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Seeking Research Part-time Worker I (25-1307)

Laboratory

Cambial Stem Cell System RIKEN ECL Research Unit
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
(RIKEN ECL Unit Leader: Dongbo Shi)

Outline of Laboratory

Many plants can continue to grow throughout their lives. Stem cells play an important role in the continued growth of plants, and among them, cambial stem cells have been the driving force behind the secondary growth of plants, contributing to the gigantic size of land plants. Cambial stem cells maintain themselves while differentiating into various cell types and change their activity in response to the environment, such as the seasons in coordination with surrounding cells. However, many of the underlying mechanisms are still unknown. By uncovering these mechanisms, we will reveal the plant-like nature of growth at the cellular level and explore the differences in survival strategies between plants and animals.

For more information, please refer to the following link:
Cambial Stem Cell System RIKEN ECL Research Unit | RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science

Job title and Job description

Job title

Research Part-time Worker I (Recruitment numbers: 2)

Job description

Assistance with the cultivation of experimental plants, molecular biology experiments, etc. Depending on your abilities, experience, and interests, you may be asked to perform various tasks related to experiments, such as assisting with microscopic observations.

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

Qualifications

Education

Those enrolled in a doctoral program or doctoral course at a graduate school, or those who have a doctorate or have knowledge or experience equivalent to that of a doctorate holder.

Experience

*Priority is given to those with experience working in a biological laboratory, however we provide thorough training, and experience is not required as long as you are motivated.

Requirement

We welcome applicants who will work enthusiastically and cooperate with other members.
Preferable ability: everyday English conversation to communicate with members from overseas.

Work location

RIKEN Yokohama Campus
1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and benefits

Hourly wages

1,500-2,100 JPY
(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, the contract period will be from the date of hire until March 31, 2026. There will be no contract renewal after the term ends.
If you wish to continue working at RIKEN after that, you may apply for open calls.

Working days / hours

3-5 days per week (weekdays only).
Work hours shall be one of the following, with the total time not to exceed 25 hours/week.

  • 1.9:00 am - 5:20 pm
  • 2.Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:20 PM in one-hour units

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

RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at tohaku.seki@riken.jp.

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.

*The Yokohama Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Yokohama.
For details, please send an email to the General Administrative Section at kids-yk-hr@ml.riken.jp.

Application and required documents

Required documents

  • 1.Complete CV with email address.
    • *Please use the RIKEN CV format: CV (EXCEL 58KB).
    • *Please write Open-call ID (25-1307) and the position you are applying for.
  • 2.Job experiences and reason for applying and future aspirations (within one A4-size page).
  • 3.Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
    • *If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you are required to submit the document, " Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR and Regulation of the European Parliament and of the council of on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (UK General Data Protection Regulation)" with your signature.

How to apply

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

For Research Part-time WorkerⅠposition, Cambial Stem Cell System RIKEN ECL Research Unit RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science

The file name of the ZIP should contain your contact email address (A ZIP file is just one example. It can also be a PDF or individual files).
After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (tohaku.seki@riken.jp) know the name of the uploaded file.

Note: None of the submitted documents will be returned.

Deadline

Open until 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 at RIKEN. 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 interviews.

Notification of hiring decision

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.

Start of Employment

October 1, 2025 (Negotiable)

Remarks

Please send your questions via email.

Contact Information

Cambial Stem Cell System RIKEN ECL Research Unit,
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
Email: tohaku.seki@riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.

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