Seeking for a Postdoctoral Researcher
| Research Department |
Plant Immunity Research Group , Center for Sustainable Resource Science
Group Director: Dr. Ken Shirasu |
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| Profile of the Laboratory | The main goal of our group is to understand the molecular mechanisms of immunity in plants. We plan to systematically identify and characterize genes, proteins, and small molecules that are important for defense against pathogens by using genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics approaches. We aim to elucidate the signaling networks involved in plant immunity by analyzing the expression patterns of defense-related genes and their post-transcriptional regulation, such as protein modification and the formation of complexes. Infection of plants is economically damaging to agricultural industries worldwide, and understanding the molecular basis of the natural disease resistance mechanisms that plants utilize would provide new strategies to combat the most damaging pathogens. |
| Available Position | One Researcher or Postdoctoral Researcher position is available. |
| Job description | To understand chemical networks between plants and microbes, by focusing on virulence-related genes identified in genome/transcriptome data during plant-microbe interactions and by using chemical biology methods. Experience in isolation of functional small compounds or molecular biology experiments is required. In depth knowledge in plant-microbe interactions is preferred but not required. |
| Qualification requirements |
Experience in the field of study related to the subject described above is required. In principle, candidates with less than five years of postdoctoral experience will be considered for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher.
(PhD candidates who will soon graduate may also apply.) |
| Location | RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, City of Yokohama, 230-0045 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). |
| Required Documentation, and Deadline |
[Documentation]
1. Curriculum Vitae (with a photo and an e-mail address).
2. List of publications 3. Personal statement outlining achievements and research goals/aspirations. 4. 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 ". 5. Certificate of graduation or copy of Ph.D diploma * 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 April 1, 2013 |
| Inquiry/Contact Address |
Plant Immunity Research Group
Plant Science Center, RIKEN Yokohama Institute 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, City of Yokohama, 230-0045 JAPAN Email: ken.shirasu[at]psc.riken.jp * Any questions regarding this position should be sent to the above e-mail address. |