Technical Scientist / Senior Technical Scientist position in the Safety Management Group

Research Field and Overview
The RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science operates the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory, one of the world’s leading heavy ion accelerator facilities where nuclear physics and other basic and applied research on accelerator science is conducted. The Safety Management Group is responsible for radiation safety and general safety management to ensure that research experiments are conducted safely. The Group manages radiation safety for accelerators, sealed and unsealed radioisotopes, and nuclear fuel material through operation. The Group also maintains and develops radiation safety equipment.

Safety Management Group: 
https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/rnc/saf_manage/index.html

Open Positions: Technical Scientist or Senior Technical Scientist:
1 position.
The position at the time of hiring will be determined through the selection process.

Job description
The candidate will be affiliated with the Safety Management Group of the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science. He/She will conduct radiation safety management and general safety management operations for accelerators, radioisotopes, and nuclear fuel materials. Specifically, the candidate’s main tasks are taking measures to prevent external leakage radiation dose around the accelerator facility of the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory, and maintaining and supervising a radiation working environment to reduce the exposure of workers. To achieve the above, he/she will lead the operation, maintenance, and development of the safety equipment such as radiation management system, etc. Additional duties include conducting research and development on the safety of high intensity beams generated from accelerators, and new unsealed RI applications. As it is necessary to perform these tasks, the candidate must acquire a qualification as First-Class Radiation Protection Supervisor after assuming the position.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and development on topics specified above and to contribute to the management of the Group. Senior Technical Scientist is also expected to assist the Group Director.

Qualification
Doctoral degree (or equivalent research ability and background) in the relevant research field is required.
Experience in radiation safety management is not necessary. Applicants may apply from a wide range of related fields, including nuclear reactors and radiation therapy. Applicant must be able to communicate smoothly and write documents in Japanese.

Start of employment
RIKEN expects that the successful applicant will be able to take up this position at the earliest opportunity after April 1, 2023

Application deadline
For applicant registration: Noon, September 14, 2022 (Japan time).
For revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, September 20, 2022 (Japan time).

Please refer the following URL for details: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20220801_20/index.html