RIKEN
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Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Life Regulation, Bioorganic Chemistry, and Plant Molecules at RIKEN RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Physiology
Funding
Contract employee position with annual income from 4 million yen; 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. Social insurance is included.
Deadline
Nov 14, 2026
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN

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RIKEN is recruiting 2 fixed-term Researcher / Special Researcher positions in the Molecular Life Regulation Research Team at the Center for Environmental Resource Science in Wako, Saitama, Japan.
The project focuses on discovery of novel biologically active molecules and elucidation of their mechanisms of action within the JST CREST program, “Creation of hyperbiotic tissues and the creation of new functions through interdisciplinary collaboration.” The lab works on logical molecular design and exploration from compound libraries to understand life phenomena and contribute to solving food and environmental problems.
Research fields: Life Sciences, Bioorganic Chemistry, Plant Molecules, Physiological Sciences.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree. Research Fellows should have had the PhD for more than 5 years or equivalent; Special Research Fellows should have had the PhD for less than 5 years, or be able to obtain the degree by the start date. Strong collaboration and communication skills are required.
Funding and conditions: Annual income starts at about 4 million yen, with salary determined by experience, skills, and achievements. The package includes discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance. The appointment is fixed-term for one year and may be renewed up to March 31, 2031, subject to evaluation and project conditions.
Location: RIKEN Wako Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Deadline: Applications must arrive between November 14, 2025 and November 14, 2026, and the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Submit the required electronic documents, including a resume and list of achievements, via the official recruitment page. Email applications and JREC-IN portal web applications are not accepted.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual income from 4 million yen; 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. Social insurance is included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree. Research Fellows should have held a doctoral degree for more than 5 years or equivalent; Special Research Fellows should have held a doctoral degree for less than 5 years, or be able to obtain the degree by the start date. Applicants must be able to communicate smoothly with collaborators inside and outside the research team and work collaboratively.
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. Email and JREC-IN portal web application are not available for this posting.
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