Job Information
Organisation/Company: RIKEN
Department: Administrative Support Office
Research Field: Information science; Computer science; Engineering; Technology; Pharmacological sciences; Anthropology; Medical sciences; Agricultural sciences; Neurosciences; Ethics in health sciences; Chemistry; Biological sciences; Environmental science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 18 Aug 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
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 a 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
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 Developmental Dynamics is recruiting research/technical employees to carry out a new theme.
The research overview of the laboratory is shown below. Toward a predictive understanding of the development of multicellular organisms, The Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics is developing mathematical models of developmental systems and technologies for quantitative developmental biology, by combining molecular cell biology, biophysics, genome sciences, computational sciences, information sciences, mathematical sciences, etc.
Keywords: Database, Open Science, Data Visualization, Workflow, Bioimaging, Open-Source Software, Software Development
For more details about the laboratory, please visit our website: https://www.bdr.riken.jp/en/research/labs/onami-s/index.html
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 a Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist who will conduct research and development related to one (or more) of the following topics related to the SSBD. The SSBD is an integrated database of bioimaging data that our team is developing and operating.
- Functional enhancement of the integrated database SSBD.
- International collaborative research and development related to the establishment of a global sharing system for bioimaging data.
- Development of a platform to accelerate the utilization of bioimaging data.
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 Kobe Campus-East-West
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary, in accordance with RIKEN regulations
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist: 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.
Technical Scientist
Be involved in developing, enhancing, and maintaining technic/technology required for the research carried out by the laboratory.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment. At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126081039&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 4 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. 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
Research Scientist and Technical Scientist: The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 448,990 JPY or more. The monthly salary including 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 539,000 JPY.
Postdoctoral Researcher: The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 382,610 JPY or more.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Days off include Saturdays and Sundays, 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.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, or Technical Scientist
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. (Research Scientist and Technical Scientist) A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. (Postdoctoral Researcher) A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 5 years of employment. 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: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.
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
RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at kobe-jobs@riken.jp.
Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
The Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, Po-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to the General Administration Section at kobe-kosei@ml.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.
Additional comments
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Hyogo
Contact
City: Saitama