Seeking a Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist (26-1065) Part-time

Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist

Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Team Director: Shuichi Onami)

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 Developmental Dynamics is recruiting research/technical employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below. Toward a predictive understanding of the development of multicellular organisms, The Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics is developing mathematical models of developmental systems and technologies for quantitative developmental biology, by combining molecular cell biology, biophysics, genome sciences, computational sciences, information sciences, mathematical sciences, etc.

For more details about the laboratory, please visit our website: Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics | RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

We are recruiting a Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist who will conduct research and development related to one (or more) of the following topics related to the SSBD. The SSBD is an integrated database of bioimaging data that our team is developing and operating.

• Functional enhancement of the integrated database SSBD.
• International collaborative research and development related to the establishment of a global sharing system for bioimaging data.
• Development of a platform to accelerate the utilization of bioimaging data.

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.

Eligible Applicants (those who meet any of the following conditions):

• Individuals with experience in designing and building relational databases
• Individuals proficient in data manipulation and management using SQL
• Individuals with experience in backend development using Django or similar frameworks
• Individuals with experience in implementing file upload functionality with metadata input
• Individuals capable of frontend development using JavaScript or similar technologies
• Individuals with experience in developing APIs that connect databases and frontends
• Individuals with experience in developing data search and result display features through web browsers
• Individuals with experience in designing and implementing automated publishing systems, including scheduling and workflow management

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.

A PhD holder in the area related to the Job description.

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.

A holder of master's or higher degree, with a great deal of expertise and skills related to Job description. Or, a person recognized as having equal ability with more than 5 years of experience in the related area.

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 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 448,990 JPY or more. The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 5 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completing their doctoral course will be approximately 539,000 JPY.

The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 382,610 JPY or more.

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 Administration 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.

Required documents:

• Complete CV or CV
• List of research achievement and publications
• Summary of past research and the result
• Plans for the future research upon appointment
• Acquisition of competitive external funds
• One letter of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's qualifications
• Agreement on handling of personal information

The above documents except the letters of recommendation combined into a single PDF or ZIP file should be uploaded to the following link:

(26-1065) Application for Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist of Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics

The letters of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees to the following link with the file name “Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics [applicant's name] (Letter of recommendation)”. Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the letter of recommendation.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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.

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.

At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)

We highly recommend contacting Dr Onami (sonami@riken.jp) in advance of your official application.

For inquiries on this open position, please contact below by email: Research Personnel Affairs Section, Human Resources Strategy Division, Human Resources Group, RIKEN kobe-jobs@riken.jp

• * If you have any research-related questions, please contact sonami@riken.jp (Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics, Dr. Onami)