Seeking a Research Scientist or a Senior Research Scientist (22K09)
Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

Laboratory

Laboratory for Chromosome Segregation
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
(Team Leader: Tomoya Kitajima)

Research Field and Overview

Study on the causes of chromosome segregation errors in mammalian oocytes.

Open Positions

Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist: 1 position
The position at the time of hiring will be determined through the selection process.

Job description

Our laboratory studies chromosome segregation errors in mammalian oocytes. Techniques include cell biological approaches such as live imaging, molecular approaches such as in vitro biochemical experiments, and reproductive engineering approaches such as oocyte micromanipulation. We also study chromosome instability across multiple developmental stages including egg cell and early embryonic stages. We seek a scientist who will carry out research under the laboratory’s mission, cultivate their own original research to further develop their career, and contribute to the general activities of the laboratory including training students.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and development on topics specified above and to contribute to the management of the laboratory. A Senior Research Scientist is also expected to assist the laboratory head.

Qualification

Doctoral degree (or equivalent research ability and background) in the relevant research field.

Initial work location

RIKEN Kobe Campus (2-2-3, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Hyogo 650-0047)

For applicant registration

Noon, September 14, 2022 (Japan time).

For revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation

Noon, September 20, 2022 (Japan time).
For more information and required application documents, please visit the application website:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20220801_9/index.html

Start of Employment

RIKEN expects that the successful applicant will be able to take up this position at the earliest opportunity after April 1, 2023

Contact Information

For inquiries concerning the research
Dr. Tomoya Kitajima (Team Leader)
Email: tomoya.kitajima [at] riken.jp

For other inquiries

Research Personnel Affairs Section
Human Resources Division, RIKEN
Email: kjk-desk [at] riken.jp
Contact by phone is not available.