Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (25-3338)(Cognitive Somnology RIKEN Hakubi Research Team)

13 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research Field

Anthropology
Biological sciences
Ethics in health sciences
Chemistry
Environmental science
Technology
Pharmacological sciences
Medical sciences
Neurosciences
Agricultural sciences
Criminology
Arts
Philosophy
Sociology
Management sciences
Language sciences
Juridical sciences
Religious sciences
Literature
Psychological sciences
Political sciences
Economics
Educational sciences
Geography
Ethics in natural sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Cultural studies
Ethics in physical sciences
History
Demography
Communication sciences
Engineering
Information science
Computer science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

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 a 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
Why do we think and behave the way we do? Accumulating evidence suggests that the sleeping brain plays a fundamental role in shaping cognition and behavior. In the Cognitive Somnology RIKEN Hakubi Research Team, we integrate advanced neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI), electrophysiological (EEG), and psychophysical approaches to uncover the mechanisms through which sleep sculpts the human mind.
【Keywords】Sleep,Learning,Cognition,Insight,Dream,MRI,EEG,MRS

* 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 successful candidate is expected to conduct research and other related activities on human sleep, perception and cognition, using neuroimaging techniques such as simultaneous fMRI, fMRS and EEG. The candidate is also expected to develop cutting-edge methods for 3 Tesla and 7 Tesla MRI.

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
351-0198 Saitama ,2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Wako Campus
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:2 person(s)
Number of hired description:Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher, 2 positions

Research Scientist is defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years.
Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment
As early as possible

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030539&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 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.
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientist.
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 depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (caring for a sick child, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations:This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year of 2027 (March 31, 2028).
2.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. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
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]
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.
*Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
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.
The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp .

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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RIKEN

Country

Japan

City

Saitama

Geofield

Contact

City

Saitama

STATUS: EXPIRED

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