TITLE:
Unit Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
①Unification, management and promotion of the research activities described in our laboratory outline.
②Development, improvement and application of analysis technologies, such as for the transcription control network, gene expression and gene expression control.
③Technology development of standardization and quality control technology for above mentioned analysis technologies.
④Planning and administration in order to spread the above mentioned technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
①A Ph.D. degree in a related field of expertise (physical science, medical science, molecular biology, cytobiology, etc.).
②Must have the experience and achievements stated in our laboratory outline as well as possess team management and research promotion skills.
③Have a profound knowledge in molecular biology of the nucleic acid, especially is knowledgeable for Technique about the gene expression analysis.
④Has experience and abilities in technology development, technology advancement, technology standardization, making standard procedure books, and quality control.
⑤Has experience leading a team and carrying out manufacturing or production.
LOCATION
RIKEN Yokohama Institute, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 230-0045, Japan
SALARY
Salary is determined annually on the basis of employee experience, abilities and research results. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided and social insurance applies (health insurance, pension insurance, worker's accident compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.).
HOLIDAYS
Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese National Holidays, year-end and New Year (Dec.29-Jan.3), summer holidays and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).
FACILITIES
Cafeteria, convenience store, café, RIKEN daycare center*
*Certain conditions apply.
OTHER REQUIREMENT
Other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
*Eligible to apply for external funding.
*Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
*RIKEN is an equal opportunity employer, with all working to make the best use of their talents for RIKEN.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND DEADLINES
(1)Curriculum Vitae (with photo).
*Indicate the symbol [MG] on your CV (top right-hand corner).
*Indicate your e-mail address.
(2)Personal Statement (A4 size, 1-2sheets)
(3)List of publications
(4)Two letters of recommendation
(A4 size, 1 sheet. Include a recommendation letter written by one of your current immediate supervisor and one from an external person of PI level or higher. If this is not possible, get two recommendation letters from external persons of PI level or higher.)
*The recommendation letter should be addressed to "Director, OSC, RIKEN Yokohama Institute."
*Please write "Omics Science Center application for [MG]" on the envelope.
*Application documents will not be returned.
DEADLINE
Documents must be received by Thursday, October 13, 2011 at noon (Japan time).
NOTE ON HANDLING OF PERSONAL DATA
All private data sent to RIKEN as part of an application for employment is handled in strict confidentiality, and the data is not utilized for any other purposes or disclosed to third parties.
Selection Process Application screening and interviews.
Start of Employment December 1, 2011 (negotiable)
CONTACT
OSC Personnel Division [MG], General Affairs Section, Yokoyama Research Promotion Division,
RIKEN Yokohama Institute
1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 230-0045 JAPAN
E-mail:recruit"at"yokohama.riken.jp
*Please change "at" to @ when you send out the e-mail.
*Any questions regarding these positions should be sent to the above e-mail address.
