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Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in synthetic biology in japan
306 professors found
Assistant Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Protein Chemistry
Redox Biology
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Synthetic Biology
Professor
Kitami Kogyo Daigaku
Japan
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Big Data
Wear Analysis
Hokkaido University
Japan
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Self-assembly
Microtubule
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemical Engineering
Rna Biology
Allosteric Regulation
Synthetic Biology
Assistant Professor
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Japan
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemical Engineering
Rna Biology
Protein Expression
Regulatory Biology
Assistant Professor
Kanazawa University
Japan
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Motility
Synthetic Biology
Cell Signaling
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Genome Engineering
Crispr/cas9
Nitrogen Fixation
Research Institute of Green Science and Technology Shizuoka University Suruga‐ku Shizuoka Japan
Japan
Research Interests
Immunology
Biochemical Engineering
Antibodies
Biosensor
Bioelectrochemistry
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Popular positions
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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2 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia in rewiring photosynthetic pathways in a purple bacterium , hosted by the School of Biological Sciences and supervised by Professor Tom Clarke . This project focuses on biochemistry , biotechnology , microbiology , molecular biology , and structural biology . The research aims to engineer Rhodopseudomonas palustris so that light-driven iron oxidation and DMSO respiration can operate together, enabling light-driven iron and DMSO reduction while byp...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
+8 more
2 weeks ago
Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Aachen Biology and Biotechnology‐ABBt RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Metabolic Biology
Biosynthesis
Metabolic Engineering
Professor
National University of Ireland Galway
Ireland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chromatin Biology
Chromosome
Chromosomal Biology
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Yeast Biology
Biorefinery
Microbial Biotechnology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Logomix Co., Ltd.
Japan
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2 weeks ago
Logomix Co., Ltd., a Tokyo University of Science spin-off biotech venture, is recruiting a Lead Automation Specialist / Manager for its Research and Development Department in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan . This is a fixed-term contract role with a pathway to permanent employment after one year by mutual agreement. The position is centered on life sciences , cell culture , genome editing , lab automation , liquid handling systems , data management , and AI drug discovery . The successful candidate w...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+9 more
2 weeks ago
Logomix Co., Ltd.
Japan
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2 weeks ago
Logomix Co., Ltd., a Tokyo University of Science spin-off biotech venture, is recruiting a Laboratory Automation Scientist/Engineer for its Research and Development Department in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan . The role sits at the intersection of biology , biomedical engineering , computer science , and information technology , with a strong focus on automating wet-lab workflows for AI drug discovery and synthetic biology. The company’s core technology is Geno-Writing™ , a large-scale genome const...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
+6 more
2 weeks ago
Logomix Co., Ltd.
Japan
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2 weeks ago
Logomix Co., Ltd. is recruiting a Principal Scientist / Genome Engineering Group member for its Research and Development Department in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan . The company is a cell engineering startup originating from Tokyo University of Science and working on large-scale genome construction technology. This opening is centered on genome engineering , genome editing , and cell engineering . The successful candidate will design gRNAs and donor sequences, perform gene introduction and cell cul...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
+7 more
2 weeks ago
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