RIKEN
3 weeks ago
Researcher or Postdoctoral Fellow in Natural Product Biosynthesis and Microbial Metabolic Engineering RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Contract employee position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is based on an annual salary system reflecting experience, skills, and achievements, with fixed and variable components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Sep 16, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN’s Research Center for Environmental Resource Science is recruiting a Researcher or Postdoctoral Fellow in the Natural Product Biosynthesis Research Unit in Japan (Wako Campus, Saitama Prefecture).
The position focuses on natural product biosynthesis, applied microbiology, bioorganic chemistry, microbial metabolic engineering, and the discovery of biosynthetic genes and functional small molecules. The unit works on structural diversification of secondary metabolites from microorganisms, gene editing, enzyme function modification, and efficient production of useful substances using microbial resources.
This is a fixed-term contract position for one year initially, with possible renewal up to March 31, 2029 depending on performance and institutional conditions. The role is research-focused and may be classified as Researcher or Special Researcher depending on PhD experience. Salary starts at 4 million yen per year, with annual salary components, discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance.
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, agriculture, or chemistry, and should be able to work proactively and collaboratively. Research Fellow candidates are generally expected to have held a PhD for more than 5 years or have equivalent experience; Special Research Fellow candidates generally have less than 5 years since PhD or can obtain the degree by the start date.
The application window runs from 2026-09-16 to 2027-09-16, and applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the official RIKEN recruitment page and submit the required electronic documents, including a resume and list of achievements.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is based on an annual salary system reflecting experience, skills, and achievements, with fixed and variable components. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Doctoral degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, agriculture, or chemistry. Applicants must have the necessary knowledge and experience to carry out the research, be able to proactively and enthusiastically engage in the listed research duties, and communicate smoothly and work cooperatively with stakeholders inside and outside the laboratory. Research Fellow candidates should generally have held a PhD for more than 5 years or have equivalent experience; Special Research Fellow candidates should generally have held a PhD for less than 5 years or be able to obtain the degree by the start date.
How to apply
Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume and list of achievements, and submit them through the recruitment agency website/public offering URL. Applications are accepted until the deadline or until a suitable candidate is found.
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