Jan 11 2017 update
Research Field
Our lab, laboratory for human organogenesis, was launched in August 2016 at RIKEN CDB. Our ultimate goal is to recreate functional human organs from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) for regenerative purposes. We believe that knowledge from basic developmental biology is essential for regenerative studies; therefore, we are also highly interested in studies of human embryology. Especially, utilizing our unique technology that generates hPSCs-derived kidney organoids (Takasato et al. Nature 2015), we focus on the kidney and aim to generate three-dimensional kidney structures in vitro and investigate mechanisms of human mesoderm and/or kidney development. Here, we are looking for postdoctoral researchers who will be involved in following projects: 1) Mechanisms that regulates mesoderm patterning during directed differentiation of hPSCs (Takasato et al. Development 2015). 2) Generation of functional kidney organoids from hPSCs. 3) Human embryology on hPSCs-derived kidney organoids.
Job title, Job description
Research scientist (postdoctoral fellow)
We seek individuals who are highly motivated by regenerative medicine or basic biology and versed in nephrology, developmental biology, cell biology or tissue engineering. Experience in culturing hPSCs is not necessary. You do NOT need to speak Japanese but English communication skill is required, as all research discussions, meetings and seminars are held in English.
Qualification
Applicants have to be awarded a PhD degree by the commencement date.
Work location and environment
RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (Port Island, Kobe, Japan)
Address: Minatojima-minamimachi 2-2-3, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
Salary and benefits
1 One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to seven years since the initial date of hire.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
2 RIKEN will decide whether to enter into a new contract on the basis of the employee’s abilities, work load, performance, work attitude, continuation of the center, laboratory or project in which the employee is involved at the time of termination of the original contract, and on the basis of RIKEN’s situation and budget conditions at the time.
3 For contracts entered into on or after April 1, 2013, RIKEN will not enter into a new fixed-term employment contract that extends the employee’s total years of employment at RIKEN to more than 10 years.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). Days off include 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.
RIKEN is promoting a Gender Equity Program by taking various measures to create a workplace where both men and women are able to give full rein to their talents and abilities. When applicants are judged to be equally qualified on the basis of fair and impartial criteria, women applicants will be given preference.
http://www.riken.go.jp/en/careers/working-at-riken/benefits/
Application and required documents
1. The application package should include 1) A cover letter that states, prior research achievements, your scientific interests, reasons for applying. 2) A 1-2 page outline of your research proposal. 3) The curriculum vitae that contains a list of publications.
2. Separately from above documents, please provide two references. References should be obtained from your current supervisor and a supervisor for your PhD project. (If a reference from a person mentioned above is not available, a reference from someone who knows your research abilities well will be accepted.) These letters should be directly sent to Kobe Human Resources Section from referees by email or by post.
All documents should be prepared in English.
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.
Start of Employment
Commencing date is from April 2017 onward. Negotiable.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please email:
Minoru Takasato, Ph.D.
Email: takasato[at]cdb.riken.jp *Please replace “[at]” with “@”.
Send your application to the following address (only overseas candidates may forward applications by email). Candidates in Japan should send application by postal mail
Kobe Human Resources Section, RIKEN Kobe branch, Kobe Administrative Division
2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
Email: kobe-jobs[at]riken.jp *Please replace “[at]” with “@”.
Please make sure to indicate “Application for Laboratory for Human Organogenesis, Center for Developmental Biology” in red on the envelope.
