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Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience and Brain Aging RIKEN in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Contract employee position with annual salary from about 4 million yen; approximate monthly total at hiring is 448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientist and 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance is included.

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Apr 28, 2027

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Biochemistry
Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Cognitive Aging
Genomic
Biomedicine
Molecular Neuroscience

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About this position

RIKEN’s Laboratory for Brain Resilience at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science is recruiting Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher candidates for 2 positions. The lab, newly established in February 2026, studies the molecular basis of individual variation in brain aging and asks why some brains remain resilient while others decline.

The research environment combines molecular neurobiology, biochemistry, and single-cell omics to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying normal brain aging and resilience. The successful candidate is expected to drive key research directions, contribute to publications, mentor junior colleagues, and grow in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with room to develop independent research directions as the lab expands.

Field keywords: neuroscience, biological/biomedical sciences, genomics, molecular neurobiology, brain aging, single-cell omics.

Eligibility: a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biological/biomedical sciences, genomics, or a related field; strong research integrity; clear communication; a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset; and proficiency in spoken and written English. Research Scientist applicants should have a doctorate earned more than 5 years ago; Postdoctoral Researcher applicants should have a doctorate earned within the last 5 years.

Funding and employment: contract employee / non-tenure-track appointment with annual salary from about 4 million yen, plus discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances, and social insurance. The approximate monthly total at hiring is 448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientist and 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher.

Location: Wako Campus, Saitama, Japan. The position is open until filled, with the posted deadline for receipt shown as 2027-04-28. Apply via the RIKEN careers webpage and submit the required materials online.

Funding details

Contract employee position with annual salary from about 4 million yen; approximate monthly total at hiring is 448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientist and 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher. Salary is based on experience, ability, and performance. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance is included.

What's required

A Ph.D. in neuroscience, biological/biomedical sciences, genomics, or a related field is required. Candidates should be highly motivated, rigorous, creative, self-motivated, demonstrate high research integrity, communicate clearly, maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach, thrive in a collaborative setting, contribute to an inclusive research environment, and be proficient in spoken and written English. Research Scientist applicants are defined as having a doctoral degree more than 5 years; Postdoctoral Researcher applicants as having a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.

How to apply

Apply online through the RIKEN careers page linked in the posting. Prepare the application form and achievements/activities materials for online submission. Email inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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