Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Field
Secondary metabolites produced by microorganisms such as actinomycetes and filamentous fungi have diversity in chemical structures and biological activities. Our laboratory is focusing on the isolation of new compounds that regulate mammalian cell function from microbial metabolites. Our laboratory is also devoted to the utilization of biosynthetic gene clusters which is involved in the production of secondary metabolites.
Job title and Job description
Job title
One Postdoctoral Researcher position is available.
Job description
The production of secondary metabolites utilizing gene source from Streptomyces and the creation of novel metabolites by an elucidation of biosynthetic mechanisms.
Qualification
The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in the related field.
Work location
Antibiotics laboratory is located in following address.
RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, 351-0198 Japan
Salary and benefits
One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable, based on the evaluation, until the termination of the project (projected to be on March 31, 2018).
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Also, 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).
Application and required documents
- Complete CV (with a photo)
- List of publications
- Abstract of research achievements
- Three selected papers
- One letter of recommendation from the current supervisor. (If you cannot obtain a letter from the immediate manager of your current job, a recommendation letter from an outside source at the PI class is acceptable).
Deadline
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Handling Personal Data
Handling of Personal Data: All private data sent to RIKEN in application for employment is handled in strict confidentiality, and such data is not utilized for any other purpose or disclosed to any third party. Application documents will not be returned.
Selection process
Applicants who pass the first document screening will be interviewed.
Start of Employment
After October 1, 2013
Send application to
Send your application to the following address (only overseas candidates may forward applications by email). Candidates in Japan should send application by postal mail with "kakitome".
Contact Information
Shunji Takahashi
Antibiotics Laboratory
RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Email: shunjitaka[at]riken.jp