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Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate in Physical Biology, Biophysics, and Theoretical Biology (PhD/Postdoc-level) RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Contract employee position with annual salary system; annual income starts at about 3 million yen. Estimated monthly total at hiring is 450,000 yen or more for researchers, 390,000 yen or more for special researchers, and 320,000 yen or more for research associates. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
Deadline
Jun 2, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting a Researcher, Special Researcher, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
The position focuses on physical biology, biophysics, theoretical biology, continuum mechanics, active matter, and related mathematical physics approaches to understand how order emerges in cells and multicellular tissues. The team combines theory and experiment to address problems in cell biology and developmental biology, with an emphasis on theoretical and data analysis techniques.
This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track contract role. The posting states an annual income starting at about 3 million yen, with additional allowances such as commuting and housing support, plus social insurance. The estimated monthly total at hiring is listed as 450,000 yen or more for researchers, 390,000 yen or more for special researchers, and 320,000 yen or more for research associates.
Eligibility varies by rank: PhD holders in a related field for Researcher; PhD holders within the last five years, including those expected to obtain the degree by appointment, for Special Researcher; and Master’s degree holders in a related field for Research Associate, with strong potential or intention to progress toward a PhD. Applicants should also be able to communicate well with collaborators inside and outside the institute.
The work location is Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The application deadline is 2027-06-02, and the institute notes that it will close the call once a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the RIKEN recruitment webpage and use the electronic application documents specified there.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual salary system; annual income starts at about 3 million yen. Estimated monthly total at hiring is 450,000 yen or more for researchers, 390,000 yen or more for special researchers, and 320,000 yen or more for research associates. Discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, and housing allowance are provided, and social insurance is included.
What's required
Doctoral/Master's degree in a field related to the job description. Researcher applicants must hold a PhD in a related field. Special Researcher applicants must hold a PhD in a related field, including those expected to obtain one by appointment, and must have earned the PhD within the last five years. Research Associate applicants must hold a Master's degree in a related field and be deemed to have abilities equivalent to a PhD holder, or be actively aiming to obtain a PhD in the short term with clear motivation to transition to a higher position. Applicants should be able to communicate smoothly with collaborators inside and outside the institute and work cooperatively across job categories.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's web application portal linked in the posting. Prepare the required electronic application documents, including CV and publication list, and submit them via the RIKEN recruitment page. Email and JREC-IN portal applications are not accepted.
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