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RITE (Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth)

Postdoctoral/Researcher Position in Bio-manufacturing of Fibers and Green Chemicals Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Annual salary contract employee with annual income of approximately ¥4,500,000 to ¥6,400,000 depending on experience and achievements. Bonus system available; commuting allowance paid according to regulations. This is a fixed-term position, renewed annually, with no probationary period stated.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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Japan

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RITE (Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth)

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Synthetic Biology
Green Chemistry
Protein Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Microbial Biotechnology
Enzyme Engineering
Biomanufacturing

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Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) is recruiting a researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term position in the Bio Research Group in Kyoto, Japan. The project focuses on bio-manufacturing of fibers, including the exploration and enhancement of enzymes that decompose polymer materials such as synthetic fibers, and the production of high-value-added green chemicals from the resulting decomposition products using microorganisms.

This opportunity is closely connected to bioprocess engineering, applied microbiology, molecular biology, systems genomics, applied biochemistry, and synthetic biology. The group is involved in national projects such as the NEDO Bio-Manufacturing Revolution Promotion Project and collaborates with companies on biofuels and green chemicals from unused biomass resources.

Eligibility: a master's degree or higher in a relevant field is required, and a doctoral degree is preferred. The institute seeks candidates with research experience in synthetic biology or culture engineering, especially protein enhancement, metabolic engineering, omics analysis, genome modification, microorganism culture, reactions, and useful substance production using jar fermenters. Applicants should be able to independently design industrial smart cells and work persistently toward research goals.

Funding: annual salary contract employee, with annual income around ¥4.5 million to ¥6.4 million depending on experience and achievements. Bonus and commuting allowance are available. The position is fixed-term and renewable annually.

Location: Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki region, Japan. Deadline: applications are accepted from 2026-04-03 until 2027-03-31, and the position may close earlier once filled.

How to apply: submit the required CV, dissertation abstract, research achievements, statement of aspirations, and up to five major papers by email to [email protected] or by postal mail to the Bio-Research Group at RITE. Interviews are conducted after document screening; the first interview may be online for overseas or distant applicants.

Funding details

Annual salary contract employee with annual income of approximately ¥4,500,000 to ¥6,400,000 depending on experience and achievements. Bonus system available; commuting allowance paid according to regulations. This is a fixed-term position, renewed annually, with no probationary period stated.

What's required

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field; doctoral degree preferred. Applicants should have research experience in synthetic biology (protein enhancement, metabolic engineering, omics analysis, genome modification) or culture engineering (microorganism culture, reactions, useful substance production using jar fermenters). Strong expertise in microbial genetic engineering and the ability to independently design industrial smart cells are desired, along with persistence and good teamwork/communication skills.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and submit them by email or postal mail. Email applications should be sent to [email protected]; postal applications should be addressed to Masayuki Inui, Bio-Research Group, RITE, Kyoto. Write 'Application for Bio-Researcher Position' in red on the envelope if mailing. Applications are reviewed in order until the positions are filled.

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