Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
| Laboratory |
Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics, Cell Dynamics Research Core, Quantitative Biology Center
(Team Leader: Shuichi Onami, D.V.M., Ph.D.) |
|---|---|
| Research Field |
Toward predictive understanding of the development of multicellular organisms, this laboratory is developing mathematical models of developmental systems and technologies for quantitative developmental biology, by combining molecular cell biology, biophysics, genome science, computational science, mathematical science, etc. We use C. elegans embryo as a model system for developing fundamental models and technologies, and apply those to more complex systems such as mouse embryos.
For more details, see: http://www.riken.jp/engn/r-world/research/lab/qbic/dd/index.html. |
| Job title and Job description |
[Available Position]
Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher [Job Description] Successful applicants will carry out original research relating to one of the following research topics:
1. Experimental analysis and mathematical modeling of development.
2. Quantitative and computational analysis of developmental dynamics using large-scale data. 3. Development of new technologies for measuring dynamics of developmental systems. 4. Development of new technologies for computer simulations of developmental systems. 5. Development of integrated database for quantitative biology and bioimage informatics. References: Kyoda et al., Nucleic Acids Res., doi: 10.1093/nar/gks1107, 2012 Fujita & Onami, PLoS One. 7, e30224, 2012 Hamahashi et al., BMC Bioinformatics 6, 125, 2005 Kimura & Onami, Dev. Cell 8, 765-775, 2005 |
| Qualification | Applicants must have a Ph.D. with strong background in either molecular cell biology, biophysics, or information and computational science (including bioinformatics). Experience in research using C. elegans, image-processing, or computer simulation or in database development is preferable but not required. |
| Work location |
RIKEN Kobe Institute
2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Japan |
| Salary and benefits | The term of the contract shall be until March 31, 2014. Thereafter, the contract is renewable annually upon evaluation until the end of the project. Salary shall be determined on an annual basis subject to the applicant's experience and performance. Social health insurance, commuting and housing allowances are provided. Days off are weekends, public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3) and RIKEN Foundation Day. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. |
| Application and required documents |
[Documents for Application]
(1) CV with photograph and E-mail address.
(2) List of publications (one copy of representative publications). (3) Brief description of previous research and future research plans (about one A4 page each). (4) One letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor (or if impossible, from a third person). [Deadline] Positions will remain open until suitable candidates are appointed. [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 | Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. |
| Start of Employment | Earliest date possible (negotiable) |
| Send application to |
Mako Tsuboya
Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center 2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku Kobe 650-0047, Japan Phone: +81-78-306-3441 Fax: +81-78-306-3442 |
| Contact Information |
Shuichi Onami
Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center 
Applicants are encouraged to contact Shuichi Onami prior to a formal application. |