Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-1570) Part-time

Postdoctoral Researcher

In principle, Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those who obtained a doctoral degree no more than 5 years ago.

The successful candidate will conduct research on plant sex determination and sex chromosome evolution using the dioecious plant Silene latifolia, as part of the Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A), “Sex Chromosome Cycle.” The primary focus will be the functional characterization of genes involved in sex determination. Molecular genetic analyses, gene expression analyses, genomic analyses, and related approaches will be used to elucidate the functions of sex-determining genes on the sex chromosomes and their roles in sex chromosome evolution.

This research will be conducted as part of the basic research activities of the Ion Beam Breeding Group, which aim to understand the relationships among genes, chromosomes, and phenotypes through mutation-based approaches. The successful candidate will also collaborate with researchers participating in the “Sex Chromosome Cycle” research area to advance our understanding of the mechanisms of plant sex determination and sex chromosome evolution.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in relevant fields, or is a prospective PhD candidate who is scheduled to obtain a doctoral degree before the first day of work.

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: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to March 31, 2031 of employment. 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 monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be 382,265 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.

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 Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.