Overview
RIKEN is recruiting one indefinite-term Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist for the High-Energy QCD Theory Research Team in Wako, Saitama.
Full job description
The role conducts theoretical research on QCD dynamics across energy scales and integrates theory with experimental data, while helping build the research team and collaborate with Japan's QCD community. RIKEN lists monthly salary plus discretionary allowance of at least JPY 640,000 for Research Scientist and JPY 670,000 for Senior Research Scientist, with commuting and housing allowances and social insurance.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants need a doctoral degree or equivalent research ability in the relevant field and at least seven years of experience after the doctoral degree.
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Verification notes
Verified current on 1 September 2026 directly on RIKEN Careers. Posting 26-1024 is an indefinite-term Wako position with a September 30, 2026 deadline and an active official document-upload application route.
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