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Post-doc and research assistant
Satoru Mochida lab., Kumamoto university
(posted 2012-04-11)

[Research field]
Our laboratory, established in 2010, study the regulation of protein phosphorylation that drives the cell division cycle, using Xenopus egg extract system and biochemical techniques.

[References]
Mochida et al., Science (2010) 330, 1670-1673
Mochida et al., EMBO J. (2009) 28, 2777-2785

[Qualification]
(For Post-doc) PhD. when you arrive. Especially cell biology and/or protein biochemistry are preferred experience.
(For research assistant) Research experience of more than 4 years in protein biochemistry.

[Location] Honjo-kyoyotou, Kumamoto university, 2-2-1 Honjo, Kumamoto

[Lab. HP] http://www.cellcyclecontrol.jp/

[Contact] E-mail: mochida#kumamoto-u.ac.jp (replace # with @), TEL: 096-373-6819

Call for applications for Associate Chief Scientist
Permanent Position RIKEN, Japan
(posted 2012-03-14)

RIKEN is now accepting applications for the position of Associate Chief Scientist.

1. Number of openings: One researcher

2. Research fields: Research field is not specified. We require the applicant to pioneer his or her own curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research field.

3. Qualifications: Self-disciplined scientists with a long-term vision of the next generation of scientific endeavor, and with the ability and research record to preside over their own autonomous laboratories will be considered as candidates for this position.

4. Budget, Rights and responsibilities
(1) An initial fund of 20 million yen (in principle) will be provided for the start-up of the Associate Chief Scientist lab.
(2) The Associate Chief Scientist is eligible to apply for funding from within and outside RIKEN.
(3) The right to appoint fixed-term contract researchers; host Special Postdoctoral Researchers and Junior Researcher Associates; and apply for the purchase of commodities, research funds, and laboratory space.
(4) The responsibility to oversee the work of all laboratory members; manage the laboratory budget; and manage the maintenance and use of all laboratory equipment and instruments.
(5) The Associate Chief Scientist does not have the right to appoint tenured researchers. (However, a scientist who is already a tenured researcher at RIKEN can transfer to a laboratory headed by an Associate Chief Scientist.)
For more details, please see this outline of the Associate Chief Scientist program.
http://www.riken.jp/engn/r-world/research/
research/associate/index.html

5. Remuneration: Annual salary (with a bonus system)
A commuting allowance and a housing allowance are available. Social insurance is applicable. Days off are Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, New Year period (29 Dec-3 Jan) and RIKEN Foundation Day. Other points are as described in RIKEN regulations.
Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai)
Recipients of JASSO category 1 scholarship loans may be eligible to have loan repayments waived (Those awarded through FY2003). Eligible to apply for external funding (KAKEN funding and like).

6. Type of employment and location: The position is tenured, subject to RIKEN's mandatory retirement age of 60. The Associate Chief Scientist laboratory will be located at either RIKEN's Wako campus in Saitama or at the Harima Institute in Hyogo.

7. Starting date of employment: April 1, 2013 (in principle)

8. Selection process: Candidates selected in an initial screening of submitted documents will be asked to make a presentation sometime among September and October, 2012.
All candidates will be notified of pass-fail results. No information can be released regarding application status or evaluation details prior to, during, or after the evaluation process. All decisions are final once announced.

9. Application deadline: Applications must be received at Associate Chief Scientist Desk by 17:00 on Friday, June 22, 2012 (Japan Standard Time).
All application documents should be sent by post mail or hand-delivered directly to the Associate Chief Scientist Desk. If you mail the documents, please send as certified mail so that there will be a record of delivery. E-mailed, faxed, late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The submitted documents will not be returned under any conditions.

10. Application forms & Additional information: Please refer to the following Website for more detailed information on the position and what it entails.
http://www.riken.jp/engn/r-world/research/
research/associate/2013/index.html

11. To submit documents and for inquiries, contact:
Associate Chief Scientist Desk
Research Affairs Section
Advanced Research Promotion Division, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 Japan
(3rd floor of the RIKEN Gallery building)
Fax +81-48-465-8048
E-mail: riken-acs24(at)riken.jp
Telephone calls cannot be accepted.
http://www.riken.jp/

[Personal information]
Submitted documents will be handled in accordance with the RIKEN rules concerning personal information, and only used for screening applications for this position. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or lent to any third party without a justifiable reason.

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Technical Staff, Biology Resources Section
(posted 2012-01-27)

Working Location: Onna-son, Okinawa, Japan

Responsibilities:
1. Management of common biological research equipment
2. Technical support for biological research equipment use
3. Secretarial support for user's groups for specific equipment or technology
4. Survey and introduction of new technologies for biological research

Qualifications:

(Required)
1. Knowledge and experience of research in the field of biology, especially molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology
2. Proficiency in PC skill, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
3. Good communication skills

(Preferred)
1. Previous experience in international working environment is an advantage

Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years contract initially with 3 month probationary period. This contract may be renewed and has a potential for permanent employment

Compensation: In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulation

Benefits: Annual paid leave, summer holidays, Private School Mutual Aid, commuting allowances and relocation allowances.

Submission Documents:
1. Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese, including response to requirements for Responsibilities and Qualifications.
2. Cover letter in both English and Japanese

Starting Date: As early as possible

Application Due Date: Applications deadline will continue until the position is filled.

Application Address: Please submit all required application materials by email to:
recruiting#oist.jp
(Please replace # with @ before using this email address)
Or send documents via post mail to:
 Recruiting Team, Human Resources Section
 Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
 1919-1, Onna, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan

* OIST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
* Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential. Documents will not be returned and prospective candidates may be notified for further information.
* Further details about the Institute can be viewed on our website (www.oist.jp).

