RIKEN, interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
Position ID:
Position Title:
Seeking a few Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/10/08, updated 2024/09/30, listed until 2025/03/30)
Position Description:
Position Description
【Title】Seeking a few Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists (W24189)
【Laboratory】
(Program Director: Tetsuo Hatsuda)
【Outline of Laboratory 】
The RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS) promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and the creation of new interdisciplinary fields through interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. iTHEMS aims to nurture and support young scientists eager to cross disciplinary boundaries.
iTHEMS is planning to establish a “Mathematical Fundamentals Division (tentative name)” and a “Mathematical Deployment Division (tentative name)” from April, 2025, to deepen basic mathematical research, such as elucidating the origin and evolution of the universe, matter and life, and to promote mathematical deployment research to develop new research areas and solve global and social challenges. Among these, the “Mathematical Fundamentals Division (tentative name)” is recruiting several talented researchers in the area of theoretical, mathematical and computational biology and biophysics, interested in collaborating with researchers from iTHEMS, RIKEN, and beyond.
For more information, please refer to the following website:
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
【Job title and Job description 】
Job title, available positions
Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist, a few positions
Position-specific task is as follows:
Research Scientist
Conduct and direct their own research project(s),and expand their research focus beyond their discipline through new research collaborations.
Senior Research ScientistSame as Research Scientist, but additionally assist the host researcher, and lead, supervise and support researchers affiliated with iTHEMS.
Job description
iTHEMS is looking for Research Scientists or Senior Research Scientists in the fields of mathematical, theoretical and computational biology and biophysics, who are keen to conduct research to develop new approaches to problems by applying mathematical and computational ideas and methods. Current iTHEMS members' research focus is very diverse, and includes circadian rhythm, evolutionary biology, ecology, genetics, biological engineering, infectious diseases, soft and active matter physics. The ideal candidate will be keen to reach out across the boundaries between these fields, and hopefully beyond to physics, theoretical and applied mathematics, social sciences, etc.
For more information, please email the contact details below.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
【Qualification】
The candidate should possess or is expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the starting date.
【Work location】
RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
【Salary and benefits】
1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum 5 years (Research Scientist) or 7 years (Senior Research Scientist) from initial date of hire.
2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.
Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. The monthly base salary will be in the range of 365,800 to 461,200 JPY for Research Scientist, and 438,400 to 461,200 JPY for Senior Research Scientist, as of April 1, 2025. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:
The monthly salary including discretionary work allowance at the time of employment will be
500,000 JPY or more for Research Scientist, and 550,000 JPY or more for Senior Research Scientist.
Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
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, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).
The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.
【Application and required documents】
[Required documents]
1. A cover letter explaining your motivations to apply for this position. If there are special circumstances you would like the committee to consider, you may include them here.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)*
* In the notes section of your CV, include the job position number (W24189) next to the title of the job position. You may also include your research IDs (ORCID, Google Scholar, etc.).
3. List of publications (including preprints)
4. Research statement (summary of current and past research relevant to this position; 2 pages max)
5. Research proposal (describe your research objectives over the time scale of the position [5-7 years]; 3 pages max)
6. Interdisciplinary statement (discuss your views and interest on interdisciplinarity, and how you see yourself interacting with iTHEMS members from other fields; 1 page max)
7. Contact information of two persons willing to provide a reference.
8. Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA)or UK, you are required to submit the document, “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR and Regulation of the European Parliament and of the council of on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (UK General Data Protection Regulation)” with your signature.
*You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
*You will find detailed information about Regulation of the European Parliament and of the council of on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (UK GDPR) on the following website:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-and-the-eu/
If you are not a resident of European Economic Area(EEA) or UK, please write it on the consent form and upload from the system in order to complete your application.
[How to apply]
Application documents should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online
Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.
[Deadline]
Open until the position is filled
We will first select the application documents that have arrived by December 9, 2024 (JST).
[Handling Personal Data]
Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.
【Selection process】
Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants
【Start of Employment】
April 1, 2025 (Negotiable)
【Remark】
Each Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist will be allocated an annual research grant of up to 1.5 million yen.
【Contact Information】
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
For inquiry, send an email to ithems_app@ml.riken.jp with Subject: iTHEMS Mathematical Biology RS/SRS (W24189).
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Interdisciplinary statement
- List of publications (including preprints)
- Research statement(summary of current and past research relevant to this position;2 pages max))
- Research proposal (describe your research objectives over the time scale of the position [5-7 years]; 3 pages max)
- Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
- Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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