Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/29 End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/14
Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/29
End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/14

Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa

Date of publication : 2024/03/30

Seeking a Managing Director (IMS701-2302) (Office of the Center Director)

D124031932

National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Research field : Life Science - Genetics | Life Science - Immunology | Life Science - Genome biology | Life Science - Molecular biology | Life Science - Cell biology

Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    [Research Field]
    The RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) tackles various research questions on the functions of the human genome and immune system so as to clarify the pathogenic mechanisms underlying human diseases and to translate this knowledge into novel therapies for the benefit of society. The Office of the IMS Center Director is responsible for the following matters: Securing and managing international collaborations, industry-academia collaborations, and internal RIKEN-wide collaborations; obtaining and managing research funds; public relations and outreach; sponsoring science assemblies, conferences, etc.; support for recruitment and human resource development; oversight of IMS lab assistant tasks; and other matters concerning the operation of IMS.

  • Work content and job description

    Work closely with the IMS Center Director to carry out the tasks outlined above, manage the office to ensure smooth operations, and create a framework to coordinate activities between the Office of the Center Director and relevant departments.

    Specifically, the head of the Office of the IMS Center Director is responsible for the following:
    ・Oversight and management of all Office of the Center Director activities
    ・Supervision of office staff and fostering of human resources
    ・Budget management
    The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Office of the Center Director RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences

Job type

  • Professor level

Research field

  • Life Science - Genetics
  • Life Science - Immunology
  • Life Science - Genome biology
  • Life Science - Molecular biology
  • Life Science - Cell biology

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~

    Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social security insurance will be applied.

    The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
    The annual salary at hire will be more than 8.4 million yen/year.

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 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 ending times at their own discretion if it does not interfere with work performance.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

    ・PhD (preferably in life sciences) or equivalent with sufficient knowledge related to job requirements.

  • Work experience

    ・5 years are more experience in a management position and the leadership qualities required for the position.

  • Description

    ・Awareness of research ethics and compliance issues, appropriate social skills and management capabilities
    ・Able to converse and exchange emails in both Japanese and English and capable of drafting scientific documents in English.
    ・High level of communication skills and able to work compatibly with partners inside and outside RIKEN
    ・Proactive and enthusiastic
    *The successful applicant will be requested to work full-time in RIKEN.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Managing Director

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    1.A fixed-term employee with a single-year contract and can re-contract up to the end of the fiscal year, which marks 7 years from the date of employment by evaluation.
    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.
    3.In principle, the Center's operation period will end as of March 31, 2025. If the project is discontinued after March 31, 2025, the period of your contract may be subject to change at the time of its renewal.

    Probationary period present

    In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.

Work location

  • 230-0045 Kanagawa 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi Center for Integrative Medical Sciences

    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

    Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    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 the HR at kids-yk-hr [at] ml.riken.jp.

    Also, the employee is eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003 and is eligible to apply for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Description

    Available Positions:
    Managing Director, Office of the IMS Center Director: 1 position

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    Start of Employment:
    July 1, 2024, or the earliest date possible (negotiable)

Application period

  • 2024/03/30~2024/05/14 Deadline for receipt

    May 14, 2024 by noon ( Japan Standard Time)
    *All required documents must be submitted by the deadline.

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
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    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
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    Other online application forms
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  • Return of application documents

    Others

    Application documents will not be returned.
    Submitted documents including personal information will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited for an interview.
    During the interview, you will be asked to give a presentation on your work plan and future aspirations.

  • Notification of result

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

Contact details

RIKEN

Yokohama Branch

Administrative Division

IMS-recruit-ABC-@riken.jp

The above is "For application documents and general questions".

For research-related questions:
Integrative Medical Sciences and Sustainable Resource Sciences Promotion Office
Email: ims-planning-ABC-@ml.riken.jp

※ Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.

Contact Information:
Any questions about this position should be sent to the appropriate email address above.

Notes

Handling of 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.

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