About the position
Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
The Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation at the Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is seeking research scientists or postdoctoral researchers. The laboratory studies chromosome segregation in oocytes, eggs, zygotes, and early embryos, as well as their errors including age-associated ones. We use multiple mammalian models including mice. We conduct research taking advantage of cell biological techniques such as live imaging, cell engineering approaches using micromanipulation, molecular biology including synthetic biology, and other technologies.
Position-specific tasks are as follows:
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.
Basic research toward understanding and controlling mechanisms for chromosome segregation in oocytes, eggs, zygotes and early embryos, and preventing their errors. Successful applicants are requested to conduct experiments and analyses for the JST-CREST research project “Generation of Aneuploidy-Free Embryos through Artificial Intracellular Components”.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
A person who is able to dedicate themselves to the job by communicating, coordinating and collaborating smoothly with people in and out of the laboratory. Ideal candidates will be motivated to pursue research that combines their own expertise with the strengths of our laboratory, explores freely conceived ideas, or builds on these approaches to develop highly original, ambitious, and creative projects.
A PhD holder in the area related to the job description.
A PhD holder who earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in the area related to the job description. Including those who expect to obtain a doctoral degree before starting the position.
Work location: RIKEN Kobe Campus-East-West 2-2-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047 (Developmental Biology Buildings)
Salary and benefits: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to 2032 March 31. 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.
Tagged as: Life Sciences
This listing was collected from a public source and is reproduced here for
information only. Always confirm the details on the original posting before applying.
View the original posting