Announcement for Project Researcher Position
1. Recruitment number: 1-2
2. Expected recruitment date: As early as possible after one month from the recruitment
decision (yet, still negotiable)
3. Job title: Project Researcher
4. Working style: Full-time (Fixed-term Project Academic and Administrative Staff)
5. Job Description: At the "Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium " of the University ofTokyo, we will carry out research aimed at "development of quantum computing algorithms
for large-scale molecular quantum chemistry" in collaboration with Hitachi, Ltd.
6. Eligibility:(1) Those who have obtained a doctoral degree or are expected to obtain it by the time theyarrive.
(2) Those interested in research and development of quantum chemical calculations
performed on quantum computers.
(3) Those who can carry out research in collaboration with collaborators in the project.
7. Place of Work: Fumitoshi Sato Laboratory, Institute of Industrial Science, The Universityof Tokyo
4-6-1, Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
8. Contract Term: The first-year contract will be ended on March 31, 2023. The contract isrenewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) according to thefollowing relevant factors, such as budget status, progress of the work assigned, the amountof the work at the end of the term, applicant’s performance, work record, and attitude, andapplicant’s medical conditions.
* Probationary period is 6 months from the date of arrival.
9. Wages and Compensations:(1) To be determined in accordance with The University of Tokyo Regulations. A monthly

payment of JPY300,000 or more, based on experience, achievements, etc., not exceeding
JPY500,000 per month. (Including achievement allowance.)(2) Commuting allowance is JPY55,000 per month at maximum. There is no pay raise system
within the contract period.
10. Social insurance: Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership, employment
insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance. (*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry ofEducation, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
11. Working days and hours:(1) Work 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)*Day offs: Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Yearholidays (December 29 through January 3).
(2) Working hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work applies and workinghours will be deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours 45 minutes per week.
(3) Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.
12. Application: In order for your application to be considered, please submit the following
documents via Email:(1) The University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format(Reference URL: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html)(2) A list of publications (including under printing).
(3) Overview of research achievements to date and enthusiasm (1 to 2 A4 sheets).
(4) Name and contact address for a Recommender.
13. Sending documents: Interested applicants should submit application materials in the PDF
format via Email to: satofumi # iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp. (Please replace # with @ before using thisemail address)*We’ll definitely reply. If you do not receive a reply for more than a day, please contact usagain.
*In case of non-employment, we will discard the recruitment documents.
14. Application deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2022
*The opportunity will be closed when the position is filled.
15. Selection method: All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will bescheduled for an interview.
16. Contact: Fumitoshi Sato, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
4-6-1, Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
Tel: 03-5452-6670
Email: satofumi # iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp. (Please replace # with @ before using this email address)
17. Name of Recruiter: The University of Tokyo
18. Other・ If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations oruniversities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign
governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technologythat are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill yourduties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in suchcases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder
the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.