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Number of employees
Researcher: 1 person
Recruitment Field
(1)Research field:
Neutron Science
(2)Research theme
Research on neutron-based characteristic evaluation technology for lithium-ion batteries
(Summary)
As part of the research on neutron-based characteristic evaluation technology for lithium-ion batteries that the J-PARC Center has been conducting since FY2019 in collaboration with Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., we will carry out research and development using the intense pulsed neutron beam at the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility at J-PARC. The research theme is the study of the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries by small-angle neutron scattering and neutron reflectometry. The theme also includes the development of evaluation technologies necessary for this research.
Division assigned to (tentative)
Materials and Life Science Division,
J-PARC Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment (tentative)
J-PARC Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Contract
From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
Based on evaluations, an individual who shows significant performance may have their contracts renewed annually, contingent on continued funding from Toyota Central R&D Labs.. In this case, the contract can be extended until March 31, 2028.
Qualification requirements
(1) Having a PhD degree at starting date of contract, but not exceed 8 years after taking PhD. Candidates are expected to have the desire and ability to research on neutron-based characteristic evaluation technology for lithium-ion batteries.
(2) It does not matter whether or not you have research experience related to the recruitment field.
Terms of employment
(1) Salary: Approximately JPY500,000 per month (including social insurance fee and tax)
(2) Allowance: Commutation and housing allowances are paid according to employees.
(3) Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. (Discretionary labor system is applicable.)
(4) Intermission: 12:00pm-1:00pm
(5) Holiday: Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, year-end holidays, paid holidays.
(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 employment period (6 months) is considered.
Necessary documents
(1) Application form（PDF, WORD）
(2) Transcripts (for bachelor)
(3) Photocopy of PhD diploma (who has a PhD) or Certification for expected completion of PhD course (who is in PhD course).
(4) One or two letter(s) of recommendation (the format is free), signed by the evaluator. It is recommended that one of the evaluators is a supervisor of the candidate. JAEA staff cannot be an evaluator.
(5) Consent for the treatment of personal data *(PDF, WORD)
*If you are resident in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or United Kingdom, please submit this form.
Application Method and Address for Submission
Send all documents in the PDF format to the following email address. The title should be “Application documents for recruitment of a Special Topic Researcher (Applicant Name)”. A recommendation letter should be sent to the same email address, directly from the recommender.
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
Deadline for submission of application
Closed at 17:00 on January 31, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Document examination
Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. Review result will be informed by e-mail. Application documents will not be returned.
Recruitment examination
(1) Examination of research achievement
(Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)
(2) Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
February, 2025
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
*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 e-mail.
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result of recruitment examination will be notified as soon as possible after the recruitment examination.
Date of appointment
after April 1, 2025 (tentatively)
Travel Expenses
We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision.
Detailed information will be provided the candidates. (Only who passes Examination of research achievement paid travel expenses)
Reference
MURAKAMI Makoto
Human Resources Development Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29 - 282 - 5919 FAX: +81-29 - 282 - 5819
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Yukinobu Kawakita
Materials and Life Science Division, J-PARC Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-284-3156 FAX: +81-29-284-4571
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
Points to note
(1) The successful applicant will be required to submit a medical certificate in English taken within 6 months (including height, weight, eyesight, urinalysis, chest X-ray).
(2) The successful applicant, who is not a Japanese National, will be required to obtain the necessary visa status to work in Japan by the date of adoption.
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.
Other
The Organization promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from women.
