RIKEN
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Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher in Motor Circuit Plasticity and Neurocircuit Mechanisms of Motor Control RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Annual salary starts at about 4 million JPY; for Postdoctoral Researcher, 382,610 JPY or more is stated. Salary is annual and depends on experience, ability, and performance, with base and variable components. Transportation, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
May 12, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN

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RIKEN Center for Brain Science is recruiting for Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher positions in the Laboratory for Motor Circuit Plasticity (PI: Aya Takeoka) in Wako, Saitama, Japan.
The lab studies the neurocircuit mechanisms of motor control and motor learning using multidisciplinary approaches such as in-vivo electrophysiology, in-vitro electrophysiology, kinematic analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing, virus-mediated circuit tracing, mouse genetics, and circuit activity manipulation.
The successful candidate will lead experiments, analysis, and publication efforts focused on complex motor learning and execution paradigms. The role emphasizes behavioral and neural activity data analysis, genetic tagging of neural populations, and circuit stimulation/silencing.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biotechnology or a related field. The posting also seeks candidates who are meticulous, self-motivated, flexible, and able to collaborate effectively in a diverse research team. Strong spoken and written English communication skills are required.
This is a contract, non-tenure-track position with a one-year fixed-term appointment renewable by evaluation up to the end of March 31, 2029. The work location is RIKEN Wako Campus, Saitama, Japan, and the position requires on-site attendance. Salary starts at about 4 million JPY annually, with a stated minimum of 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researcher, plus commuting/housing allowances and social insurance.
Applications are accepted online via the RIKEN careers page. The deadline shown is 2027-05-12, though the posting also says the position is open until filled.
Funding details
Annual salary starts at about 4 million JPY; for Postdoctoral Researcher, 382,610 JPY or more is stated. Salary is annual and depends on experience, ability, and performance, with base and variable components. Transportation, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Ph.D. degree in biotechnology or a related field is required. Applicants should be meticulous, self-motivated, able to troubleshoot, and able to work well in a diverse research team. Flexibility to learn new expertise is expected, along with good verbal and written English communication skills. The post distinguishes Research Scientist candidates as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years old and Postdoctoral Researcher candidates as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.
How to apply
Apply online through the RIKEN careers page linked in the posting. Submit the application form and achievements/activities documents via the employer web application portal. Email applications are not accepted.
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