Seeking a Technical Staff II (26-961)
Laboratory / Division
Laboratory for Protein Conformation Diseases
RIKEN Center for Brain Science
(Team Director: Motomasa Tanaka)
Outline of Laboratory / Division
Our laboratory conducts research aimed at elucidating the pathology of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, focusing on protein misfolding, aggregation, amyloidosis, and mRNA translation, using a multifaceted approach that integrates neuroscience, biophysics, structural biology, various omics, and yeast genetics.
For more details, please refer to the following link:
Laboratory for Protein Conformation Diseases website
Job title and Job description
Job title
Technical Staff II: 1 position
Job description
Technical support for experiments aimed at elucidating neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders involving abnormal protein aggregation and dysregulated RNA translation, under the supervision of a supervisor.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Qualification
The candidate should possess a master’s degree in a related field and relevant research experience.
Work location
RIKEN Wako Campus (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary, in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Salary and benefits
- 1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year of 2028(March 31,2029).
- 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.
In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period.
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.
Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
- The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
- Annual salary at the time of hiring will be paid monthly in the amount of 278,800 JPY or more.
RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.
Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). If necessary, employees may be instructed to work outside of these hours.
Days off include Saturdays and Sundays, 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).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
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.
Application and required documents
Required documents
- 1.Complete CV or CV
- *RIKEN CV: Write the RIKEN job ad number “26-961”, indicated in the parentheses next to the job title, in the RIKEN job ad number section in the upper right corner of your CV.
- *Original CV: Write down in the notes section of your CV the number written next to the title of the job position (e.g. 26-961).
- 2.List of research achievements
(including ResearcherID or Google Scholar ID, if available) - 3.List of acquired skills
- 4.Reason for applying for the post (Personal strengths, motivation, etc.)
- 5.A letter of recommendation (from the current or previous supervisor, if possible)
- *Please specify the referee’s contact information (Name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address)
- 6.Agreement on handling of personal information (Handling of personal information based on the Hiring Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy)
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How to apply
The above documents, except the letters of recommendation, should be combined into a single ZIP file and uploaded to the following link:
The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address.
After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (motomasa.tanaka@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
Letters of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name "RIKEN Technical Staff II [applicant’s name] (Recommendation letter)". Please specify the applicant's name, and referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation.
After the referees upload the letter of recommendation, please let us (motomasa.tanaka@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: motomasa.tanaka@riken.jp
Note: None of the submitted documents will be returned.
Deadline
Open until the position is filled
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.
Selection process
Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.
Notification of hiring decision
The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.
Start of Employment
March 1, 2027 (Negotiable)
Contact Information
RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Laboratory for Protein Conformation Diseases
Email: motomasa.tanaka@riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.