Seeking a Research Scientist, or Postdoctoral Researcher (BDR-23-068)
Laboratory
Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
(Team Leader: Shuichi Onami)
Research Field
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
Job title and Job description
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.
Job description
We are recruiting a scientist who will conduct original research and development related to one of the following topics:
- 1.System-level understanding and/or data-driven modeling of developmental systems by using large-scale bioimaging data.
- 2.System-level understanding and/or data-driven modeling of developmental systems by using large-scale multi-modal data.
- 3.System-level understanding of biological system by integrating data-driven modeling and physics-based modeling.
Qualification
- A PhD holder in the area related to the Job description. In principle, those who are within 5 years after obtaining a PhD will be hired as a Postdoctoral Researcher, and those who are over 5 years will be hired as a Research Scientist.
- Experience in life science research relating to cells and development is preferred but not required.
Work location
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Kobe Campus-East-West)
2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047 (Developmental Biology Buildings)
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Salary and benefits
Research Scientist:
- 1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment.
- 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 65 years.
Postdoctoral Researcher:
- 1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 5 years of employment.
- 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 65 years.
In principle, the first two months of employment is 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. As of April 1, 2023, the monthly base salary is 350,300 JPY for Research Scientist, 295,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations. 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:
- Research Scientist
- The monthly salary including base salary, variable salary, and 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 424,000 JPY.
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- The monthly salary including base salary, variable salary, and discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 1 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completing their doctoral course will be approximately 334,000 JPY.
Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
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 (childcare, 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.
No smoking on site.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Kobe Branch has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to the HR at kobe-kosei [at] 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.
Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before the fiscal year 2003, and eligible for applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Application and required documents
Required documents
- 1.Complete CV or CV
- *Email address is required.
- *Application Number [BDR-23-068] 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)
- 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.Acquisition of competitive external funds (e.g. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) (Please write: Representative, Contribution)
- 6.One letter of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, If available)
- *The recommendation letters 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 the recommendation letters from immediate manager or current supervisor, please obtain a letter from a third party.
- *The referee should not be a person who belongs to the laboratory you apply for.
- 7.Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are required to submit the document, "Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR" with your signature.*You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website:
Data protection | European Commission
How to apply
The above documents except the recommendation letters combined into a single PDF or ZIP file should be uploaded to the following website:
- The uploaded file name should contain the job ad number “BDR-23-068” and the applicant’s name.
- When you upload the file, your contact email address is required.
- After you uploaded the file, please let us (kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
Recommendation letters must be directly submitted from the referees to the following website with the file name "Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics [applicant’s name] (Recommendation letter)". Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the recommendation letter.
- After the referees uploaded the recommendation letter, please let us (kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
- If a confirmation email is not received within 7 days after submission, please contact: kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp.
Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.
Deadline
We will examine application documents as they are accepted. Application will be closed as soon as the position is filled.
Handling Personal Data
Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
Selection process
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.
Start of Employment
As soon as possible (Negotiable)
Contact information
For inquiries on this open position, please contact below by email:
Human Resources Section, Kobe Administrative Division, Kobe Branch, RIKEN
Email: kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp
*If you have any research-related questions, please contact sonami [at] riken.jp (Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics, Dr Shuichi Onami)
We highly recommend contacting Dr Onami [sonami [at] riken.jp] in advance of your official application.