Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Saitama
Date of publication : 2024/05/01
Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers (W24022)(RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program)
D124050092
RIKEN
Research field : Natural Science - Human geosciences | Life Science - Evolutionary biology | Life Science - Ecology and environment | Environmental science - Environmental dynamic analysis | Environmental science - Landscape science
Researcher/Postdoc 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]
https://ithems.riken.jp/en
The RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS) promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and the creation of new interdisciplinary fields through interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. iTHEMS aims to nurture and support young scientists eager to cross disciplinary boundaries.
[Keywords]
Mathematical biology, mathematical ecology, theoretical biology, theoretical ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity
For more information, please refer to the following website: -
Work content and job description
iTHEMS is seeking postdoctoral researcher(s) in ecology, evolutionary biology, and biodviersity. The successful applicants are expected to work with Dr. Ryosuke Iritani (Senior Research Scientist, iTHEMS) on theoretical studies on biodiversity changes under environmental variability. Also, such applicants are expected to engage in interdisciplinary interactions and collaborations among different fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, information sciences, computational sciences, and social sciences, under the concept of iTHEMS. For more details, send an email to the contact address below.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Human geosciences
- Life Science - Evolutionary biology
- Life Science - Ecology and environment
- Environmental science - Environmental dynamic analysis
- Environmental science - Landscape science
Wages
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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 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 400,000JPY or more for postdoctoral researcher.
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 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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
The candidate should possess or is expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the starting date.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 3 years of employment.
2.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.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
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351-0198
Saitama
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako,
RIKEN Wako
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
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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).
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
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024.
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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.
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).
The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
Job title, available positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, a few positions -
Job content supplemental explanation
Start of Employment
November 1, 2024 (Negotiable)
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/05/01~2024/11/26 Deadline for receipt
Deadline
Open until the position is filled
We will first select the application documents that have arrived by July 15, 2024(JST).
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
Application documents will not be returned.
Submitted documents including personal information will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. -
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants.
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Notification of result
The results will be notified individually by e-mail,etc.
Contact details
RIKEN
RIKEN
Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
ryosuke.iritani-ABC-@riken.jp
For inquiry, send an email to ryosuke.iritani-ABC-@riken.jp with Subj: W24022.
※Please delete "-ABC-" in the above email address.
Notes
Handling 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.
