Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) views the functions of molecules, cells, and organs that support all life stages of organisms as a dynamic system, and aims to elucidate developmental, growth and aging phenomena as well as apply their findings to develop regenerative medicine and diagnostics, thereby contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancies.
The Laboratory for Physical Biology is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme. The research overview of the laboratory is shown below.
At the Laboratory for Physical Biology, we combine theoretical and experimental approaches from physics and mathematical sciences to address fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology.
Keywords: Mechanobiology, active matter physics, physics, theoretical biology
Details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will work on projects aimed at uncovering the physical principles underlying force-induced self-organization in cells and tissues, using theoretical approaches and data analysis.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
650-0047 Hyogo, 2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, RIKEN Kobe Campus-East-West (Developmental Biology Buildings)
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Job title: Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate: 1 position
- Research Scientist
Carry out research and other work in accordance with research themes of the laboratory. - Postdoctoral Researcher
Carry out research and other work in accordance with laboratory research themes under the mentorship and training of supervisors. - Research Associate
Carry out the research in the laboratory under the direction of their supervisor.
Start of Employment: At the earliest opportunity (subject to negotiation)
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 3 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 450,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, 390,000 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher and 320,000 JPY or more for Research Associate.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (caring for a sick child, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations: This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description:
- Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher:
1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to 31st March, 2032.
2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years. - Research Associates:
1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to 31st March, 2032.
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Probationary period: Present
Description: In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.
Various systems
Pay increase system: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Transportation expenses: Available
Others: Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: Available
Employees' Pension Insurance: Available
Worker's accident insurance: Available
Employment insurance: Available
Others: Available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle. For more information, please get in touch with the hiring staff at kobe-jobs@riken.jp.
- Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
- The Kobe Campus has an on-site daycare, PO-I Kids Kobe. For details, please send an email to the General Administrative Section at kobe-kosei@ml.riken.jp.
- RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.
Additional comments
Handling personal data: Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
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2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
3. Upon evaluation, whether or not the employee actively pursues PhD in his/her future, with clear intention and determination for advancing to a higher position, such as Research Scientist, will be judged.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RIKEN
Country: Japan
City: Hyogo