Research Scientist (iCONM)

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will play a proactive role in advancing Planned Research A01, “Construction of a Molecular Basis for the Implementation of Intracellular Shuttles,” within the KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (B) (FY2026–FY2028), “Molecular Transport Revolution by Intracellular Shuttles.”
Intracellular shuttles are entirely new molecular tools designed to enable the precise and flexible control of molecular transport inside cells. In this research project, we aim to clarify the molecular structures, physicochemical properties, and functions required for intracellular shuttles and to establish molecular design principles for their realization. We will also develop foundational technologies that will enable intracellular shuttles to function in vivo, with future medical applications in mind.

Work content and job description
The successful candidate will engage in research spanning molecular design, synthesis, analysis, and functional evaluation, including polymer synthesis, peptide synthesis, physicochemical characterization, in vitro evaluation, and in vivo evaluation.
The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to activities of the research area, including area meetings, symposia organized by the research area, and public relations activities.

Description
Required Qualifications
1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biomaterials, drug delivery systems (DDS), peptide science, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, cell biology, or a related field, or be expected to obtain one by the time of appointment.
2. Applicants must have experimental experience relevant to this research project, such as chemical synthesis, physicochemical analysis, cell-based experiments, and/or animal experiments. Experience in all of these areas is not required; however, applicants should be willing to proactively learn unfamiliar techniques and apply them to the research.
3. Applicants must be able to communicate at a basic level in Japanese and English.
4. Applicants must have the ability to write academic papers in English.
5. Applicants must be able to build good working relationships with members both within and outside the research team and conduct research collaboratively.
6. Applicants must be highly motivated to pioneer a new research field and to pursue the realization of intracellular shuttles with initiative and perseverance.

Supplementary explanation of compensation
[Treatment after recruitment (job title, salary, working hours, employment type, employment period / trial period)] * Important
Research Scientist and Post-doc Researchers
[Overtime hours, rest periods, discretionary labor system, holidays, various insurances (social insurance, labor insurance), various systems (pay increase system, bonuses, transportation expenses, retirement allowances), the type of agreement with the applicant when not hiring, etc.]
Discretionary Labor System
Saraly is based on the regulations of the Kawasaki Institute of Industrial Promotion. (To be determined on an individual basis based on ability, experience, career, and licenses)
Various social insurances are provided.
Welfare benefits available.
Commuting allowance is provided.
[The measures against second-hand smoking in your workplace.] * Important
No smoking in the facility

Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Research Experience
3. List of Research Achievements (Please highlight three representative publications)
4. Names and contact information of references (Two to three references are preferred)
Online applications via JREC-IN Portal are accepted.

Selection
1st stage: Document screening
2nd stage: Online interview
3rd stage: Interview at iCONM
Travel and accommodation expenses for interviews are to be borne by the applicant.

Notification of result
Applicants will be notified of the results of each selection stage by email.