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Riken Seeking Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher
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Date of publication 2015/07/16
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Enzyme Research Team
Biomass Engineering Research Division
RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
(Team Leader: Keiji Numata)

Profile of the Laboratory

Center for Sustainable Resource Science, which started in April 2013, is a new and limited-term research center. The Enzyme Research Team aims to design and develop novel functional and structural biopolymers such as poly(amino acid) and structural proteins (spider silk).
http://www.riken.jp/research/labs/csrs/biomass_eng/enzyme/

Job title and job description

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

We are looking for Research Scientist(s) and Postdoctoral Researcher(s), to start immediately. We are seeking candidates who can work for Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies (ImPACT) Program and are interested in structural, chemical and biological properties of spider silk proteins.

Qualifications

The candidate for Research Scientist must have research experience of more than 5 years after obtaining Ph.D.

The candidate for postdoctoral researcher must have a doctor degree and experience of post-doctoral research of less than 5 years. As for the research fellow, those who are expected to receive the doctoral degree by the end of September, 2015 can also apply.

Generally, successful candidates are expected to speak and write English fluently, to do sampling in some natural environments (field works), and to have knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: materials science, structural protein, polymer science, and structural analyses by scattering, NMR, IR, Raman, AFM, TEM etc.

Work location

RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Wako Branch
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan

Salary and benefits

One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable, based on the evaluation, up until March 31, 2018 Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). Commuting and housing allowances will be provided.

Enrolment in social insurance is required. Days off include 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.
http://www.riken.jp/en/careers/working-at-riken/benefits/

Also, the successful candidate will be eligible for an exemption from repayment of category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and will be eligible to apply for MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kaken-hi).

Application and required documents

CV with photograph and email address
List of publications and presentations
Outline of previous research achievements and outline of research plan or proposal (2 pages, A4 paper)
Letters of recommendation

Candidate for a Research Scientist
Two letters of recommendation including one from the current supervisor.

Candidate for the Postdoctoral Researcher
One letter of recommendation from your current supervisor or another individual who can evaluate your work.
* A recommendation from a third party is allowed when it is difficult for the candidate to obtain a recommendation from the current supervisor.
* These letters should be addressed to Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Director.
A work/Research reference who can be contacted for an opinion.
Certificate of graduation or copy of Ph.D diploma

Deadline
Until the position is filled.

Note 1: All documents submitted will be strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without legitimate reason.
Note 2: Application documents must be submitted by post mail. Submitted documents will not be returned.

Selection process

Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.

Start of employment

Until the position is filled.

Contact information

Dr. Keiji Numata
Team Leader, Enzyme Research Team, Biomass Engineering Research Division, Center for Sustainable Resource Science
Email: keiji.numata[at]riken.jp

Application submission

Send your application to the following address (only overseas candidates may submit applications by email).
Dr. Keiji Numata
Enzyme Research Team, Biomass Engineering Research Division, Center for Sustainable Resource Science
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Email: keiji.numata[at]riken.jp

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