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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/02/06 End date of accepting applications : 2026/02/06
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2025/02/06
End date of accepting applications : 2026/02/06

Work location : Kinki district - Hyogo

Date of publication : 2025/02/06

Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (K24101)(Human Biomimetic System RIKEN Hakubi Research Team)

D125020487

National research institute / Independent administrative institute

Research field : Life Science - Developmental biology | Life Science - Biomedical engineering

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

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Outline of Laboratory
    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 Research Scientist or Postdoctoral fellows recruited through this call will collaborate with the laboratories listed below within the RIKEN BDR. The aim is to achieve an advanced integration of developmental biology and engineering to construct novel in vitro biological systems derived from stem cells.

    Associated Laboratories:
    Human Biomimetic System RIKEN Hakubi Research Team , Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Laboratory head: Masaya Hagiwara)
    Laboratory for Lung Development and Regeneration, Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Laboratory head: Mitsuru Morimoto)
    Laboratory for Human Organogenesis, Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (Laboratory head: Minoru Takasato)

    Human Biomimetic System RIKEN Hakubi Research Team aims to reconstruct the original morphology and functions of organs by guiding the autonomous self-organization of cells through the control of the culture environment—such as cell population shapes, ECM localization, and concentration gradients of morphogens—to mimic the in vivo environment.
    Laboratory for Lung Development and Regeneration conducts research on the generation of lung organoids from pluripotent and tissue stem cells, tissue repair and regeneration phenomena in adult lungs, and the mechanisms underlying respiratory diseases.
    Laboratory for Human Organogenesis focuses on creating organoids of primarily urological organs (kidneys, ureters, and bladders) from human ES/iPS cells and is working toward their maturation, functionalization, and integration.

    Keywords: Organoid, Organ-on-a-Chip

    https://hbms.riken.jp/index.html

  • Work content and job description

    Job Description
    By fostering collaboration among multiple laboratories specializing in organoid research, we aim to advance the development of mini-organs with complex morphologies from stem cells and the construction of integrated biological systems. In partnership with various research groups, researchers will tackle the following key challenges:

    1.Formation of complex organoids by mimicking developmental environments in vitro
    2.Construction of novel in vitro models for connecting different organoids
    3.Maturation of organoids through vascular induction

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

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Human Biomimetic System RIKEN Hakubi Research Team Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Life Science - Developmental biology
  • Life Science - Biomedical engineering

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. As of April 1, 2024, the monthly base salary for Research Scientist is 361,000 JPY, and for Postdoctoral Researcher is 305,100. 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 406,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, and 343,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher.

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

    Research Scientist
    A PhD holder in the area related to the Job description.

    Postdoctoral Researcher
    A PhD holder who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in the area related to the Job description. Including those who expect to obtain a doctoral degree before starting the position.

  • Description

    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.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of 2026(March 31).
    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.

    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 (Integrated Innovation Building) 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

    Smoking is entirely prohibited 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-ABC-@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-ABC-@riken.jp.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

  • Description

    Job title
    Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher: 1 position

    Position-specific tasks are as follows:

    Research Scientist
    Carry out research and other work in accordance with research themes of the laboratory.
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    Carry out research and other work in accordance with laboratory research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors.

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    Start of Employment
    As soon as possible (Negotiable)

Application period

  • 2025/02/06~2026/02/06 Deadline for receipt

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

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

    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-(at)riken.jp

* Please change (at) to @ and send it.

For inquiries on this open position, please contact above by email.

*If you have any research-related questions, please contact masaya.hagiwara-ABC-@riken.jp
(Human Biomimetic Sysstem RIKEN Hakubi Research Team, Dr. Hagiwara)

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