Seeking Part-time workers I or II (W24037) (Tensor Learning Team)

23 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research Field

Information science
Engineering
Technology
Computer science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 Mar 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]
The Center for Advanced Intelligence Project has been launched with subsidy from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan for “Advanced Integrated Intelligence Platform Project (AIP) -Artificial Intelligence/ Big Data/ Internet of Things/ Cybersecurity-”.
The Center conducts fundamental theoretical research and develops an innovative technology, with aiming to advance science and contribute to society or humanity.
This Center is a project with a maximum of 10 years from FY 2016.

[Keywords]
Machine learning, tensor decomposition, tensor networks, adversarial robustness, interpretable machine learning, quantum machine learning

For more information, please refer to the following link:
https://aip.riken.jp/labs/generic_tech/tensor_learn/?lang=en

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

[Work content and job description]
The candidate is expected to conduct research in the field of tensor-based machine learning technology, adversarial machine learning algorithms or simulation of quantum machine learning utilizing tensor networks. We seek self-motivated students with a strong interest in innovative research. The programing skills and knowledge on machine learning algorithms are essential, and the experience of publishing papers at ML major conferences is expected.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
103-0027 Tokyo 1-4-1, Nihonbashi, Chuo RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Research Part-time Worker I or II, several positions
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment: As early as possible

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Hourly wage:1150 yen - 2000 yen
Wages description:Hourly wage
1.1,450-2,000JPY (Research Part-time Worker I )
2,1,150-1,400 JPY (Research Part-time Worker II)
(Hourly salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.)

Commuting allowance
provided (within a pre-determined range.)
Working hours:09:00-15:50
Break time:12:00-12:50
Holidays :Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays, New Year holidays (Dec.29-Jan.3), and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).

Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the number of days and hours worked per week and the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations:Working days
1-5 days per week (weekdays only)

Working hours
The work hours shall be one of the following, with the total time not to exceed 35 hours/week.
1.9:00-15:50
2.9:00-14:50
(Working days and hours are negotiable. However, daily working hours cannot be shifted for different days.)
Employment type:Part-timer
Employment type description:Research Part-time Worker I or II
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The initial contract will be until March 31, 2025.

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on the agreement of both parties, to a maximum of 5 years from the date of hire.
RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Others:There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available by the terms of enployment
Employees' Pension Insurance:available by the terms of enployment
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available by the terms of enployment

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
・Worker’s accident compensation insurance applies. Social insurance will be applied depending on the working conditions.

・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.

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.

2024/5/17：　Updated as of May 17, 2024: “Working hours”

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RIKEN

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124051038&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Saitama

STATUS: EXPIRED