Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/08/19 End date of accepting applications : 2024/09/30
Ended
Date of update : 2024/08/19
End date of accepting applications : 2024/09/30

Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo | Tokai district - Shizuoka

Date of publication : 2024/08/19

Recruitment of Postdoctoral Fellows

D124081277

Public corporation

Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation

Research field : Life Science - Unspecified

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

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Institute of Microbial Chemistry (IMC) invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. We are looking for researchers who are interested in and are enthusiastic about any of the following research themes written below. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, regardless of the fields of research. We are conducting basic research on microbial infections and cancer, and are developing new medicines for infectious diseases and cancer by utilizing the potential of microorganisms and the power of synthetic organic chemistry.

    Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Work content and job description

    Fields of Research:
    ① Biology of cancer and infectious diseases
    ② Development of new antimicrobial agents
    ③ Development of new anti-cancer agents
    ④ Organic chemical synthesis of natural products and related compounds
    ⑤ Structural biology of pharmaceuticals and target molecules
    etc.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    The Institute of Microbial Chemistry

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Life Science - Unspecified

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 5 million yen

Working hours

  • Working hours :09:00-17:30

    Break time :12:00-13:00

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    Requirements: Ph.D degree (Including those who are expected to obtain a Ph.D degree)
    One or more of the following:
    ① Experience or background in molecular or cellular biology.
    ② Experience or background in research using genetically engineered mice.
    ③ Experience in deep learning and big data analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of medical and life sciences (including genomic medicine and omics analysis).
    ④ Experience or background in natural product chemistry.
    ⑤ Experience or background in synthetic organic chemistry.
    ⑥ Experience in chemical structure determination of natural products.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Full-time

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    3 years (extension and transfer to tenure possible depending on research achievements during that period)

    Probationary period absent

Work location

  • 141-0021 Tokyo 3-14-23 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo

    Institute of Microbial Chemistry

  • 410-0301 Shizuoka 18-24 Miyamoto, Numazu-shi Shizuoka

    Institute of Microbial Chemistry, Numazu Branch

Compensation

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    Salary: 5 million yen per year
    Working hours: 9:00-17:30 on weekdays (including 1 hour break). However, flexible work hours are possible under the condition of 7.5 hours/day, including core hours of 10:00-15:00. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, and paid vacations.
    Commuting expenses: Provided according to regulations. Social insurance coverage
    Dormitory availablePeriod of Employment: 3 years (extension and transfer to tenure possible depending on research achievements during that period)

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    2 person(s)

  • Description

    1~2

  • Hiring date : 2025/04/01

    Starting date : 2025/04/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    Hiring and start dates are tentative. (Negotiable)

Application period

  • 2024/08/19~2024/09/30 Deadline for receipt

    Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    Application Documents:
    1) Curriculum Vitae (with photograph) (any format)
    2) List of research achievements (original papers, reviews, conference presentations, grant, etc.) (any format)
    3) Letter of recommendation (at least one) and contact information of the referee (name, affiliation/position, e-mail address, and telephone number)

    Please write "Postdoctoral Fellowship" in the subject line.

    JREC-IN Portal Web application is available.

    For inquiries regarding the details of the application, please contact the
    Department of Intellectual Property and Public Relations (chizaijoho@bikaken.or.jp)

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    141-0021 Tokyo 3-14-23 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo
    Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation

    Precautions : Please write "Postdoctoral Fellowship" on the front of the envelope.

  • * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    After screening the documents, candidates will be selected through an interview (face-to-face or online).

  • Notification of result

    We will notify you of the result by email. Application documents will be used only for the recruitment selection process. Application documents will not be returned.

Contact details

Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation

Department of Intellectual Property and Public Relations

Staff

0334414173

chizaijoho(at)bikaken.or.jp

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