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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Chromosome Segregation, Cell Biology, and Developmental Biology at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Fixed-term contract position with annual salary starting from about 4 million yen. Salary is based on an annual salary system and includes fixed and variable components; at hiring, the monthly discretionary work allowance plus annual salary is stated as 448,990 yen or more for Researchers and 382,610 yen or more for Special Researchers. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Oct 20, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN is recruiting a Researcher / Postdoctoral-level staff member for the Chromosome Segregation Research Team at the Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research. The project focuses on chromosome segregation in oocytes, eggs, fertilized eggs, and early embryos, including segregation errors associated with aging.
The research combines cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, live imaging, cell engineering, microscopy, and synthetic-biology-inspired approaches. The position supports the JST-CREST project “Creation of aneuploidy-free embryos through artificial component implementation.”
This is a fixed-term contract position in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The posting states an annual salary starting from about 4 million yen, with commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance provided. The role is eligible for KAKENHI applications.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a PhD in a related field; for the Special Researcher track, the PhD should have been obtained within the last five years or be expected by the appointment date. The team seeks candidates who can collaborate smoothly and contribute original, ambitious research.
Application window: October 20, 2026 to October 20, 2027, with review continuing until the position is filled.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract position with annual salary starting from about 4 million yen. Salary is based on an annual salary system and includes fixed and variable components; at hiring, the monthly discretionary work allowance plus annual salary is stated as 448,990 yen or more for Researchers and 382,610 yen or more for Special Researchers. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in a field related to the job description. For the Special Researcher track, applicants must have obtained the PhD within the last five years or expect to obtain it by the appointment date. Candidates should be able to communicate smoothly with collaborators inside and outside the lab and work cooperatively. Preference is given to people motivated to develop original, challenging research that combines their own skills with the strengths of the lab.
How to apply
Apply through the recruitment agency website using the public offering URL. Submit the electronic resume and list of achievements via the online application forms referenced in the posting. Applications are accepted until October 20, 2027, or until a suitable candidate is found.
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