Affiliation:

Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba (Division of Particle Physics)

Research field, Content of work:

In accordance with the research plan of the COI-NEXT program, “Sustainable AI Enabled by the Co-creation of Quantum Software, HPC, and Simulation Technologies” (Principal Investigator: Synge Todo, The University of Tokyo; Project Period: October 2022 – March 2032), the selected candidate will engage in the subproject titled “Quantum-Classical Hybrid Algorithms Based on Quantum Embedding.” In collaboration with Shinichiro Akiyama (University of Tsukuba), the candidate will work on the development of quantum information compression techniques leveraging tensor networks, as well as the study of quantum-classical hybrid algorithms utilizing tensor network methods for fermionic systems, among other related topics.

Starting date:

As soon as possible after a hiring decision is made (negotiable).

Terms of employment:

Full-time position with possibility of renewal annually, up until March 31, 2031, upon evaluation of the progress.

Annual Salary:

• Annual salary of approximately JPY 4,500,000–5,500,000 under an annual salary system (employment conditions are subject to the University’s regulations). Salary level will be determined in accordance with the University’s rules, taking into account the candidate’s professional experience and qualifications.
• Commuting allowance provided in accordance with the University’s regulations.
• Enrollment in the Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (pension and health insurance).
• Coverage under workers’ compensation insurance and employment insurance.

Working Days and Hours:

• Five days per week (Monday–Friday), 8:30–17:15 (break from 12:15 to 13:15)
• Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
• In principle, the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work applies. Under this system, employees are not required to strictly adhere to fixed daily working hours; instead, they are deemed to have worked a standard 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, regardless of the actual hours worked.

Qualifications:

An applicant needs to have a Doctoral Degree or Ph. D at the start of employment.

Application materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (with photograph)
• List of research activities (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers in the list)
• Reprints of major papers (no more than 3, photocopies acceptable, 1 copy each)
• Summary of research activities (up to about 1000 words)
• Research plan after the appointment (up to about 1000 words)
• Names and contact information of two references who can provide an assessment of the applicant
• Self-Declaration on Specific Categories (the prescribed form can be downloaded from https://www.ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp/reqdocuments/)
• Consent for the handling and extraterritorial transfer of personal data in accordance with the EU-General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (*Submit this form only if you are a resident of member countries of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the prescribed form can be downloaded from https://www.ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp/reqdocuments/)

Selection process:

After screening the application documents, qualified applicants will be invited to have an online interview in Japanese or English.

Selection period:

Until the position is filled

Application submission:

Please indicate “Application for a Postdoctoral Position in Particle Physics” in the subject line and submit a password-protected ZIP file containing documents 1)–8) in PDF format via email to: application-pp[at]ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp (please replace “[at]” with “@”). The password for the ZIP file should be sent separately to: akiyama[at]het.ph.tsukuba.ac.jp (please replace “[at]” with “@”).

If the total file size exceeds 10 MB, please contact the contact person listed below in advance. Please use “Application Documents for SQAI Researcher Position” as the subject line of your email. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within two days of submission, please follow up with the contact person below.

Contact Information:

Shinichiro Akiyama
Division of Particle Physics
Center for Computational Sciences
University of Tsukuba
Tel: +81-29-853-6487
Email: akiyama[at]het.ph.tsukuba.ac.jp ([at] should be replaced by @)

Miscellaneous:

• The personal information in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of selection. After the selection all the personal information will be properly deleted.
• The Center for Computational Sciences has been approved as a Joint Collaborative Research Center by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. We promote interdisciplinary computational sciences, including joint use of our supercomputer systems. The University of Tsukuba conducts its personnel selection process in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
• The University of Tsukuba has established “University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations” based on “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”, and conduct strict examination when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or persons who fall under a specific category.
• Smoking is prohibited on the premises in order to prevent exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace.