求人公募情報閲覧
勤務地 : Kanto district - Kanagawa
公開開始日 : 2025/07/01
Seeking a Deputy Team Director (25-652)(RIKEN-Cambridge Joint Crop Symbiosis Research Team)
D125070067
RIKEN
研究分野 : Life Science - Molecular biology | Life Science - Cell biology | Life Science - Genome biology | Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology | Life Science - Plant nutrition and soil science
Professor level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
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募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
Symbioses are fundamental to life on Earth. The most ancestral association between plants and fungi emerged around 450 mya and is now so widespread among terrestrial plant species that it fundamentally supports global ecosystems, as well as crop productivity and sustainability. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi belong to the Glomeromycotina subphylum, and facilitate plant mineral uptake from the soil in exchange for plant-derived organic carbon. The establishment of functional symbioses relies on the fine-tuned orchestration of signals to achieve coordination of the two interacting organisms. While considerable understanding of plant signalling mechanisms have been gained in recent years, we know near to nothing about fungal signalling components. To close this gap in knowledge, we wish to reciprocally elucidate how the fungus undergoes reprogramming to engage with its host rice.
https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/csrs/riken_cambridge_join_crop_symbiosis/
We will use ‘omics’ approaches to comprehensively characterise transcriptional and translational activities of different functional units of the fungal mycelium in asymbiosis and symbiosis; we also aim to establish a stable transformation protocols to enable functional studies of gene leads. The rice blast fungus Magnaorpthe oryzae will be used as a genetically tractable, comparative root-fungal system.
Keywords: Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, plant-fungal signalling, Rhizophagus irregularis, Magnaporthe oryzae, spatial transcriptomics and proteomics, transformation of R. irregularis
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仕事内容・職務内容
Detailed job description Deputy Team Director:
The successful candidate will have three tasks, (1) leading a competitive research programme, (2) managing the Team duties and ensuring the continuous communication with the Team Director, and (3) co-supervising the research activities and lab management duties of the Lab Technician together with the Team Director (UP).
(1)The successful candidate is required to have a strong background in molecular biology, in particular genomics and ‘single cell’ type of analyses of fungi and/or plants. The aim of this research is to determine the transcriptional and translational activities of functional units of the Rhizophagus irregularis mycelium during asymbiosis and symbiosis, the latter extending to the holistic understanding of the corresponding plant responses. Magnaporthe oryzae will be used as a comparative biotrophically infecting rice-root fungal system. The candidate is expected to independently work towards the establishment of protocols for spatial transcriptomics and proteomics.
(2)The successful candidate is required to have sufficient seniority to adopt managerial responsibility for the running of the lab. They will be charged with managing the Team regarding the daily functioning of the lab, including communication with RIKEN administration, exchange and coordination with other Team Directors, ensuring compliance with health and safety rules, supervising the Technical Staff for the ordering of consumables and organizing of the daily lab routines, etc. Prior experience in Team/Lab management is advantageous.
(3)The successful candidate is required to have sufficient seniority to supervise the Technical Staff’s project on establishing a transformation protocol for Rhizophagus irregularis. Prior experience in mentoring is advantageous.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
The diffe
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配属部署
Existing departments
RIKEN-Cambridge Joint Crop Symbiosis Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
職種
- Professor level
研究分野
- Life Science - Molecular biology
- Life Science - Cell biology
- Life Science - Genome biology
- Life Science - Plant molecular biology and physiology
- Life Science - Plant nutrition and soil science
給与
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Annual Salary : 5 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 458,500 JPY. 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 560,000 JPY or more.
勤務時間
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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 (caring for a sick child, 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.
募集要項
応募資格
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応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
A person who has obtained a PhD five or more years ago, and has expertise in molecular biology, genetics or genomics preferentially in botany or mycology, or, someone with similar qualifications.
雇用形態
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Contract employee
Deputy Team Director
契約期間
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation to a maximum of March 31, 2031.
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.
勤務地
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〒230-0045
Kanagawa
1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama City,
RIKEN Yokohama Campus
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
待遇
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各種制度
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).
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加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Others : available
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就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
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待遇ー補足説明
RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.
*Eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003
*Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
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 childcare facility, RIKEN Kids Yokohama, is on the Yokohama Campus.
For details, please contact the General Administration Section, Yokohama Operations Division, Safety and Campus Operations Group at: kids-yk-hr@ml.riken.jp.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
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説明
Job title, available positions
Deputy Team Director 1 position -
求人内容補足説明
Start of Employment
October 1, 2025
1 person(s)
募集期間
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2025/07/01~2026/07/01 Deadline for receipt
Deadline
Open until the position is filled
応募方法
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応募書類
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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応募書類の返却
Others
Application documents will not be returned.
Submitted documents including personal information will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening.
選考・結果通知
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選考内容
Application screening and interview for selected applicants (face-to-face or remote).
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結果通知方法
Only those candidates who pass the document screening will be notified by e-mail after the submission of the documents.
The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.
連絡先
RIKEN
Center for Sustainable Resource Science
RIKEN-Cambridge Joint Crop Symbiosis Research Team
cropsymbiosis-recruit(at)ml.riken.jp
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For inquiries, please send an email.
備考
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.
