HOME > News & Information > Recruitment > Recruitment for a Senior Post Doctoral Fellow (Fixed Term Researcher) (Center for Computational Science & e-Systems)
Number of employees
One person
Recruitment theme
Theme
Development of an AI-Integrated Simulation System Using Accelerators
Summary
The System Computational Science Center conducts research and development related to the decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and advancing backend countermeasures at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. This theme involves developing atomic/molecular simulation methods using accelerators such as GPUs, as well as automated spectral analysis techniques for synchrotron radiation data. Additionally, we will establish an assistance environment utilizing large-scale language models and other technologies.
Assigning Organization
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Work Location
Center for Computational Science & e-Systems,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
178-4 Wakashiba, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0871, Japan
Compensation
Annual salary system based on ability and performance, various social insurances, transportation allowance, family housing available, and a single dormitory provided.
Terms of employment
(1) Salary: Commensurate salary with the applicant’s work experience.
(2) Allowance:Commutation and housing allowances are paid according to employees.
(3) Working Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
(4) Intermission: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm.
(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
Eligibility Requirements
(1) Holders of a doctoral degree with at least one year of full-time teaching or research experience at a university or similar institution.
(2) Individuals with proven experience in developing numerical computation techniques utilizing accelerators such as GPUs.
(3) Those with experience in research and development related to machine learning are preferred.
Required Documents
(1) Curriculum vitae specified in this organization's format (PDF or Word)
(2) Research experience statement specified in this organization's format (PDF or Word)
(3) Research history document (A4 format, free style), list of research achievements (A4 format, free style), and reprints of major papers
※ For the list of research achievements, underline the applicant's name.
(4) Copy of degree certificate
(5) One or two letters of recommendation (in any format)
※ Request these letters from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's research content and personal qualities. Letters must be from sources other than this organization.
※ It is preferable for one letter to be from the current supervisor.
※ The recommender should directly submit the hand-signed recommendation letter as a PDF attachment via email to the address specified below.
(6) Consent form regarding handling of personal information (PDF or Word)
※ Submission of item (6) is restricted to residents of the EEA (European Economic Area) member states (EU member countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).
Submission Deadline
February 13, 2026 (Friday) - Must arrive by this date
Application Submission
Email all documents to the following address, using the following subject line format: "Fixed-term Research Fellow Application (Center for Computational Science & e-Systems) - [Applicant's Full Name]." Please submit all required documents in PDF format to the following email address. If the subject line is missing or incomplete, the application will not be processed. Recommendation letters may also be submitted directly to the following email address by the recommender. Email: jinji-saiyogenkaken11[at]jaea.go.jp (Please replace [at] with @.)
Document Review
Applications will be reviewed to determine eligible candidates for the selection examination. Results of the document review will be notified in writing. Please understand that submitted application materials will not be returned.
Recruitment Examinations
(1) Research Achievement Review (oral presentation using PowerPoint or similar tools, followed by Q&A)
(2) Interview Examination
Recruitment Test Date (Scheduled)
March 2026
Recruitment Test Venue
178-4 Wakashiba, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0871, Japan, or via Web conference system (Zoom)
Examination Results
Results of the recruitment examination will be notified promptly in writing after the examination period ends.
Employment Date (Planned)
May 1, 2026
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
Mr. Ryota Tazawa
Human Resources Development Section,
Human Resources Development Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1184, Japan
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
AI/DX 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 @)
Important Notes
(1) Those who have been offered employment must submit a separate medical examination report (containing measurements of height, weight, urine test results, and chest X-ray findings, dated within six months). (2) If you do not hold Japanese nationality, you must obtain the status of residence in Japan for employment at Japan Atomic Energy Agency by the scheduled start date.Treatment of personal information
The personal information you provide will be used for the recruitment screening process. For those selected for employment, the personal information will remain in use for post-employment management purposes. For others, the information will be discarded one year after submission.
