Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate (BDR-23-038) (Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision)

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences
Anthropology
Chemistry
Medical sciences
Environmental science
Agricultural sciences
Neurosciences
Biological sciences
Technology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

10 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
[Research Field]
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 Laboratory for Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate Decision, is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.

Tissue homeostasis relies on constant tissue renewal, notably within the rapidly regenerating intestinal epithelium. Precise control of cell proliferation during differentiation is critical for maintaining tissue homeostasis, as its disruptions lead to atrophy or cancer. Our research focuses on elucidating how cell proliferation and differentiation are orchestrated in the intestinal epithelium. In particular, we aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell fate decision of intestinal epithelial stem cells by live imaging of mouse intestinal organoids, multiplexed tissue imaging, and quantitative analyses.

[Keywords]
Intestinal epithelium, organoids, Imaging, Cell Cycle, Proliferation,Differentiation, Systems Biology

* details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description]
We are recruiting researchers to study one of the following topics:
(1) Mouse intestinal epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation, (2) Mechanical sensing in mouse intestinal epithelium, (3) Development of fluorescent reporters using protein structure modeling, etc.
The successful candidate is also expected to manage one’s research experiments, write research papers, and collaborate with researchers in and out of the laboratory.
We welcome individuals who are enthusiastic about leveraging the strengths of our team and introducing new perspectives and methodologies into our research. Please feel free to contact Team Leader Yumi Konagaya at yumi.konagaya[at]riken.jp.

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

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
650-0047 Hyogo 2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe (Developmental Biology Buildings) 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.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Job title:
Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates: a few positions

Position-specific tasks are as follows:
Postdoctoral Researcher:
Carry out research and other work in accordance with laboratory research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors.

Research Associate:
Carry out the research in the laboratory under the direction of their supervisor.
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment:
As soon as possible after May, but negotiable

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:2 million yen
Wages description: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 is 300,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 244,500 JPY for the Research Associate. 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 more than 337,185 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, and 274,815 JPY for the Research Associate.
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.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1.A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 5 years since the initial date of hire.
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.
※Research Associate: Upon evaluation, whether or not the employee actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist, will be judged.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.

[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]
No smoking 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 [at] 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 [at] riken.jp.

Additional comments

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RIKEN

Country

Japan

City

Hyogo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124020614&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Saitama

STATUS: EXPIRED