Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher
Profile of the Laboratory
Small molecular ligands with unique bioactivities must have the specific target molecules within cells or organisms. Identification of these target molecules is critical for elucidating the mode of action of the molecular ligands and for drug development. However, drug target identification remains a challenging problem. Our team aims at developing innovative techniques, based on global analysis of yeast genetic interactions, for quick and accurate prediction of the mode of action of bioactive molecules, including the prediction of their target.
Available Position
A few Postdoctoral Researcher positions are available.
Job description
Target identification for small compounds by yeast chemical genomics. Experience in natural product chemistry and/or yeast genetics and molecular biology experiments is required.
Qualification requirements
Experience in the field of study related to the subject described above is required.
Location
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, 351-0198 Japan
Contract Conditions
Contract
The term of the contract shall be until March 31, 2014.
RIKEN may renew the contract annually based on necessity and a performance evaluation, and if both parties agree to the conditions. The maximum allowable period of employment will be until March 31, 2018.
Salary
Salary is determined annually on the basis of employee experience, abilities and research results. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided and social insurance applies (health insurance, pension insurance, worker's accident compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.).
Holidays
Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese National Holidays, year-end and New year (12/29 - 1/3) and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday October).
All other provisions will conform to RIKEN rules and regulations.
*Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
Eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
Required Documentation and Deadline
Documentation
- Curriculum Vitae (with a photo and an e-mail address).
- List of publications
- Personal statement outlining achievements and research goals/aspirations.
- One letter of recommendation from the immediate manager of your current job (If you cannot obtain such a letter from the immediate manager of your current job, a recommendation letter from an outside source at the PI class or higher is acceptable.). If you are currently employed at RIKEN, the recommendation letter must come from outside sources. The recommendation letters should be addressed to "Director of the Center for Sustainable Resource Science ".
* RIKEN Information Privacy Policy:
RIKEN will not use an applicant's private information for any purpose other than recruitment. During the review process, all information is stored according to prescribed regulations. Documents will not be returned.
Selection process
Applicants who pass the first document screening will be interviewed.
Dead Line
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Start of Employment
After June 1, 2013
Inquiry/Contact Address
Molecular Ligand Target Research Team
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, 351-0198 Japan
Email: charlieboone[at]riken.jp
kuchida[at]riken.jp
* Any questions regarding this position should be sent to the above e-mail addresses.