Job Openings

Job Openings (RIKEN Website)

Programs for Junior Scientists

RIKEN offers outstanding opportunities for young researchers and engineers at the early stages of their careers through short- and long-term programs funded by RIKEN.

Job Openings R-CCS Research Part-time Worker for Young Talents such as Student (RIKEN Website)
R-CCS Internship Programs
Young researchers (Young Researcher Introduction PDF 210KB) and engineers (Young Engineer Introduction PDF (in Japanese) 759KB) who complete the internship program often go on to join research teams/units, where they actively contribute to ongoing projects.
Junior Research Associate Program (RIKEN Website)
This program provides part-time positions at RIKEN for those enrolled in Japanese university PhD programs to conduct research under the guidance of RIKEN scientists.
International Program Associate (RIKEN Website)
This program provides an opportunity for International Program Associates (IPAs) to conduct research at RIKEN under the supervision of RIKEN scientists as part of their work toward obtaining a PhD. IPAs are non-Japanese doctoral candidates, attending a Japanese or overseas graduate school participating in RIKEN’s joint graduate program, and RIKEN provides them with a daily living allowance and may cover their housing costs for up to a maximum of three years while they are at RIKEN.
Special Postdoctoral Researchers Program (RIKEN Website)
This program provides a venue for creative researchers that received their PhD within the past five years to pursue independent research for a period of three years. RIKEN provides a vibrant research environment for young researchers of different nationalities that wish to actively pursue their research in the global arena.