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Seeking a few Senior Research Scientists, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers, or Research Associates (W25024)

Laboratory

Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team
Predictive Medicine Special Project,
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences
(Team Director：Jun Seita)

Outline of Laboratory

Our laboratory researches the application of deep learning and quantum computing to predictive problems in the medical field, autonomous scientific discovery, and the acquisition of creativity.

Please refer to the following link for laboratory details.
Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team

Job title and Job description

Job title

Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Research Associate: A few positions

Applicants will be assigned to appropriate positions based on the qualifications in the following section, taking into consideration their abilities and aptitude.

Job description

We will conduct research and development in one of the following themes: the application of deep learning and quantum computing to predictive problems in the medical field, autonomous scientific discovery, and the acquisition of creativity.
We also welcome proposals for original research themes related to the above topics.

The difference in positions is as follows:

  • *Senior Research Scientist
    Assist your team director provide instruction to researchers or other members and carry out research and other work in accordance with team research themes.
  • *Research Scientist
    Carries out research and other work in accordance with team research themes.
  • *Postdoctoral Researcher
    Carries out research and other work in accordance with team research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors.
  • *Research Associate
    Carries out research and other work in accordance with team research themes under the training of supervisors.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualification

Common to all occupations

  • Those who are interested in the research content and job content described in the "Outline of Laboratory" above and have the appropriate knowledge, experience, and achievements to independently carry out the work.
  • There are many opportunities to conduct joint research with medical institutions, etc., so those who have good communication skills and can work in collaboration and cooperation with related parties inside and outside the research laboratory.

Required skills and experience
Applicants must possess one or more of the following skills when conducting research.

  • Knowledge and practical experience in mathematics and statistical analysis
  • Practical experience in data analysis using machine learning and deep learning
  • Ability to express analysis results in a way that is understandable to ordinary people
  • Experience in handling life-related data such as medical information, health information, medical record information, and biomarkers.

*Skills desirable to have

  • Knowledge of life science and medical information
  • Knowledge about deep learning
  • Skills and experience in handling large-scale data
  • Programming experience using Python
Senior Research Scientist
A doctoral degree in a field related to [Job Description] and at least 5 years of experience in a specialized area, and who can also provide guidance to lab members.
Research Scientist
A doctoral degree awarded at least 3 years ago in a field related to the [Job Description].
Postdoctoral Researcher
A doctoral degree awarded less than 3 years ago in a field related to the [Job Description].
Research Associate
A master’s degree in a field related to [Job Description] or abilities recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree. Also willing to proactively pursue a doctoral degree in the future.

Work location

Laboratory for Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team, Predictive Medicine Special Project, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (Tokyo Campus)
15F Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-002

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

Salary and benefits

  • 1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up until March 31, 2028.
  • 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.

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. 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:

Senior Research Scientist
For a candidate who finished their PhD approximately 10 years ago and has the appropriate experience, skills and track record, the annual pay at hire (including the Discretionary Work Allowance) will be approximately 7.6 million yen/year.
Research Scientist
For a candidate who finished their PhD approximately 5 years ago and has the appropriate experience, skills and track record, the annual pay at hire (including the Discretionary Work Allowance) will be approximately 5.8 million yen/year.
Postdoctoral Researcher
For a candidate who joins RIKEN immediately after finishing their PhD, the annual pay at hire (including the Discretionary Work Allowance) will be approximately 4.5 million yen/year.
Research Associate
For a candidate who joins RIKEN immediately after finishing their master’s, the annual pay at hire (including the Discretionary Work Allowance) will be approximately 3.4 million yen/year.

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.
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

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 fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

Application and required documents

Prepare the documents below as PDF files and follow the instructions in [How to Apply] to submit them. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required documents

  • 1.CV or CV with photograph and email address (Also indicate the desired position (e.g., Research Scientist) and the open call ID [W25024] in the upper right corner of the CV.)
    • *Using the RIKEN format above is appreciated.
  • 2.List of publications (articles, reviews and books), presentations, etc. in the past 5 years.
  • 3.Brief description of previous research and achievements, and future research plans (maximum of two A4-size pages).
  • 4.Recommendation Letter (1)
    • -The signature (or seal) of the person providing the recommendation is required. In the case of a scanned or digital signature or a recommendation sent by email, the contact information for that person must be included.
    • -If it is difficult to obtain a recommendation letter from the current supervisor, a recommendation from a third party will be accepted. The letter of recommendation should be addressed to the “Director of the Center for Integrative Medical Sciences.”
    • -The person providing the recommendation is required to upload his /her the letter to the link “Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team Application Box” stated below.
  • 5.PhD/ master’s degree diploma
  • 6.List of competitive external funds obtained (e.g., Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [Kakenhi]; indicate whether you are the representative researcher or the collaborator)
  • 7.Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR

How to Apply

The above documents except the recommendation letter should be converted to PDF and uploaded to the following website after these files are combined into a single ZIP file:

Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team Application Box

  • Zip file name: W25024_Position Title_Applicant’s name
  • The file name of each PDF file: W25024 Position Title_Applicant’s name_submitted document No.

Notes:

  • *When you upload your application documents by a ZIP file via BOX, please make sure to input your contact email address.
  • *After you uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (pmsp-recruit@ml.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 subject line " W25024 _[applicant’s name] ". Please specify the applicant's name, referee's name and contact information in the recommendation letter. Also, the referees need to input own contact email address when they upload their recommendation letters to the below link. Please request your referees to confirm their recommendation letters are addressed to “Director of the Center for Integrative Medical Sciences” before uploading.

After the referees uploaded the recommendation letter, please let us (pmsp-recruit@ml.riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.

Medical Data Deep Learning Special Team Application Box

The file name of each PDF file: W25024 _Applicant’s name

  • Note1: All the submitted documents will not be returned.
  • Note2: Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted via email after document screening.

Deadline

Until the position is filled.

Notification of hiring decision

The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of a Fixed-term Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

Handling Personal Data

Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Selection process

Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants. (Face-to-Face or Remote)

*Travel and accommodation expenses incurred during the interview selection process will be borne by the applicant.

Start of Employment

As early as possible after July 1, 2025 (negotiable).

Contact Information

Predictive Medicine Special Project, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences
Email: pmsp-recruit@ml.riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.

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