RIKEN BRAIN SCIENCE INSTITUTE (RIKEN BSI)

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Open position of research scientist
Hitoshi Okamoto Lab. for Developmental Gene Regulation Contact RIKEN BSI for Careers

Laboratory

Hitoshi Okamoto Lab. for Developmental Gene Regulation
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 the faculty detail page.

Job title

Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher) Number of positions: 1

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

Negotialble

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

Contact Information

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

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