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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist in Biosystems Dynamics, Developmental Biology, and Molecular Biology at RIKEN BDR RIKEN in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Annual salary starts from about 4 million JPY, with monthly pay at hiring of at least 536,065 JPY for Senior Research Scientist, 448,990 JPY for Research Scientist, and 382,610 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Salary is experience- and performance-based and includes base and variable salary. Research funding support of 3,000,000 JPY per year per project will be provided for the BDR–RISE collaborative project. Transportation, commuting, housing allowances, and social insurance are provided.

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Nov 30, 2026

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RIKEN

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Systems Biology
Developmental Biology
Neuropsychology
Cell Polarity

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About this position

RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Kobe, Japan is recruiting for a Senior Research Scientist, Research Scientist, or Postdoctoral Researcher under the new BDR–RISE Program. This call is designed for early-career and independent-minded researchers who want to build a collaborative project across two or more BDR laboratories and develop a broader research profile through cross-disciplinary work.

The research areas include developmental biology, molecular biology, system genome science, biophysics, and neuroscience. Participating labs span topics such as developmental dynamics, cell polarity, brain organoids, AI biology, nutritional biology, neural stem cells, chromosome segregation, heart regeneration, genetic engineering, quantitative biology of cell fate, developmental genome systems, physical biology, gametogenesis, tissue microenvironment, developmental epigenetics, comparative connectomics, lung development and regeneration, and more.

The successful candidate will propose a collaborative project at application time and, if selected, will hold a joint appointment across the relevant laboratories. The program provides research funding of 3,000,000 JPY per year per project, allocated to the host and partner labs. Salary is annualized and based on experience, ability, and performance, with additional allowances such as commuting and housing support, plus social insurance.

Eligibility depends on the role: Senior Research Scientist requires a PhD plus more than 5 years of post-PhD experience; Research Scientist requires a PhD; Postdoctoral Researcher requires a doctorate earned within the past 5 years or expected before the start date. Applicants should be strongly motivated to lead collaborative research and work cooperatively across laboratories. The expected start date is April 1, 2027 or October 1, 2027, depending on selection and coordination.

Before applying, candidates must contact the heads/PIs of the prospective host and partner laboratories to confirm participation and discuss the project. Applications are submitted online via the RIKEN job posting page. The deadline is 2026-11-30.

Funding details

Annual salary starts from about 4 million JPY, with monthly pay at hiring of at least 536,065 JPY for Senior Research Scientist, 448,990 JPY for Research Scientist, and 382,610 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Salary is experience- and performance-based and includes base and variable salary. Research funding support of 3,000,000 JPY per year per project will be provided for the BDR–RISE collaborative project. Transportation, commuting, housing allowances, and social insurance are provided.

What's required

PhD required. Senior Research Scientist applicants must have a PhD in a related area plus more than 5 years of post-PhD experience and the ability to provide direction to other members. Research Scientist applicants must hold a PhD in a related area. Postdoctoral Researcher applicants must have earned a doctorate within the past 5 years, or expect to obtain the doctoral degree before starting. Applicants should have strong motivation to lead collaborative research across multiple laboratories and to work cooperatively with stakeholders inside and outside the labs; there is no restriction on career stage, and those aiming to become independent researchers are welcome.

How to apply

First contact the prospective host and partner laboratory heads/PIs to confirm they can participate and discuss your collaborative project. Then submit the online application materials through the RIKEN job posting page. Applications must arrive by 2026-11-30.

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