Recruitment for Assistant Principal Engineer
(career engineering staff recruitment)
－Integrated Support for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development (Permanent position)－

1. 1. Number of employees

      Engineering staff 1 person

   2. Recruitment Field

      (1) Work area:
      Nuclear Nonproliferation, Nuclear Security and Human Resource Development

      (2) Major work theme:
      Technology Development for nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security
      (Summary)
      The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as "JAEA") undertakes integrated support for nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear security, nuclear human resource development, leveraging its extensive knowledge, experience, and technological expertise to contribute to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
      This position focuses on the development of technologies applicable to nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, including nuclear detection and measurement technologies, nuclear forensics, and technical cooperation with the CTBTO verification regime. Specific responsibilities include the development of active neutron measurement technologies, wide-area monitoring systems, and gamma-ray/neutron measurement and imaging techniques for initial response to nuclear security incidents. The role also involves simulation analysis and system development related to neutron and gamma-ray detectors, collaboration in the operation of the CTBTO International Monitoring System, and the implementation and management of R&D programs and projects in the field of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security.
      As this is a permanent staff position, the successful candidate may, depending on their aptitude and the needs of organization, be assigned other duties and/or reassigned to other departments in the future.

   3. Division assigned to (tentative)

      Technology Development Promotion Office
      Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development (ISCN)
      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, Japan

   5. Qualifications and requirements

      (1) A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D. in Science or Engineering)

      (2) A solid understanding of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, along with experience in the development and application of radiation measurement technologies, such as neutron and gamma-ray detection

      (3) Proven experience in technical development and collaboration within an international environment

   6. Terms of Employment

      Refer to the attached sheets "Terms of Employment"

   7. Necessary documents and application procedures

      (1) Curriculum vitae (using the JAEA designated format) (PDF, WORD)

      (2) Record of Academic Specialization (for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD degrees, using the JAEA designated format) (PDF, WORD)

      (3) University graduation certificate etc. (Bachelor’s degree certificate, Master's and PhD course completion certificate)

      (4) Academic transcript (for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs)

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

      (6) Research History(free format, A4 size), List of research achievements (free format, A4 size), list of publications in which your name is underlined (free format, A4 size), and Copies of major publications

      (7) Work History (free format, A4 size)

      (8) Statement of Purpose – A document outlining how the applicant intend to approach and contribute to the assigned responsibilities after joining JAEA. (free format, approximately 1000 words, A4 size)

      (9) Consent form for the handling of Personal Data* (using the JAEA designated format) (PDF, WORD)
      *Residents only in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member country of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein Norway or United Kingdom are requested to submit this form.

   8. Deadline for submission of application

      Close the date as soon as a suitable candidate is selected.

   9. Application Method and Address for Submission

      (1) Send a PDF of the "6. Necessary documents and application procedures " mentioned above to the email address below.

      (2) In the body of the email, include the following information:
      ①Name (furigana), and ②contact information (telephone number and email address).

      (3) The subject line should read "Career Recruitment of Assistant Principal Engineer (ISCN) [Name]."

      (4) If the subject line and contents of the application are incomplete, the application may be rejected.

      (5) After confirmation by the secretariat, you will be notified of the acceptance or non-acceptance of your application.
      If you do not receive a response within two business days, please contact us via email.

      *Depending on the size of your application documents, we may not be able to receive your email.
      If your application is large, please contact us in advance of the submission deadline.

      Email address for submission:
      jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp (Please replace the * with an @ sign.)

   10. Document examination

       Application documents will be reviewed to determine candidates eligible for the subsequent recruitment process. Review result will be notified vie e-mail or written correspondence. Please note that application documents will not be returned.

   11. Recruitment examination

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

       (2) Oral examination/Interview

   12. Date of recruitment examination (planned)

       At any time

   13. Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)

       Headquarters, Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
       765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1184, Japan
       *Depending on the situation, we may conduct a recruitment test on the Web. For details, we will contact those who have passed the document screening by email.

   14. Result of Recruitment Examination

       The results of the recruitment examination will be promptly communicated to applicants.

   15. Expected date of appointment

       In principle, after December 1, 2025 (tentatively)

   16. Travel Expenses

       Travel expenses will be reimbursed after the recruitment examination in accordance with our rules.
       Detailed information will be provided to the candidates.

   17. Reference

       Human Resources Development Department,
       Japan Atomic Energy Agency
       TEL: +81-29 - 282 - 9482 FAX: +81-29 - 282 – 7687
       E-Mail: jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)

       (Reference related to the recruitment field)
       Yutaka Tomita,
       Technology Development Promotion Office
       Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development
       Japan Atomic Energy Agency
       TEL: +81-29 - 282 – 9482
       E-Mail: jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp(Replace * with @)

   18. Points to note

       (1) Applicants who pass the recruitment examination are supposed to submit documents below.
       Medical certification

       (2) Candidates without Japanese nationality are required to obtain the appropriate residence status to work at JAEA by the expected date of employment.

   19. Treatment of Personal Information

       Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment and the selection purposes. For those who are hired, the information will continue to be used for employment management after hiring. Personal information of other applicants will be securely disposed 1 year after submission.