Research Scientist / Technical Scientist, Accelerator Group

Research Scientist / Technical Scientist, Accelerator Group

Research Field and Overview

The accelerator group, consisting of seven teams, is pursuing various upgrade programs for the world-leading heavy-ion accelerator facility, RI-Beam Factory (RIBF), to enhance the accelerator performance and operation efficiency. We are also promoting developments of the RIBF for applications to a variety of research fields.

Accelerator Group: https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/rnc/accel/

RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science (RNC): https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/rnc/index.html

Open Positions

Research Scientist or Technical Scientist: 1 position

The position at the time of hiring will be determined through the selection process.

Job description

The successful candidate is to belong to the Ion Source Team. The candidate will be involved in the upgrade and operation of the existing ECR ion sources, aiming to increase the intensity and stability of the heavy-ion beams at RIKEN RI-Beam Factory (RIBF). The candidate will also carry out R&D on new heavy-ion sources. Through these R&D activities, the candidate is expected to play a central role in future upgrade of RIBF.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the management of the team.

Ion Source Team: https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/rnc/accel/ion_src/index.html

Qualification

Doctoral degree (or equivalent research ability and background) in the relevant research field.

Experiences on the ion source and particle accelerators are not necessarily required.

Start of employment

RIKEN expects that the successful applicant will be able to take up this position at the earliest opportunity after July 1, 2024.

Application deadline

For applicant registration: Noon, December 8, 2023 (Japan time)

For revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, December 15, 2023 (Japan time)

Please refer the following link for details:

https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_15/index.html