Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist, Plant Genomic Network Research Team
- Employer
- RIKEN_CSRS
- Location
- Yokohama, Kanagawa / Wako, Saitama
- Salary
- Salary shall be determined in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
- Closing date
- Dec 7, 2020
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Biology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Research Scientist, Senior Scientist
- Organization Type
- Academia
Seeking a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist (Indefinite-term employment position), in RIKEN CSRS, Japan
Research Field and Overview
We are analyzing novel epigenetic, RNA and peptide regulation mechanisms in environmental stress adaptation and acclimation by cutting-edge genomic approaches. We aim to develop useful plant resources, such as stress-tolerant plants by use of chemical compounds and genome editing technologies etc. We are analyzing regulatory networks of tuber root development in cassava by integrated omics analyses and aim to develop useful cassava plants, such as improved plant productivity.
Open Position
Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist: 1 position
Job description
1. Elucidation of novel regulatory networks in enhanced environmental adaptation and increased biomass production by cutting-edge approaches
2. Development of useful technologies to produce the plants with enhanced environmental adaptation or increased plant productivity by the use of chemical compounds and genome editing technologies etc.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and development on topics specified above and to contribute to the management of the laboratory. Senior Research Scientist is also expected to assist the laboratory head.
Deadline
For applicant registration:
Noon, December 1, 2020 (Japan time).
For revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation:
Noon, December 8, 2020 (Japan time).
For more information, please visit the following URL:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20201008_13/index.html
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