Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RIKEN
- Department: Administrative Support Office
- Research Field: Biological sciences; Agricultural sciences; Ethics in health sciences; Environmental science; Neurosciences; Pharmacological sciences; Technology; Medical sciences; Anthropology; Chemistry; Engineering; Computer science; Information science
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Biophenomena Engineering RIKEN ECL Research Team aims to understand the diverse biological phenomena found in nature at the molecular level and to leverage these insights to engineer novel cellular functions, ultimately contributing to the development of next-generation therapeutics for hard-to-treat diseases. In recent years, we have focused on the mining and characterization of RNA-guided systems found in microorganisms, such as Fanzor and TIGR-Tas. Using molecular biological and biochemical approaches, we investigate their mechanisms of action and develop molecular tools for the precise control of DNA- and RNA-mediated biological processes.
Keywords: Cryo-EM, NGS, AI, Microorganisms, Bioinformatics, Evolution
For further information, please visit: https://makotosaitolab.com/
Details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will provide technical support for advanced analyses requiring specialized expertise to support our research focused on the mining and characterization of novel biological systems. Relevant areas of expertise may include, evolutionary and phylogenetic analysis, AI model development, experimental techniques for difficult-to-culture microorganisms, next-generation sequencing, and Cryo-EM structural analysis.
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: 351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Wako Campus
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Technical Staff I or II: a few positions
The applicant will be assigned to an appropriate position based on his/her ability, aptitude, etc.
The difference in positions is as follows:
Technical Staff I (discretionary labor system): provides technical supports independently to implement the lab missions
Technical Staff II (non discretionary labor system): provides technical supports under the direction of the supervisor.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: As early as possible
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.
Discretionary work (Technical staff I), commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 313,660 JPY or more (including discretionary work allowance) for Technical Staff I and 227,200 JPY or more for Technical Staff II.
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: Technical staff I position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. Technical staff II falls under the non-discretionary work system; Work hours: 9:00 to 17:20 (lunch break 12:00 to 12:50). If necessary, employees may be instructed to work outside of these hours.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Technical Staff I or II
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to March 31, 2031 from date of hire. 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, work load 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.
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.
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 Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.
Additional comments
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama