Postdoctoral Researcher: Developmental Genetics, RIKEN 1473 views

Developmental Genetics, RIKEN: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate position [BIMS-1617] at the Laboratory for Developmental Genetics, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (Group Director: Haruhiko Koseki)

Research Area

The Group is pursuing a research program to explain –

1. The epigenetic regulation of organ development and stem cell functions, by Polycomb group (PcG) proteins,& DNA methylation mechanisms.
2. Operates the animal facility affiliated to Yokohama Institute required for cryopreservation and generation of genetic resources, and the human iPS cell facility.
3. Developing new technologies- based on adoptive antitumor immunotherapy- for clinical intervention of cancers, using iPS (induced pluripotent stem) derived NKT (natural killer T) cells (iPS-NKT cells)

Core Research Subjects:

1. Regulation of large scale chromatin structures by Polycomb proteins
2. Chromatin dynamics associated with activation of Polycomb-repressed genes
3. Development of antitumor immunotherapy using iPS-NKT cells

Required Qualification

1. For a Research Associate

Master’s degree holder in fields indicated in the Job description, or equivalent abilities. Should also have a strong desire to earn a PhD, and a strong motivation for further research.

2. For a Postdoctoral Researcher

PhD holder in immunology, microbiology or related biological fields including physiology,

3. For a both positions

Successful candidates will have a proven research track-record, and proficiency in English. Experience in working with mice is required. International exposure and fellowships/grants obtained are a plus.

 Terms of contract

For a Research Associate

1. One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation.

For a Postdoctoral Researcher

1. One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to the end of the fiscal year exceeding 3 years since the initial date of hire.

Application and required documents

1. CV with photograph and E-mail address. (Please indicate the open call ID [BIMS-1617] in the upper right corner of the CV.)
2. List of publications (articles, reviews and books), presentations, etc. in past 5 years.
3. Brief description of previous research and achievements, and future research plans (within two A4-size pages).
4. Recommendation Letter (1)
5. Certificate of graduation, copy of diploma for highest degree (photocopy acceptable) or official letter of impending graduation.
6. List of competitive external funds obtained (e.g. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [KAKENHI]; indicate whether you are the representative researcher or the collaborator)

Deadline: Position will be closed after a suitable candidate is found.