Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo
Date of publication : 2023/12/21
Seeking a Unit Leader (R-CCS-PI2306) (Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit)
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RIKEN
Research field : Life Science - Medical biochemistry | Life Science - Pharmaceutical chemistry and drug development sciences | Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics | Informatics - Statistical science | Informatics - Computational science
Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research Field]
RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), led by Center Director Satoshi Matsuoka, is an international hub for computational science that promotes "science of computing, by computing, and for computing." R-CSS positions the technology in which RIKEN has strengths (R-CCS technology) and the software developed by RIKEN that contributes to science, technology, industry, and society (R-CCS software) as its "core competence in computational science driving science as a whole." R-CCS aims to develop these technologies, disseminate them domestically and internationally, and produce results. In addition, R-CCS utilizes its expertise to operate the supercomputer Fugaku, developed as Japan's national project, in accordance with relevant ordinances.
HPC- and AI-driven Drug Development Platform Division aims to develop new methodologies that integrate AI, molecular simulations, and experiments to create an integrated HPC- and AI-driven life science platform that will lead to new frontiers in life science, drug discovery, and medicine. The Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit aims to create a new HPC- and AI-driven life science by conducting research and development to integrate simulation-AI-experiments. Specifically, in collaboration with medical and life science researchers, the Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit will conduct research and development of integrated methods that bridge basic and clinical research, such as prediction of three-dimensional structure, dynamics, and function of biomolecules by integrating simulation-AI-experiments. -
Work content and job description
The applicant will preside over the Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit. The applicant will collaborate with researchers in medical and life sciences to conduct research and development on AI and simulation methodologies aimed at advancing drug discovery and medicine.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit HPC- and AI-driven Drug Development Platform Division RIKEN Center for Computational Science
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
- Life Science - Medical biochemistry
- Life Science - Pharmaceutical chemistry and drug development sciences
- Informatics - Life, health and medical informatics
- Informatics - Statistical science
- Informatics - Computational science
Wages
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Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
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 is 601,500 JPY for a Unit Leader. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.
Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary at the time of employment will start from 601,500 JPY for Unit Leader, with additions based on performance and experience. The monthly annual salary (base salary plus variable salary) at the time of employment for a person with about 20 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completion of the doctoral program will be about 810,000 JPY.
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:20
Break time :12:00-12:50
Holidays : 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 per year depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days per year depending on the month of employment).Overtime and other explanations : Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). However, the employee may change starting and finishing times at their own discretion if it does not interfere with work performance.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
The applicant must have a PhD degree or equivalent and be able to demonstrate sufficient abilities in leading the Biomedical Computational Intelligence Unit in a research management role. Applicants is expected to facilitate synergy between computer science and computational science, and to have a long-term vision to explore research and development of common infrastructure supporting the wide-ranging fields of computer science. In particular, applicants should have the ability to drive the research fields related to the above job duties on an international level. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome. Furthermore, applicants must be able to balance cooperation with independent research and have the management and communication skills necessary to carry out the work.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Unit Leader
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.Fixed-term employment/one-year basis contract for a full-time management position. Renewable based on evaluation, up to seven years from the initial date of hire.
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.
RIKEN has indefinite-term positions, which are subject to the mandatory retirement age of 60. There is a subsequent re-employment program allowing hiring until age of 65. Any scientists, including fixed-term Unit Leaders of RIKEN who have been hired through this open call, are eligible to apply to open calls for indefinite-term positions.Probationary period present
In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.
Work location
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650-0047
Hyogo
7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe (South Area, Kobe Campus)
Center for Computational Science
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : 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.Transportation expenses : available
Others : Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Others : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on site.
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
The Kobe Branch has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe.
For details, please send an email to the Kobe Human Resource Section at kobe-kosei [at] riken.jp.
RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender 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 to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
Job title and number for calling:
Unit Leader/ 1 person (full-time/fixed-term) -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment:
June 1, 2024 or later (negotiable)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2023/12/21~2024/02/20 Deadline for receipt
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 5:00 pm (Japan time)
All documents, including recommendation letters, must be received by 5:00 pm on this date.
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionPlease refer to "job Posting URL"Achievements and Activities : Online SubmissionPlease refer to "job Posting URL"Other online application forms
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Return of application documents
Others
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URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
We will conduct the screening procedures upon receipt of the applications. We will notify all applicants regardless of acceptance or rejection, but only selected candidates will move on to the interview process. Please understand that we cannot respond to inquiries about the selection results.
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
HPC- and AI-driven Drug Development Platform Division, R-CCS
Division Manager Okuno
yasushi.okuno-ABC-@riken.jp
For inquiries on this open position, please contact the person named above by email.
※ Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
Handling Personal Data:
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Our laboratory actively utilizes a telecommuting system. The post currently being offered may be carried out through telecommuting provided that the required procedures are completed and approval is obtained from the supervisor. Please contact r-ccs-kikaku [at] ml.riken.jp for more information. In principle, submitted application documents will not be returned.
