Job type

• Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

• Life Science - Unspecified
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Unspecified

Wages

Qualifications

• Description

  Candidates should hold or be close to obtaining a PhD in one of the following disciplines:
  • Biomechanics, bioengineering, applied physics, or related fields
  • Developmental biology, cell biology, or related fields
  • Application of AFM to cell biology or technical development of AFM

Employment Type

• Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  From the earliest possible start date in 2023 until March 2027 (max. 4 years) with the possibility of annual contract renewals.

Work location

• Kyoto

Compensation

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  [Employment Type and Period]
  Full-time employment
  From the earliest possible start date in 2023 until March 2027 (max. 4 years) with the possibility of annual contract renewals.
  
  [Salary and benefits]
  Will be determined by following the rule of Kyoto University.
  Also commensurate with the candidate's educational qualifications and work experience.
  

Application Considerations

Number of hired

• Job content supplemental explanation

  [Job description]
  The Yoshimura group has been engaged in conducting multidisciplinary research to develop a new paradigm for cell biology and biophysics. This is achieved by combining various imaging techniques, biophysical approaches, informatics, conventional biochemistry, and molecular biology. By utilizing these multidisciplinary approaches, we address major problems in cell signaling, cell cycle, and virus infections.
  
  Recently, our group has joined a research grant project titled “Multicellular mechanics," which is supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. The project aims to understand the mechanobiological principles underlying embryogenesis and tissue morphogenesis. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about contributing to this exciting research project and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in cell biology and biophysics.
  
  [Project Scope and Mission]
  The selected candidate will utilize various atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques, such as force measurement and live-cell high-speed imaging, to quantitatively measure forces working within a multi-cellular system. The aim is to understand how these forces regulate the fate or properties of the system. Possible targets include early embryogenesis of C. elegans, heart development of mouse embryos, or neural development of X. laevis, although any other targets will be welcome. The candidate will also collaborate with other groups in the same grant team and assist them in force measurement.
  
  [Experiences]
  Having excellent knowledge and proficiency in one or more of the skill sets listed below would be advantageous, though not a prerequisite:
  • cell culture and embryo-handling (mouse, nematode, fly, frog etc.)
  • various optical microscope techniques and quantitative image analysis
  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and other Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs)
  
  [Qualities]
  • Possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team
  • Highly motivated and capable of working independently
  • Organized, dedicated, and reliable
  
  [Place]
  Kyoto University, Medical School Campus
  Yoshida-konoe, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
  

Application period

• 2023/05/10~2023/08/31 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Application documents (specified forms)

  • Seeking_Postdoctoral_Research_Fellow_050823.pdf

• * Out of application period.

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Notification of result

  [How to apply]
  Interested candidates should first contact Shige Yoshimura by email.
  After initial contact, applicants will be asked to submit the following documents:
  • A full CV, including a list of publications
  • Reprints of their own publication in pdf format (up to 3 articles)
  • A two-page description of their own research
  • The names and contact information of two or three academic references
  
  [Contact Info]
  Shige H. Yoshimura, Ph.D.
  Associate Prof., Kyoto University
  yoshimura@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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