Laboratory Theoretical Nuclear Physics Laboratory (Head: Takashi Nakatsukasa) Outline Please refer to this page Available Position Postdoctoral Researcher Job Description Successful applicants will carry out research relating to one of the following research topics: Nuclear density functional theories. Large-amplitude collective motion in nuclei and finite many-body systems. Development of new technologies for computer simulations of nuclear systems. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. with strong background in quantum many-body theory for nuclear structure and/or reaction. Experience in researches using the density functional theory is preferable but not required. Location RIKEN Nishina Center 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama 351-0198, Japan Contract Conditions The term of the contract shall be up to one year until the end of the current fiscal year. Thereafter, the contract is renewable annually upon evaluation until March 2012. Salary shall be determined on an annual basis. Social health insurance, commuting and housing allowances are provided. Days off are weekends, public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3) and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. Documents for Application (1) CV. (2) List of publications. (3) Brief description of previous research and future research plans (about one A4 page each). (4) Names and addresses of two persons for reference. Deadline December 25, 2009. Selection Process Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. Start of Employment April 1, 2010 or later, but negotiable. Contact Information Takashi Nakatsukasa Theoretical Nuclear Phyiscs Laboratory RIKEN Nishina Center 2-1, Hirosawa, Wako-shi Saitama 351-0198, Japan Phone: +81-48-467-4047 Fax: +81-48-462-5314 E-mail: kakuri_wakate@ribf.riken.jp Send Application to Takashi Nakatsukasa E-mail: kakuri_wakate@ribf.riken.jp with attached PDF files. Applicants are encouraged to contact Takashi Nakatsukasa prior to a formal application.