Seeking a Deputy Director (K24015) (Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Division)

23 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research Field

Engineering
Information science
Computer science
Technology

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

16 May 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research Field]
RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), led by Center Director Satoshi Matsuoka, is an international hub for computational science that promotes “science of computing, by computing, and for computing.” R-CSS positions the technology in which RIKEN has strengths (R-CCS technology) and the software developed by RIKEN that contributes to science, technology, industry, and society (R-CCS software) as its “core competence in computational science driving science as a whole.” R-CCS aims to develop these technologies, disseminate them domestically and internationally, and produce results. In addition, R-CCS utilizes its expertise to operate the supercomputer Fugaku, developed as Japan's national project, in accordance with relevant ordinances.

The Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Division, with the help of external funding and other resources, is working on the establishment of a Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform, which will be a new computational infrastructure for extending computational possibilities by advanced integration of quantum computers (QCs) and supercomputers (HPCs) under the Transformative Research Innovation Platform of RIKEN platforms (TRIP) project being promoted by RIKEN. The project includes the development of software stacks necessary for the establishment of the Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform and the improvement of the usage environment for the quantum HPC platform.

Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Division has three units as follows.

1.Quantum-HPC Hybrid Software Environment Unit
2.Quantum Computing Simulation Unit
3.Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Operations Unit

[Keywords]
quantum computers,quantum-classical hybrid computing,high performance computing

* details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description]
General management of the Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Division and promotion of projects supported by external funding. Detailed descriptions are as follows.

・Management of the project budget and on-going status, and promotion of PR, etc.
・Management of computing resources for quantum computers and HPC (including institutional design, etc.).
・Coordination with universities, research institutes, and companies for the development and utilization of the Quantum HPC Hybrid Platform (including coordination in response to requests for quantum algorithm/application development, etc.).
・Providing guidance, advice, and coordination for research and development related to quantum HPC hybrid computing.
・Other matters necessary for the operation of the Quantum HPC Hybrid Platform Division and the promotion of projects supported by external funding.

Also, including the duties necessary to promote collaboration and cooperation with other centers within RIKEN.

Duties will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on the experience and aptitude of the applicant (successful candidate).

Any changes in duties during the contract period or at the time of contract renewal will be within the scope of the above job description.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
650-0047 Hyogo 7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, RIKEN Center for Computational Science (South Area, Kobe Campus)
or
R-CCS Tokyo office
Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 15th floor
1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, JAPAN
or
R-CCS Wako Branch (Wako Campus)
2-1, Hrosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, JAPAN

Work location is to be adjusted according to the content of the R&D to be conducted, etc.

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Employees may be transferred to other locations when necessary to perform duties, in accordance with relevant regulations.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Job title and number of positions:
Deputy Director / 1 person (full-time/fixed-term)
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment:
At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:7 million yen
Wages description:Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. The monthly base salary is 611,700 JPY as of April 1, 2024. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.
Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
The monthly annual salary at the time of employment will start from 611,700 JPY or higher for this position, with additions based on performance and experience. The monthly annual salary (base salary plus variable salary) at the time of employment for a person with about 20 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral program will be about 810,000 JPY.
Working hours:09:00-17:20
Break time:12:00-12:50
Holidays :Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days per year depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days per year depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations:Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). However, the employee may change starting and finishing times at their own discretion if it does not interfere with work performance.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Deputy Director
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1.One-year fixed-term employment contract for a full-time management position. Renewable based on evaluation, up to seven years from the initial date of hire.
2.RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude; and the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.

RIKEN hires personnel through open calls for indefinite-term positions with a mandatory retirement age of 61 (applicable for fiscal year 2024) and offers a subsequent re-employment program allowing hiring until age of 65. Any scientists at RIKEN, including fixed-term Deputy Directors, are eligible to apply to open calls for indefinite-term positions.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary.
The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Transportation expenses:available
Others:Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
Others:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on site.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
The Kobe Branch has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe.
For details, please send an email to the HR at kobe-kosei [at] riken.jp.

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako.
For details, please send an email to the Wako HR at kids [at] riken.jp.

RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

Additional comments

Handling Personal Data:
Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Notes:
RIKEN actively utilizes a telecommuting system. Employees can work from home if they get permission from their supervisor.
Please contact r-ccs-kikaku [at] ml.riken.jp for more information.
In principle, submitted application documents will not be returned.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RIKEN

Country

Japan

City

Hyogo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124051044&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Saitama

STATUS: EXPIRED