Seeking a Research Scientist (Indefinite-term) (23W27), RIKEN CPR

Research Field and Overview

Our laboratory is a new laboratory to be established in April 2024. Our goal is to create one-of-a-kind molecules that combine structural beauty and unprecedented functionality, to make molecules active in the boundary areas between various fields, and to explore unexplored areas. Focusing mainly on molecular nanocarbons, we will promote integrated material creation research based on three pillars: the development of innovative molecular editing and manipulation methods, the creation of novel material functions, and the deployment to biology and drug discovery.

Laboratory

Molecule Creation Laboratory (to be established on April 1, 2024)
RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research
(Chief Scientist: Kenichiro Itami)

Open positions
Research Scientist: 1 position
NOTE: We are seeking individuals at the level of full-time university Assistant Professor to Associate Professor or Full-Time Lecturer for this open position.

Job description
The successful candidate will develop new molecular transformation methods related to molecular nanocarbons and apply them to chemical biology. The candidate will need to be able to develop reactions, synthesize difficult-to-make molecules, and conduct experiments using cells and living organisms. The target molecules include small to large molecules as well as bio-molecules. The candidate is also expected to actively engage in cross-disciplinary research.
The candidate will be involved in the management of the laboratory in collaboration with the laboratory head, planning research projects, preparing papers, supervising trainees, post-doctoral researchers, and technical staff in the laboratory, and liaising with other parties inside and outside RIKEN.
The specific content of the research will be decided by discussion with full consideration of the candidate's research plans and prospects.

Deadline
For applicant registration:
Noon, February 19, 2024 (Japan time).
For revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation:
Noon, February 26, 2024 (Japan time).

For more information and to apply, visit at the website below:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20240111_1/index.html