Seeking Technical Staff I and/or II (full-time, part-time)
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 Technical Staff I and /or II.
| Research Department |
RIKEN Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research(tentative)
(Team Leader: Dr. Ming Ta Michael LEE) |
|---|---|
| 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 Technical Staff I and/or II. 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. Candidates for technical fields need the following skills: genotyping of genetic polymorphisms. gene functional analysis, cell culture, or immune assays. Experience in proteome analysis, such as mass spectrometry analysis and detection of protein in blood plasma/serum is also preferred. |
| Available Positions |
Available Type and Number of Positions
A number of positions for Technical Staff I and/or II exact number not yet determined
*For each type of positions, successful candidates are selected based on the applicant's abilities and adequacy.
Job descriptions: [Technical Staff I] Provides technical support for laboratory, etc. at one's own discretion. [Technical Staff II] Provides technical support for laboratory, etc. under the mentorship of senior staff. |
| Qualifications |
・Graduate of a professional training school, junior college or university with the experience (or with equivalent abilities) and the knowledge, skills and experience to provide technical support to the desired lab.
・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. ・Sufficient English reading and writing as well as conversation skills. |
| 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).
*Consultation is available for those considering part-time positions (Special Appointment Employees). The work schedule for such a position is one of the following:
(1) 7.5 hours per day, 4 days per week (30 hours total/week)
(2) 6 hours per day, 5 days per week (30 hours total/week) (3) 7 hours per day, 4 days per week (28 hours total/week) The fixed monthly salary is based on employee experience, abilities and results. Other matters such as the contract period, social insurance, holidays, allowances, etc. are the same as for full-time employees. |
| 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) - (Fulltime or Part-time) [Example: Application Documents IMS- Laboratory for International Alliance on Genomic Research -Technical Staff I- Fulltime] Note: Application documents should be written in English. Required Documents:
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.) 5) List of skills and experience 6) Description of future aspirations. (within one page 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. 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. |