Chief Scientist to head new theoretical biology or bioinformatics laboratory
Permanent Position, RIKEN
RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist (Laboratory Director) to head a new laboratory for theoretical biology or bioinformatics. Applications from overseas are welcome. The successful candidate will be responsible for the laboratory's overall management and research strategy, directing research projects and contributing to more general aspects of RIKEN's management and research planning activities.
1. Location
RIKEN Discovery Research Institute (DRI) will establish a new laboratory for biology research focusing on in silico biology. One of the directions taken by the life sciences in the post-genome era is the in silico reconstitution of biomolecules, cells, and tissues using theoretical and mathematical approaches. Related to this is bioinformatics, the processing of massive volumes of omics databases.
2. Job title and number of posit
Chief Scientist, one person
3. Qualifications
Applicants should have ability and experience equivalent to that of a professor who manages research at a university graduate school, and appropriate research experience supported by a distinguished research record and the ability to play a pivotal role in these areas. This position is open to all nationalities.
4. Location
RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, JAPAN
5. Status
The post is a permanent appointment, subject to RIKEN's mandatory retirement age of 60. However, it is possible, depending on evaluation results, to continue research after the age of 60 (73 maximum) as a Distinguished Senior Scientist. Terms and conditions of employment shall include a director-level salary, annual salary system, and bonuses, and be in accordance with RIKEN's procedures for appointing Chief Scientists.
6. Deadline and documents to be submitted
Applicants should send a full curriculum vitae and photograph; list of publications; one copy each of five key publications; a statement (about 5 A4-size pages) explaining former research experience and proposals for research at RIKEN; and the names and addresses of three referees. Please write to the address below for further details. All applications should reach RIKEN by September 30, 2007.
Personal information
Submitted documents will be handled in accordance with the RIKEN rules concerning personal information, and only used for screening applications for this position. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, and lent to any third party without a justifiable reason.
7. Starting date
April 1, 2008 or as soon as possible after then
8. Notes
* Submitted documents will normally not be returned.
* Information about RIKEN and its procedures for appointing Chief Scientists is available on the RIKEN website: http://www.riken.jp/
9. Inquiries, and where applications should be submitted
Dr. Minoru Yoshida, Head of the Chief Scientist Nominating Committee,
Chemical Genetics Laboratory,
RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, JAPAN
Tel.: +81-48-467-9516
Fax: +81-48-462-4676
E-mail: [email protected]
