Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (C21-0301) Full-time

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher

Cryo-electron microscopy analysis, its technical development and support (We are looking for a person who is energetically involved in high-resolution single particle cryo-EM, electron crystallography, tomography, and XFEL crystallography).

Job Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctoral degree or expect to complete a doctoral degree before the start of employment. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with good communication skills.

RIKEN SPring-8 Center (1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo, 679-5148). RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and 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 65 years.

In principle, the first two months of employment is 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. The monthly base salary is 350,300JPY for Research Scientist and 295,100JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, as of April 1st, 2023. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be more than 393,000 JPY for Research Scientist and 331,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). 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 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 (childcare, 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 not permitted on site except in designated smoking areas. Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

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.

Complete CV (with photo and email address), list of research achievement and publications (reviewed papers, presentations, etc.), outline of previous research and aspiration for research after arrival (A4, two pages), letter of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, if available) and consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR.