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Number of employees
Researcher: 1 person
Recruitment theme
Theme: “Atomic and electronic structure calculations for defect structure of complex concentrated alloys”
The mechanical properties of complex concentrated alloys are studied in Research Group for Radiation Materials Engineering. In the current research theme, the atomic and electronic structure calculations are implemented to understand the relationship between macroscopic mechanical properties and defect structures such as grain boundary and dislocation core structures.
Research Division of assignment
Neutron Science Section,
Fuels and Materials Engineering Division,
Nuclear Science and Engineering Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment
Nuclear Science Research Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki, Japan
Qualification requirements
Candidates must have a doctoral degree (including applicants who will receive their doctoral degree by the time of employment), and must have knowledge on material science and experience with the first-principle and molecular dynamics simulations. Candidates are expected to promote the research on the mechanical properties based on defect structures.
Terms of employment
(1) Salary: Approximately JY400,000 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.
(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 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) Transcripts (for bachelor)
(3) A copy of PhD diploma (for PhD holder) or Certification for expected completion of PhD Course
(4) Copies of major papers (3 major papers)
(5)One or two letter(s) of recommendation written by senior researcher who well knows your research and personality.
* Including one from the current supervisor is better.
* Letter(s) written by a JAEA employee will not be accepted.
* Submit by any of the following way;
1. By mail from applicant after recommender signed and sealed.
Copy or opened one is not accepted.
2. By mail from recommender to JAEA directly (see Article 9. Address of submission of application).
3. By Email from recommender to JAEA directly (see Article 9. Address of submission of application).
Attach the signed letter in PDF format.
(6) 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 is requested to submit this form.
Deadline for submission of application
January 31, 2020
Address of submission of application
Research Co-ordination and Promotion Office,
Nuclear Science and Engineering Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
(Mark with “Application documents for recruitment of a Special Topic Researcher” in red on the envelope)
[ Address for submission of recommendation letter ]
Research Co-ordination and Promotion Office,
Nuclear Science and Engineering Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
or
E-mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @ )
(Write applicant name in subject.)
*Only letter of recommendation will be accepted by Email.
Document examination
Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. The review result will be notified by a letter. Application documents will not be returned to the applicant.
Recruitment examination
Examination of research achievement (Oral presentation using PowerPoint or PDF and Q&A)
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
Late February to early March 2020
Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)
Nuclear Science and Engineering Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.
Contract term (tentative)
From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
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
Ms.China Kawawa, Research Co-ordination and Promotion Office, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency TEL: +81-29-282-6468 FAX: +81-29-282-6122 jinji-saiyogenkaken11[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @ )
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Tomohito Tsuru,
Research Group for Radiation Materials Engineering,
Fuels and Materials Engineering Division,
Nuclear Science and Engineering Center,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-5198 FAX: +81-29-282-6716
jinji-saiyogenkaken11[at]jaea.go.jp (Replace [at] with @ )
Points to note
(1) Applicants who pass the document examination are supposed to submit medical certification.
(2) Required status of residence is needed for applicants without Japanese nationality by the date of adoption in order to work in JAEA, in Japan,
Treatment of personal information
Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment only. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year after submission.
