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Ended
Date of update : 2024/04/25 End date of accepting applications : 2025/04/26
Ended
Date of update : 2024/04/25
End date of accepting applications : 2025/04/26

Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo

Date of publication : 2024/04/26

Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (K24003)(Computational Structural Biology Research Team)

D124042086

National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Research field : Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics | Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry | Life Science - Biophysics | Informatics - High performance computing | Life Science - Structural biochemistry

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 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.

    The Computational Structural Biology Research Team aims to advance our understanding of biological processes by investigating the structure and dynamics of biomolecules. Our interdisciplinary research is focused on algorithms development, leveraging high-performance computing, to explore biomolecules via integrative modeling of experimental data (cryo-electron microscopy, electron tomography, atomic force microscopy, small angle scattering and x-ray free-electron laser). Moreover, we aim fostering collaborations with experimental groups to investigate specific biological functions.

  • Work content and job description

    We are seeking scientists who can engage in research and development in the area of structural analysis of biological complexes. Our group is working on multiple projects.

    1)Development of new computational methods to infer the structure and dynamics of biomolecules by integrating different types of experimental data such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, tomography, atomic force microscopy, small angle scattering and X-ray free-electron laser. Biological systems of interest range from the molecular level (building atomic models) to the cell level (coarse-grained modeling).
    2)Development of algorithms to analyze data from time-resolved experiments to obtain molecular-level descriptions of protein functional dynamics, which are then applied to experimental data to better understand biological processes.
    3)Collaborative work with experimental groups to study specific biological systems via MD simulations and other modeling techniques

    Any changes in duties during the contract period or at the time of contract renewal will be within the scope of the above job description.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Computational Structural Biology Research Team RIKEN Center for Computational Science

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Natural Science - Biophysics, chemical physics and soft matter physics
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry
  • Life Science - Biophysics
  • Informatics - High performance computing
  • Life Science - Structural biochemistry

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 3 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 305,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher and 433,800 JPY for Research Scientist as of April 1, 2024. 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 350,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher and 490,000 JPY for Research Scientist.

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 : 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

    Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a related field or expect to receive a doctoral degree before the date of appointment. In general, those who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years will be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher, and those who earned a doctorate more than 5 years ago will be appointed as Research Scientist.

  • Work experience

    Applications are welcome from any field, although proven skill in programming languages for scientific computation is required. Experience with 2D image analysis in relation to X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, MD simulations, coarse-grained modeling, high-performance parallel computing, and machine learning is a great plus. Excellent communication skill in English is required.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    1.(Postdoctoral Researcher) One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to five years since the initial date of hire.
    2.(Research Scientist) One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to seven years since the initial date of hire.
    3.RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load 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.

    RIKEN has indefinite-term positions, which are subject to the mandatory retirement age of 61. There is a subsequent re-employment program allowing hiring until age of 65. Any scientists, including fixed-term employees who have been hired through this op
    For this continuance, Please refer to "job posting URL".

    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

  • 650-0047 Hyogo 6-7-1, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, RIKEN Center for Computational Science (Kobe Campus-East-West)

    RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
    Employees may be transferred to other locations when necessary to perform duties, in accordance with relevant regulations.

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

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Description

    Job title
    Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: A few positions

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    Start of employment
    July 1, 2024 or later, at the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)

Application period

  • 2024/04/26~2025/04/26 Deadline for receipt

    Deadline
    Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Application method

  • Attached documents

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will be conducted for selected applicants (2 interviews for Research Scientist position and one interview for Postdoctoral Researcher position). 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

Computational Structural Biology Research Team RIKEN Center for Computational Science

Florence Tama

florence.tama-ABC-@riken.jp

For inquiries on research conducted by the team, please contact the Team Leader by email: Florence Tama
Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.

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