National Institutes of Health, USA
Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience
Mechanisms of synapse development
(posted 2011-12-06)

A postdoctoral position is open in the Unit of Cellular Communication, at the National Institutes of Health, NICHD, in Bethesda, MD. We are a dynamic group interested in molecular mechanisms of cellular signaling during development. We use the Drosophila model system and a variety of approaches (genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, electrophysiology) to understand how chemical synapses form and function.

Synapse development is a highly orchestrated process that requires bidirectional communication between two synaptic partners across the synaptic cleft. The biological processes that precede or follow synaptogenesis, such as mechanisms that drive axon guidance, synapse growth and homeostasis, are relatively well understood. However, the way that chemical synapses are physically assembled, particularly the organizing of postsynaptic densities (PSD) remain the subject of intense research. Using the Drosophila neuromuscular junction as a model for the development of glutamatergic synapses, we study two key questions in synaptogenesis: 1) how do glutamate receptors traffic to the synapse; 2) how do they form stable clusters at the mature PSDs.

State-of-art imaging and biochemistry/molecular biology equipment are available in our highly interactive research environment. NIH provides abundant training opportunities and excellent support for postdoctoral fellows. In addition, the Bethesda main campus is located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, offering a culturally rich and diverse environment.

Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. and should have less than five years of postdoctoral experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. To apply send cover letter, CV, and 3 references to:

Mihaela Serpe, Ph.D.
Head, Unit on Cellular Communication
serpemih@mail.nih.gov
http://ucc.nichd.nih.gov/

Polo Kinase in Mitotic Controls and Tumorigenesis
National Institutes of Health, U. S. A.
(posted 2011-11-02)

Dr. Kyung Lee

A postdoctoral fellowship is available to study the function of mammalian polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1) and its interacting proteins in normal and cancer cell proliferation. Plk1 plays a pivotal role in proper mitotic progression and its deregulation is tightly associated with oncogenesis. We have been studying various centrosomal and kinetochore proteins that are critical for both subcellular localization and mitotic/non-mitotic functions of Plk1. Projects include, but are not limited to, the mechanisms of various Plk1-mediated cellular events and differential functions of Plk1 and its associated proteins during normal cell cycle progression, tumorigenesis, and stem cell proliferation.

Applicants should be a Ph.D. or M.D. with less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Expertise in cell biology, biochemistry, and stem biology is preferred. Visit https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/display/
CCRKLEE/Home for additional information. Salary starts at $49,400 plus health insurance with no previous postdoctoral training. To apply, send CV to Dr. Kyung Lee (kyunglee@mail.nih.gov), National Cancer Institute, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, U. S. A.

Selected Publications:

Kang, Y.-H., et al. 2006. Self-regulated Plk1 recruitment to kinetochores by the Plk1-PBIP1 interaction is critical for proper chromosome segregation. Mol. Cell 24:409-422.

Soung NK, et al. 2009. Plk1-dependent and -independent roles of an ODF2 splice variant, hCenexin1, at the centrosome of somatic cells. Dev. Cell 16: 539-550.

Park JE, et al. 2009. Direct quantification of polo-like kinase 1 activity in cells and tissues using a highly sensitive and specific ELISA assay. PNAS USA. 106:1725-1730.

Yun SM, et al. 2009. Structural and functional analyses of minimal phosphopeptides targeting the polo-box domain of polo-like kinase 1. Nat. Str. & Mol. Biol. 16:876-882.

Park, J. -E., et al. 2011. Feed-forward mechanism of converting biochemical cooperativity to mitotic processes at the kinetochore plate. PNAS USA. 108:8200-5.

Johmura Y, et al. 2011. Regulation of microtubule-based microtubule nucleation by mammalian polo-like kinase 1. PNAS USA. 108:11446-11451.

Liu F, et al. 2011. Serendipitous alkylation of a Plk1 ligand uncovers a new binding channel. Nat. Chem. Biol. 7:595-601.

This position is subject to a background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Seeking either a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher [BR]
RIKEN YOKOHAMA Institute Omics Science Center
(posted 2011-08-05)

[Research Department]
LSA Bioinformatics Core Facility, RIKEN Omics Science Center (Facility Director: Dr. Carsten Daub)

[Area of Research]
The Omics Science Center (OSC) aims to construct a methodical system that enables rapid explication of molecular networks, or the "Life Science Accelerator" (LSA).
The LSA Bioinformatics Core Facility develops and implements novel bioinformatics methods required for the analysis of whole genome data arising from high-throughput experimental methods developed within the OSC. (Please refer to http://www.osc.riken.jp/english/ for more information about OSC.)

[Job Description]
The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) and the RIKEN Omics Science Center (OSC) will conduct a collaborative project to elucidate the transcriptional control network that governs neuronal maturation and the changes that occur in the transitions between high- and low- structural plasticity neuronal states.
We are now recruiting a bioinformatics postdoc who will analyze CAGE (cap-analysis of gene expression) and small RNA transcriptome data from a drosophila neuronal developmental time course.

Research Scientist: Carries out the research in accordance to the themes of the team. The position requires giving guidance to Postdoctoral Researchers and Technical Staff when necessary.

Postdoctoral Researcher: Works independently to carry out research assigned by supervisors and acquire expertise for further work as a research scientist.

[Location]
RIKEN Yokohama Institute, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 230-0045 Japan

[Inquiry / Contact address]
Nana Tamura (Ms.) Personnel Group[BR], Coordination Office, Omics Science Center, RIKEN Yokohama Institute /1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 230-0045 JAPAN E-mail: omics-recruit@gsc.riken.jp
*Any questions regarding these positions should be sent to the above e-mail address.
*For more details, please refer to following URL:
http://www.riken.jp/engn/r-world/info/
recruit/k110725_s_osc.html