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RIKEN

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Genome Biology and Microbial Evolution at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Annual income starts at 5 million yen. Salary follows an annual salary system with fixed and variable components, and the estimated total monthly salary plus discretionary work allowance at hiring is 448,990 yen or more. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.

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Sep 10, 2027

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Japan

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RIKEN

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About this position

RIKEN’s Research Institute for Earth and Planetary Life Sciences (Suzuki Laboratory) is recruiting a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent for a project in genome biology, microbial evolution, and bioinformatics. The lab studies unknown microorganisms in the subsurface biosphere, combining fieldwork, microbial culture, physiological analysis, and omics approaches to understand microbial ecology, metabolic functions, early evolution of life, astrobiology, and extremophile genes.

The advertised project focuses on quantitatively understanding the adaptive evolution of microorganisms through integrated high-resolution analysis of genome, transcriptome, and proteome data, with the goal of developing future prediction models for global material cycles.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a related field or have equivalent experience. The position is a fixed-term contract (one year initially, renewable depending on evaluation) and is based at RIKEN Wako Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Funding: annual income starts at 5 million yen; salary is based on experience, skills, and performance, with commuting and housing allowances and social insurance provided.

Application window: applications are accepted from 2026-09-10 to 2027-09-10, but the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the official RIKEN recruitment page and submit the required electronic documents (resume and list of achievements).

Funding details

Annual income starts at 5 million yen. Salary follows an annual salary system with fixed and variable components, and the estimated total monthly salary plus discretionary work allowance at hiring is 448,990 yen or more. Commuting allowance and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a related field or equivalent experience. The post is for a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent fixed-term contract, with renewal depending on performance. No specific language test, GPA, or citizenship requirements are stated.

How to apply

Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume and list of achievements, and submit them through the recruitment agency website using the official RIKEN posting link. Applications are accepted from 2026-09-10 until 2027-09-10, but the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found. Email contact is provided for inquiries.

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