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Number of employees
Special Topic Researcher: 1 person
Recruitment theme
Theme: Large-Scale Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on Adsorption Phenomena of Radionuclides on Clay Minerals
We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher (Special Topic Researcher) in computational science. The selected researcher will work on obtaining scientific knowledge on the migration behavior of radionuclides in the environment for the safe geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste by performing large-scale molecular dynamics simulations of radionuclide adsorption phenomena on clay minerals using a supercomputer. (This project is part of the "Technical Development Project for Geological Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste (Development of Technology for Safety Assessment and Verification of Safety Assessment for Geological Disposal (Development of Comprehensive Assessment Technology for Migration of Nuclides)" of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.)
Research Position of assignment(tentative)
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment(tentative）
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
178-4 Wakashiba, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0871, Japan
Qualification of recruitment
The candidate for this position must have a doctoral degree and a research career as a post-doc researcher for more than one year. In addition, the candidate must have enough knowledge and experience in simulations in physics or chemistry.
Terms of employment
(1) Salary: Based on ability and performance.
(2) Allowance: Commuting and housing allowances are paid in accordance with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency's employee salary regulations.
(3) Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
(4) Intermission: 12:00pm-1:00pm.
(5) Holiday, leaves: Weekends (Sat. and Sun.), Japanese national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual leave, etc.
(6) Social Insurance, etc.: Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, corporate pension fund, employment insurance, workers accident compensation insurance.
(7) Welfare: Family resident and dormitory are available.
(8) Trial period: 6 months.
Necessary documents
(1) Special Topic Researcher application form（PDF、WORD）
Form 1: Application form
Form 2: Purpose of research
Form 3: Reasons for applying for this position
Form 4: Result of research you have performed
Form 5: List of publications
(2) Copies of diploma of Ph.D.
(3) Copies of major papers (3 major papers)
(4) One or two letter(s) of recommendation (free format)
* Please attach and submit as a PDF format of senior researcher personally signed recommendation form.
* Letter(s) written by a JAEA employee will not be accepted.
* Including one from the current supervisor is better.
(5) Consent for the treatment of personal data* (PDF, WORD)
* Residents only in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway and United Kingdom are requested to submit this form.
Deadline for submission of application
July 14 (Fri), 2023.
Address of submission of application
Applicants
Via e-mail to jinji-saiyo[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @)
Title: “Application documents for recruitment of a Special Topic Researcher, T Center for Computational Science & e-Systems, FY2023)”
Attachment file: All the documents shown in 7. (above), except for the 7.(5), as the PDF (.pdf) format.
Recommender
Via e-mail to jinji-saiyo[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @)
Title: “Recommendation letter about ”
Attachment file: The signed letter in PDF format.
Document examination
Applicants will be examined based on application documents. The result will be informed by e-mail or phone written in application form. Application documents will not be returned.
Recruitment examination
Research results examination (Oral presentation using PowerPoint file or PDF, and Q&A)
Interviews (oral examination)
Overseas applicant may use Zoom if necessary.
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
Late August, 2023.
Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
4F The University of Tokyo Kashiwanoha Campus Station Satellite
178-4, Wakashiba, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0871, Japan
or
Tokyo Office,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
19F Fukoku Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-8577, Japan
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result will be announced by a letter after examination.
Contract term(tentative)
From October, 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2024
(The contract term can be extended up to March 31, 2027 upon annual review of research achievements and upon the funding from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.)
Travel Expenses
We will cover your travel expenses in Japan for the recruitment examination in accordance with JAEA travel allowance regulations.
Detailed information will be provided to the candidates.
Contact & inquiries
Masashi Kusano
Personnel Section
Personnel Department
765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1184, Japan
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Tel: +81-29-282-9482
Fax: +81-229-282-7687
E-mail: jinji-saiyo[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Masahiko Okumura
Principal Researcher
Computer Science Research and Development Office
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-70-1386-0059
FAX: +81-4-7135-2382
E-Mail: jinji-saiyo[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @)
Points to note
(1) Selected candidate is required to submit a health certificate obtained in the last six month (including height, weight, eyesight, urine test results, chest X-ray results, etc.).
(2) Status of residence in Japan is required for candidates without Japanese nationality by the date of recruitment in order to work in Japan Atomic Energy Agency.
Treatment of personal information
Submitted personal information will be only used for recruitment. Personal information of the selected candidate will be used for employment control as well. Other candidates’ personal information will be discarded after one year from its submission.
