEA

    14. Result of Recruitment Examination

      The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.

    15. Date of appointment

      In principle, after April 1, 2024 (tentatively)

    16. Travel Expenses

      We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision.
      Detailed information will be provided the candidates.

    17. Reference

      Personnel Section, Personnel Department,
      Japan Atomic Energy Agency
      TEL: +81-29 - 282 - 5726 FAX: +81-29 - 282 - 5819
      E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp(Replace * with @)

      (Reference related to the recruitment field)
      Dr. Yoshihiro Kitatsuji,
      Research Group for Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry, Environment, and Radiation Division, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency
      TEL: +81-29-282-5517 FAX: +81-29-282-6122
      E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)

    18. Points to note

      (1) Applicants who pass the recruitment examination are supposed to submit documents below.
      1) Medical certification
      2) The original of Graduation Certificates (for Bachelor, Master and PhD)
      3) The original of Degree Certificates of PhD

      (2) Candidates without Japanese nationality are required to have the certificate of eligibility by the date of adoption in order to obtain a work permit in Japan.

    19. Treatment of Personal Information

      Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year later.

    20. Other

      The Organization promotes gender equality and welcomes
      applications from women