Positions Available

Open position of research scientist RIKEN Brain Science Institute

[Laboratory]

Laboratory for Developmental Gene Regulation (Head: Hitoshi Okamoto, M.D., Ph.D.)
RIKEN Brain Science Institute

[Research Field]

We are seeking strongly-motivated persons who want to join us to study the following subjects using multiple technologies such as genetic manipulation, two-photon fluorescent microscopy, electrophysiology and behavioral analysis by using zebrafish and mouse.
1)　 Study of neural circuits regulating emotional behaviors and the habenula.
2)　 Differentiation of neuroepithelium and establishment of the left-right asymetry of the brain.
For details please see: http://dgr.brain.riken.jp/indexE.html

[Job title]

Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher)
Number of positions: 3

[Qualification]

Candidates should have, or be expecting to receive, a PhD in related fields and have research interests as described above.

[Work location]

Laboratory for Developmental Gene Regulation is located in following address.
RIKEN Brain Science Institute 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama 351-0198, Japan

[Salary and benefits]

Full-time position with an annually renewable contract through the end of the project based on the evaluation. Annual salary system, negotiable upon ability 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.
Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003.

[Application and required documents]

1. Description of your reason for application
2. Description of skills, experience, and interests
3. Complete CV with photo
4. List of research achievement and publications
5. 3 letters of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, If available)

[Deadline]
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]

After first screen, successful applicants will be interviewed.

[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).
Atsuko Shimada
Lab. for Developmental Gene Regulation
RIKEN Brain Science Institute
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama
351-0198 JAPAN

[Contract information]

Hitoshi Okamoto, M.D., Ph.D
Laboratory for Developmental Gene Regulation
RIKEN Brain Science Institute
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Email: