RIKEN
Call of applications for the position of
Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) for FY2008
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) for fiscal 2008 at RIKEN, an Independent Administrative Institution for basic research in a broad range of scientific fields.
1. Description
There is a pressing need to make the most of creative and basic research potential if we are to pioneer new frontiers in science and technology on a global scale in the 21st century. And for this our greatest hope lies with the work of talented and free-thinking young scientists. RIKEN's program for Special Postdoctoral Researchers was instituted to provide young and creative scientists the opportunity to be involved in autonomous and independent research that is in line with RIKEN objectives and research fields.
2. Research fields
All areas of physics, chemistry, biology, medical science, and scientific and technological engineering that relate to research being conducted at RIKEN.
3. Number of available positions
Around 40.
4. Qualifications
| (1) | Candidates must be prepared to independently and responsibly pursue their research topic. | ||
| (2) | In principle, candidates must be under the age of 35(Age as of April 1, 2008)
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| (3) | Candidates must have a doctoral degree in natural sciences as of April 1, 2008 (including those who are expected to get their doctorate degree by March 31, 2008), or equivalent research experience. |
Non-Japanese applicants who are not permanent residents of Japan must, in addition to the above requirements, have completed a doctoral program at a Japanese graduate school (or must be preparing to complete such a program) and must have a doctoral degree (or expecting to secure a doctoral degree).
5. Work location
A laboratory located on a RIKEN campus or facility.
6. Duration of contract
| 1. | From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 |
| 2. | Contract can be renewed on the basis of an evaluation made prior to the conclusion of the contract, up to March 31, 2011. |
7. Salary and benefits
An annual salary will be paid in the monthly amount of 487,000 yen (inclusive of social health premiums and income tax). A commuting allowance (actual cost up to a maximum of 45,000 yen per month) and housing allowance (partial payment of rent) will also be paid.
Days off from work include Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, year-end holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3), and RIKEN Founding Day.
Other payments will be made in accordance with RIKEN's Rules and Regulations.
Research budget: 1,000,000 yen per year
- Salary is based on FY2006 figures.
- JASSO scholarship loan recipients will be eligible to have their loan repayment waived. For those who have received loans after fiscal 2003, JASSO will determine loan waiver eligibility.
- Eligible to apply for external funding (KAKEN funding and the like)
- Should the Special Postdoctoral Researcher take maternity and/or childcare leave during the contracted period, the contract duration can be extended.
Procedures
| 1. | Notification of desire to apply: Reference materials will
be sent to those with an interest in applying. Send an e-mail
indicating your desire to apply for the position of Special Postdoctoral
Researcher (SPDR) to RIKEN by Thursday, May 31, 2007. - CORRECTION- There are a couple of errors in the list of laboratories compiled on May 15 and sent out at 16:00 on Wednesday, May 16. Please correct as follows.We apologize for the errors. [Correct information] Laboratory: Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory  Lab head:
Yasuhiro UOZUMI (Yoichi YAMADA)Laboratory: Functional Soft Matter Engineering Lab head:
Takanori FUKUSHIMA |
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Contact the RIKEN laboratory where you would like to work and decide on your research proposal: Contact a RIKEN laboratory that has indicated its willingness to host an SPDR and explain your proposed research topic. After sufficient discussion with the laboratory head, prepare your final research topic proposal making sure to take into account the host laboratory's research field. Please note that not all RIKEN laboratories have openings available for Special Postdoctoral Researchers. Check the listing given below to find out which laboratories have openings. |
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| NOTE: Laboratories with SPDR Openings is regularly updated. Please take note of the list's latest date. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Application forms Download the following application forms, fill out and submit. (Either handwritten or typed is acceptable.) Use the Application Documents Checklist (9) to make sure that all your documents are in order. Application forms & documents
Application submission Place all required documents in a 240mm by 332mm envelope, attach the label (11) supplied and either hand deliver or send by registered postal mail (kakitome). Deadline 5 pm, Friday, June 15, 2007 9. Selection procedures and schedule
10. Submissions and queries Special Postdoctoral Researcher Desk Research General Affairs Section DRI/FRS Promotion Division (3rd floor of the RIKEN Gallery building) RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 Fax: 048-463-3687 E-mail: wakate@riken.jp NOTE:Please send queries by fax or e-mail. Telephone inquiries cannot be accepted. Information cannot be provided on the details of the screening process. 11. Additional information
Copyright (c)2007 RIKEN |
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