Seeking Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers and/or Research Associates
RIKEN will launch its Center for Integrative Medical Sciences on April 1, 2013, integrating the existing Research Center for Allergy and Immunology and the Center for Genomic Medicine. The new center's "Core for Genomic Medicine" currently seeks persons for the positions of Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher and/or Research Associate.
| Research Department |
RIKEN Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research(tentative)
(Team Leader: Dr. Ming Ta Michael LEE) |
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| Overview of Laboratory |
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (Acting Director: Shigeo KOYASU) will begin operations on April 1, 2013. The new center will undertake basic research on homeostasis and human genetic research in order to reveal new paradigms for realizing personalized medicine, while also contributing to applied medicine in terms of disease prevention and treatment with basic research focused on understanding genetic diversity in the human race. Additionally, the new center will promote the translation of research findings to clinical practice.
The center's Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research(tentative) is looking for ambitious persons to fill the positions of Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher and/or Research Associate. For the further development of genomic research to realize personalized medicine, "Core for Genomic Medicine" aims to: (1) develop innovative technologies and systems that encompass and elucidate the diversity in the human genome and construct a research infrastructure of the human genome variation, and (2) develop statistical analysis methods for the multifactorial diseases, by combining systematic SNP information and whole-genome analysis information with various environmental factors. Furthermore, we will identify disease- and drug-related genes using molecular genetic approaches as well as undertake clinical translational research using the identified disease- and drug-related genes for the realization of personalized medicine. Note that the subject disorders may change depending on the finalized budget for fiscal 2013. The immediate goals are for project-based research in the following areas: cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, bone and joint diseases, respiratory and allergic diseases, endocrinology, metabolic and kidney diseases, and digestive diseases. The main aim of our laboratory is, through collaborations in Japan and internationally, to identify useful biomarkers which could be used to predict drug-induced adverse events, guide drug use and be used in disease prediction diagnosis. |
| Available Positions |
Available Type and Number of Positions
A number of positions for Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher and/or Research Associate exact number not yet determined
*For each type of positions, successful candidates are selected based on the applicant's abilities and adequacy.
Job descriptions: [Research Scientist] Carries out research in accordance with the themes of the laboratory, etc. and provides guidance to postdoctoral researchers and research associates as necessary. [Postdoctoral Researcher] Carries out research in accordance with the themes of the laboratory, etc. under the mentorship and training of supervisors. Lay the foundations to independently advance their research in the future. [Research Associate] Carries out research in accordance to the themes of the laboratory under the mentorship of supervisors. |
| Qualifications |
[Common Qualifications for All Positions]
・Knowledge and experience of the research themes listed in the applicable laboratory.
・Deep interest in the themes of the laboratory. ・Good communication skills and the ability to engage in the research in a coordinated manner. [Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher] Ph.D. holders in fields related to those described in the overview for the desired laboratory (Postdoctoral Researchers must be within five years of the completion of their PhD). [Research Associate] Master degree holders with the experience in fields related to those descried in the overview for the desired laboratory, or equivalent abilities. |
| Work Location |
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 230-0045 Japan (tentative) |
| Salary and Benefits |
Contract:
Fixed term position with an annually renewed* contract to March 31, 2018.
*Annual renewal is based on necessity and a performance evaluation, and the agreement of both parties to the conditions. "Necessity" takes into account the following factors: employee abilities, work load, work record, work attitude, progress of the project or projects in which the employee is involved at the conclusion of each annual contract, as well as RIKEN's operating and budget situation.
Salary:
Salary is determined annually on the basis of employee experience, abilities and performance 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 (Dec.29-Jan.3), summer holidays and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October). Other Provisions: Other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
*Successful candidates with the position of Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate are eligible to apply for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi) and (when applicable) eligible for an exemption from repayment of Category 1 Japan Student Services Organization scholarship loans from fiscal 2003 or earlier.
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| Required Documents and Deadlines |
Required documents:
Please provide the documents indicated below as PDF files and send them to the email address indicated in Inquiries and Mailing Address for Documents. In the Subject line, write Application Documents, IMS- Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research - (Position) [Example: Application Documents IMS- Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research -Research Scientist] Note: Application documents should be written in English. Required Documents for All Positions:
1) CV (include photograph, current affiliation, job title, date of birth, academic credentials, current address, contact information (telephone number and email address), research experience and work experience).
In the top right-hand corner of the CV, write IMS-C - (Lab Number) - (Position) - (Fulltime or Part-time) [Example: IMS-C-(１)-Research Scientist - Fulltime] 2) Statement of Purpose 3) Recommendation Letter (1): (The desired laboratory, position title and contact information for the recommending person must be included. If it is difficult to obtain a recommendation letter from the current supervisor, a recommendation from a third party will be accepted.) The letter of recommendation should be addressed to the "Director of the Center for Integrative Medical Sciences." If the person providing the recommendation will send the letter directly, please send it to the address indicated in Inquiries and Mailing Address for Documents below. 4) Certificate of graduation or copy of diploma for highest degree (photocopy acceptable) or official letter of impending graduation. (This document can be sent anytime up until the day of the interview.) For Research Scientists and Postdoctoral Researchers:
5) List of publications and patents for at least the past five years.
6) Copies of major publications (up to three, also indicate in the list of publications with bolding or other method of identification). 7) Overview of research to this point and future aspirations (within two pages of A4-sized paper, no set format required) For Research Associates
5) List of publications and patents for at least the past five years.
6) If existing, any major publications (up to two, also indicate in the list of publications with bolding or other method of identification). 7) Overview of research to this point and future aspirations (within two pages of A4-sized paper, no set format required) Deadline: Applicants are accepted until suitable candidates are chosen. Privacy: All documents submitted will be strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Under no circumstances will personal information be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party without legitimate reason. |
| Screening Process | Applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited for an interview. Candidates will be asked to give a short presentation (about 10 minutes) on their research projects and aspirations. Interviews will be conducted in English. |
| Start of Employment | at the earliest possible time after April 1st, 2013 |
| Inquiries and Mailing Address for Documents |
Send your application to the following address:
IMS-recruit[at]yokohama.riken.jp (replace [at] with @) RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences Preparatory Office Inquiries about this position should be also sent to the above e-mail address. |