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Number of employees
1 person
Recruitment Theme
Theme: “Research on neutron-based characteristic evaluation technology for lithium-ion batteries or water electrolysis”
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 or the transport phenomena inside electrode materials during water electrolysis, using small‑angle neutron scattering and neutron reflectometry. The theme also includes the development of evaluation technologies necessary for this research.
* Scope of changes in duties: In principle, no changes
Division assigned to (tentative)
Materials and Life Science Division,
J-PARC Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment (tentative)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
* Scope of changes in work location: In principle, no changes
* Measures against passive smoking: Implemented (smoking prohibited indoors)
Contract
From the date of appointment to March 31, 2027
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, 2029.
Terms of employment
(1) Salary: Approximately JY 500,000 per month (including social insurance fee and tax)
* Note that the salary may be changed.
(2) Allowance: Commutation and housing allowances are paid according to the employees.
(3) Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. (Discretionary labor system is applicable.)
(4) Intermission: 12:00 pm-1:00 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.
(8) A trial employment period (6 months) is considered.
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 or water electrolysis.
(2) It does not matter whether or not you have research experience related to the recruitment field.
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 or Norway, and 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 (Replace * with @)
Deadline for submission of application
Rolling (closes once a suitable candidate is selected)
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) Presentation of research achievement
(Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)
(2) Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
Rolling
Place for recruitment examination (planned)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Or online using a web conference system designated by JAEA
Result of recruitment examination
The result of recruitment examination will be notified as soon as possible after the recruitment examination.
Date of appointment
Rolling
Travel Expenses
Travel expenses for the recruitment examination will be reimbursed by bank transfer in accordance with JAEA regulations.
JAEA will only cover the actual travel expenses within Japan. Detailed information will be provided to the applicants.
Reference
AOKI Marina
Human Resources Development Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29 - 282 - 5571 FAX: +81-29 - 282 - 5819
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Mitsutaka Nakamura
Materials and Life Science Division, J-PARC Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-284-3198 FAX: +81-29-284-4571
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*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.
