Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (PB2202) (Laboratory for Physical Biology)

1 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RIKEN

Department

Administrative Support Office

Research Field

Mathematics
Geosciences
Chemistry
Astronomy
Physics
Ethics in health sciences
Biological sciences
Environmental science
Neurosciences
Pharmacological sciences
Agricultural sciences
Anthropology
Technology
Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

13 Jan 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 Physical Biology is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. In the laboratory, we are studying mechanisms giving rise to the emergence of order in multicellular organisms from the viewpoints of physical and mathematical sciences. In particular, we have been working on chemotaxis, cell polarity, cell motility, collective motion in tissues, axis formation in embryos, chirality of cells and tissues. For these problems, we develop mathematical model, perform analysis of experimental data, and compare them to extract essential aspects. We are actively conducting collaborations with experimental groups. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified researcher who want to challenge questions in biology using integrated approaches with mathematical theory and quantitative analysis of experimental data. Our recent publications can be found from our web page (Laboratory for Physical Biology website).
http://www.qbic.riken.jp/phb/

* 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 join “Theoretical study of self-organization induced by mechanochemical feedback” project (PI: Tatsuo Shibata (RIKEN BDR), until the end of March 2027) that is a part of a group grant JSPS Transformative Research Area (A) “Mechanical self-transformation of living systems” (PI Fumio Motegi (Hokkaido University)). The successful candidate will conduct theoretical studies on self-organization in living systems driven by mechanochemical feedback. The successful candidate is also conduct collaborative studies with experimental groups in the project and develop a theoretical understanding of emergence of biological order induced by mechanical forces.

* 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.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Positions available:
Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

Number of positions:
A few positions
Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment:
As soon as possible (Negotiable)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:3 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, 2022, the monthly base salary is 345,600 JPY for Research Scientist, and 290,200 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. 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 base salary, variable salary, and discretionary work allowance at the time of employment for a candidate with 5 years of experience, ability, and achievement after completing their doctoral course will be approximately 424,000 JPY for Research Scientist.
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be more than 350,000 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher.
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:Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1.One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to the end of March 2027.

2.However, the contract renewable period may be changed on the basis of the employee’s abilities, work load, performance, work attitude, continuation of the center, laboratory or project in which the employee is involved, and on the basis of RIKEN’s finance situation and budget condition at the time. In principle, no contract renewal will be made for people 66 years old or older.
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]
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 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.

*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).

Additional comments

Handling personal data:
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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=D124010548&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Saitama

STATUS: EXPIRED