Seeking Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (26-1523)
Laboratory / Division
Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation
Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
(Team Director: Tomoya Kitajima)
Outline of Laboratory / Division
The Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) views the functions of molecules, cells, and organs that support all life stages of organisms as a dynamic system, and aims to elucidate developmental, growth and aging phenomena as well as apply their findings to develop regenerative medicine and diagnostics, thereby contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancies.
The Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.
In our laboratory, we study chromosome segregation in oocytes, eggs, zygotes and early embryos, as well as their errors including age-associated ones. We use multiple mammalian models including mice. We conduct research taking advantage of cell biological techniques such as live imaging, cell engineering approaches using micromanipulation, molecular biology including synthetic biology, and other technologies.
Job title and Job description
Job title
Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: a few positions
Position-specific tasks are as follows:
- Research Scientist
- Carry out research and other work in accordance with research themes of the laboratory.
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Carry out research and other work in accordance with laboratory research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors.
Job Description
Basic research toward understanding and controlling mechanisms for chromosome segregation in oocytes, eggs, zygotes and early embryos, and preventing their errors. Successful applicants are requested to conduct experiments and analyses for the JST-CREST research project “Generation of Aneuploidy-Free Embryos through Artificial Intracellular Components”.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Qualification
- Common to all positions
- A person who is able to dedicate themselves to the job by communicating, coordinating and collaborating smoothly with people in and out of the laboratory. Ideal candidates will be motivated to pursue research that combines their own expertise with the strengths of our laboratory, explores freely conceived ideas, or builds on these approaches to develop highly original, ambitious, and creative projects.
- Research Scientist
- A PhD holder in the area related to the Job description.
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- A PhD holder who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in the area related to the Job description. Including those who expect to obtain a doctoral degree before starting the position.
Work location
RIKEN Kobe Campus-East-West
2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047 (Developmental Biology Buildings)
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, up to 2032 March 31.
- 2.RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload 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. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
- The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
- The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientist, and 382,610 JPY or morefor Postdoctoral Researcher.
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. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at kobe-jobs@riken.jp.
This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
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).
- *Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
- *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 Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to kobe-kosei@ml.riken.jp.
Application and required documents
Required documents
- 1.Complete CV or CV
- *Email address is required.
- *Application Number [26-1523] and position to apply (e.g. Research Scientist) should be clearly written at top-right in the margin.
- *Format is free. Or the format attached is available.
- 2.List of research achievement and publications (Please categorize : Original article, Review article, Book, Conference presentation, Others)
(including ResearcherID or Google Scholar ID, if available) - 3.Summary of past research and the result (about 2 pages of A4 paper)
- 4.Plans for the future research once appointed (about 1 page of A4 paper)
- 5.One letter of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's qualifications (which is usually the current supervisor)
- *The letter of recommendation should be addressed to “Center Director, Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research”.
- *Please specify the referee’s contact information (name, affiliation, job title, phone number and email address)
- *The referee should not be a person who belongs to the laboratory you apply for.
- 6.Certificate of degree awarded or PhD diploma (copy), Certificate of graduation from the last school or graduation certificate from the last school (copy)
- 7.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 combined into a single PDF or ZIP file should be uploaded to the following link:
The uploaded file name should contain the job ad number “26-1523” and the applicant’s name.
When you upload the file, your contact email address is required.
After you uploaded the file, please let us (kobe-jobs@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
The letters of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name "Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation [applicant’s name] (Letter of recommendation)". Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation.
- After the referees uploaded the letter of recommendation, please let us (kobe-jobs@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
- If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: kobe-jobs@riken.jp.
Note: All the submitted documents will not 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.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Job Seekers
To ensure a safe and proper environment throughout our recruitment process, RIKEN has established the Guidelines for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Job Seekers and strictly enforces compliance among all staff members.
Selection process
Selection will be made based on application screening and interview. After documents screening, only successful applicants will be invited for interview. No inquiries on the selection process and results will be answered.
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
As early as possible
Contact information
For inquiries on this open position, please contact below by email:
Research Personnel Affairs Section, Human Resources Strategy Division, Human Resources Group, RIKEN
Email: kobe-jobs@riken.jp
*If you have any research-related questions, please contact tomoya.kitajima@riken.jp (Tomoya Kitajima, Team Director, Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation)