Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate (26-374) Part-time NEW

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher Or Research Associate

Laboratory for Physical Biology RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Laboratory head: Tatsuo Shibata)

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 Physical Biology is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.

At the Laboratory for Physical Biology, we combine theoretical and experimental approaches from physics and mathematical sciences to address fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology.

Job Title

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate: 1 position

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.

Research Associate

Carry out the research in the laboratory under the direction of their supervisor.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work on projects aimed at uncovering the physical principles underlying force-induced self-organization in cells and tissues, using theoretical approaches and data analysis.

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.

Research Associate

A master's degree holder in the area related to the Job description or a person recognized as having equal ability. A person who also actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist.

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

Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher

• 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to 31st March, 2032.
• 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.

Research Associates

• 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to 31st March, 2032.
• 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.
• 3. Upon evaluation, whether or not the employee actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist, will be judged.

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 be 450,000JPY or more for Research Scientist, 390,000JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher and 320,000JPY or more for Research Associate.

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.

Application and Required Documents

Required Documents

• 1. Complete CV or CV
  • * Email address is required.
  • * Application Number [26-374] 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 the current supervisor, If available)
  • * 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)
  • * If it is difficult to obtain a letter of recommendation from the immediate manager or current supervisor, please obtain one from a third party.
  • * 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, the General Data Protection Regulation, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation) Please review the following web page before submitting the consent form.:
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