Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (26-523) Part-time

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher

Laboratory for Gametogenesis RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Laboratory head: Hiroki Shibuya)

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 Gametogenesis investigates the molecular basis of germ cell-specific biological phenomena by integrating approaches from genetics, cytology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics using model organisms such as mice, opossums (marsupials), and nematodes. Our research focuses particularly on chromosome dynamics during meiosis, mechanisms of homologous recombination, regulation of chromosome segregation, epigenetic regulation, and centriole transformation.

Job Title

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: 1 position

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.

By combining cell biological, genetic, and in silico analyses using mice, opossums, and nematodes, our goal is to elucidate germ cell-specific biological phenomena—including telomere regulation, homologous recombination, centriole transformation, and epigenetic control—and to uncover the mechanisms that ensure the immortality of gametes essential for species survival. Research will begin based on preliminary data already obtained in our laboratory, and is expected to evolve into an original project by incorporating the researcher's own technical expertise and background.

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.

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.

Salary And Benefits

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 total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 449,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist and 383,000 JPY or more for 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 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 ).

The Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to the General Administrative Section at kobe-kosei@ml.riken.jp.

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.