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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/02/09 End date of accepting applications : 2025/02/10
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/02/09
End date of accepting applications : 2025/02/10

Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo

Date of publication : 2024/02/10

Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate (BDR-23-038) (Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision)

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National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Research field : Life Science - Cell biology | Life Science - Molecular biology | Life Science - Developmental biology | Life Science - Animal life science | Life Science - Laboratory animal science

Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    [Research Field]
    The Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) views the functions of molecules, cells, and organs that support all life stages of organisms as a dynamic system, and aims to elucidate developmental, growth and aging phenomena as well as apply their findings to develop regenerative medicine and diagnostics, thereby contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancies.

    The Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision, is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.

    Tissue homeostasis relies on constant tissue renewal, notably within the rapidly regenerating intestinal epithelium. Precise control of cell proliferation during differentiation is critical for maintaining tissue homeostasis, as its disruptions lead to atrophy or cancer. Our research focuses on elucidating how cell proliferation and differentiation are orchestrated in the intestinal epithelium. In particular, we aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell fate decision of intestinal epithelial stem cells by live imaging of mouse intestinal organoids, multiplexed tissue imaging, and quantitative analyses.

    [Keywords]
    Intestinal epithelium, organoids, Imaging, Cell Cycle, Proliferation,Differentiation, Systems Biology

  • Work content and job description

    We are recruiting researchers to study one of the following topics:
    (1) Mouse intestinal epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation, (2) Mechanical sensing in mouse intestinal epithelium, (3) Development of fluorescent reporters using protein structure modeling, etc.
    The successful candidate is also expected to manage one’s research experiments, write research papers, and collaborate with researchers in and out of the laboratory.
    We welcome individuals who are enthusiastic about leveraging the strengths of our team and introducing new perspectives and methodologies into our research. Please feel free to contact Team Leader Yumi Konagaya at yumi.konagaya[at]riken.jp.

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

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Life Science - Cell biology
  • Life Science - Molecular biology
  • Life Science - Developmental biology
  • Life Science - Animal life science
  • Life Science - Laboratory animal science

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 2 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. As of April 1, 2024, the monthly base salary is 300,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 244,500 JPY for the Research Associate. 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:
    The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be more than 337,185 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 274,815 JPY for the Research Associate.

Working hours

  • 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 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).

    Overtime and other explanations : This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor / Master

    Common to all positions:
    A person who is able to dedicate themselves to the job by communicating, coordinating and collaborating smoothly with people in and out of the laboratory.

    Postdoctoral Researcher:
    A PhD holder who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in the area related to the Job description.

    Research Associate:
    A master’s degree holder in the area related to the Job description or a person recognized as having equal ability. A person who also actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 5 years since 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 70 years.
    ※Research Associate: Upon evaluation, whether or not the employee actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist, will be judged.

    Probationary period present

    In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.

Work location

  • 650-0047 Hyogo 2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe (Developmental Biology Buildings) RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Kobe Campus-East-West)

    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.

Compensation

  • 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).
    There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

    Others : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    No smoking on site.

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    The Kobe Branch has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to the HR at kobe-kosei [at] riken.jp.

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

    ※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 the hiring staff at kobe-jobs [at] riken.jp.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Description

    Job title:
    Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates: a few positions

    Position-specific tasks are as follows:
    Postdoctoral Researcher:
    Carry out research and other work in accordance with laboratory research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors.

    Research Associate:
    Carry out the research in the laboratory under the direction of their supervisor.

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    Start of Employment:
    As soon as possible after May, but negotiable

Application period

  • 2024/02/10~2025/02/10 Deadline for receipt

    We will examine application documents as they are accepted. Application will be closed as soon as the position is filled.

Application method

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Selection will be made based on application screening and interview. After documents screening, only successful applicants will be invited for interview. No inquiries on the selection process and results will be answered.

  • Notification of result

    The results will be notified individually by e-mail, etc.

Contact details

RIKEN

Kobe Administrative Division, Kobe Branch

Human Resources Section

kobe-jobs-ABC-@riken.jp

For inquiries on this open position, please contact above by email.
※If you have any research-related questions, please contact yumi.konagaya-ABC-@riken.jp (Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision, Dr. Yumi Konagaya)
※ Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.

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