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Seeking a Part timer I (Y25008)

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Epigenome Dynamics RIKEN ECL Research Team
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences
(RIKEN ECL Team Leader: Shihori Yokobayashi)

Research Field

Epigenome states are dynamically regulated during the development of an individual and throughout its life, but to what extent diversity (e.g., cell-to-cell heterogeneity and individual differences) emerges during the establishment and maintenance of epigenome state is not known. We aim to understand the molecular basis of epigenome diversity and its effects on the response to environmental cues or cell fate changes through cell- and tissue-level analyses using mammals, including humans. In the future, we want to explore the link between epigenome diversity and individual phenotypic diversity in disease susceptibility and other areas.

Job title and Job description

Job title

One opening for a Part-time Staff member (Research Part-time Worker I)

Job description

Conduct cell culture, gene expression analysis, and epigenome analysis for research on human cells included in the project area “Biodiversity driven by mobile DNA elements and hosts: host response and trans-generation” of the Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas A (MEXT).

The project is expected to end on March 31, 2030.

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

Qualification

Education

  • A. Enrolled in a doctoral program and if a non-Japanese citizen, fulfills all of the following conditions:
    • 1.Can verify having Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted
    • 2.Does not have a concurrent position outside of RIKEN
    • 3.Works no more than 28 hours per week
  • B.Has knowledge or experience equivalent to that of a person with a doctoral degree

Experience

  • Experiment skills for molecular biology are required.
  • Experiences in NGS data analysis are desirable.
  • Possesses good communication skills and engage in research in a coordinated manner.

Work location

RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Epigenome Dynamics RIKEN ECL Research Team
1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and benefits

Hourly wage

1,500-2,100JPY　(Research Part-time Worker I)
Hourly salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Commuting allowance

provided (within a pre-determined range)

Terms of contract

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable to a maximum of March 31, 2030 (mentioned on [Job title and Job description]) from the date of hire.

RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load 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

Working days

About 4-5 days per week (weekdays only)

Working hours

The work hours shall be one of the following, with the total time not to exceed 35 hours/week.

  • 1.9 a.m.–5:20 p.m. (four times or less per week)
  • 2.Set hours between 9 a.m. and 5:20 p.m., in one-hour units.

(Working days and hours are negotiable. However, daily working hours cannot be shifted for different days.)

Holidays

Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays, New Year holidays (Dec.29-Jan.3), and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).

Other provisions

  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance applies. Social insurance will be applied depending on the working conditions.
  • Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the number of days and hours worked per week and 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.
  • *The Yokohama Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Yokohama. For details, please send an email to General Administration Section, Yokohama Operations Division, Safety and Campus Operations Group at kids-yk-hr@ml.riken.jp.
  • *RIKEN has a work-from-home system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the work-from-home system is not available for this position. For more information, please get in touch with at shihori.yokobayashi@riken.jp.

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

The above documents combined into a single ZIP file should be uploaded to the following link:

Y25008 Applications for Part-timer (Epigenome Dynamics RIKEN ECL Research Team)

The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address.
After you uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (shihori.yokobayashi@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
In the subject line of the email, please write “Application for: Y25008 Epigenome Dynamics RIKEN ECL Research Team, Research Part-time Worker I”.
If you have any problems uploading your application, please contact us.
Please note that we will not make a selection if any of the submitted documents are incomplete

Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.

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

Only persons who pass the application screening will be interviewed (face-to-face or remote).

Start of Employment

July 1, 2025 or earliest date possible after July 1, 2025.

Remarks

Please send your questions via email.

Contact Information

Any questions about this position should be sent to the Email address given below.

Epigenome Dynamics RIKEN ECL Research Team,
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences
RIKEN ECL Team Leader: Shihori Yokobayashi
Email: shihori.yokobayashi@riken.jp

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