Positions Available

Opening Positions for Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher) or Technical Staff

[Laboratory]

Neural Circuit Function Research Core, Laboratory for Motor Learning Control
(Team Leader: Dr. Soichi Nagao)

[Research Theme]

Our laboratory is interested in the neural mechanisms underlying the motor learning by the cerebellum and its interaction with other brain areas. We use combined molecular biological, morphological, electrophysiological and behavioral approach to elucidate the synaptic mechanisms which are involved in the acquisition and maintenance of motor memory.
For details please see: http://mlc.brain.riken.jp/

[Qualification]

The candidate for a research scientist's position should be a PhD holder in related fields, and the candidate for a technical staff's position should be an expert of the biological technique used in neuroscience research. We welcome those who have experience in neuroscience research.

[Work location]

Motor Learning Control Team is located in following address.
Brain Science Institute, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama
Japan 351-0198

[Salary and benefits]

Full-time position with an annually renewable contract up to 5 years or through the end of the project based on the evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Days off includes public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

[Reserch Scientist only]
Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

[Documents to submit]

1. Complete CV
2. List of research achievement and publications
3. Three letters of recommendation (with telephone number and email address including one from the current supervisor, If available)
4. A letter of self-introduction stating your selling point and your research interests.

[Deadline]
No particular date will be set to this call for application. Will be closed when the position is filled.

[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.

[Selection process]

Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.

[Start of employment]

April 1, 2010 (Negotiable)

[Send application to]

Send your application to the following address (only overseas candidates may forward applications by email).
Dr. Soichi Nagao
Lab. for Motor Learning Control
Brain Science Institute, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama
JAPAN 351-0198
Candidates in Japan should send application by postal mail with “kakitome”.

[Contract information]

Nakajima
Laboratory for Motor Learning Control
Brain Science Institute, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Email: ntakako (please add “@brain.riken.jp” to complete address)