Laboratory:
Cell Engineering Division (RIKEN BRC Cell Bank),
RIKEN BioResource Research Center

Research Field and Overview:

RIKEN is moving forward with the establishment, operation, and advancement of world-class research infrastructure.
As part of those activities, at RIKEN BioResource Research Center (BRC), infrastructure-related improvements are being made for collection, preservation and provision of biological resources (bioresources) required for R&D in the life sciences. Research on the usage and application of bioresources is also being conducted. RIKEN is currently recruiting for the position of Director of Cell Engineering Division (Cell Bank) in RIKEN BRC, who is responsible for the research infrastructure program of the Cell Bank and related R&D.

About RIKEN Cell Bank:
As the core of bioresource research in Japan, the BRC’s motto is: “Trust,” “Sustainability,” and “Leadership,” and has five types of bioresources (experimental animals, experimental plants, human/animal cells, microorganisms, and genetic materials). In addition to collection, preservation, and distribution of these bioresources, the BRC is conducting R&D that contributes to promoting the utilization of bioresources.
Since being selected as the core facility for the National BioResource Project (NBRP) for Human/Animal Cells in 2002, RIKEN Cell Bank has been working on general cells (cancer cell lines, etc.) and stem cells (ES/iPS Cells, human umbilical cord blood cells, etc.). In accordance with ISO9001 certification, RIKEN Cell Bank is carrying out the highest international quality control and providing cell materials domestically and internationally as research materials that ensure the reproducibility of experiments. In addition to the core activities of the Cell Bank, we are proactively introducing new cell materials and cutting-edge technologies as well as conducting R&D to improve quality control and to enrich related information with the aim to accelerate research fields using cell materials.
Through these activities, RIKEN Cell Bank will advance the development of infrastructure for cell materials that contribute to a wide range of life sciences, and will deepen collaborations with the research community including academia and industry to solve global issues.

Job title:
Division Director (Principal Investigator, Professor level): 1 position

Qualification:
As the PI of the Division, the applicant should have the ability to lead the above-mentioned infrastructure program for the Cell Bank while continuing the existing implementation system. Applicants must have an outstanding research record in R&D of cell materials and the ability to “expand the collection of cell materials according to the community needs,” “improve quality control,” “upgrade related information,” “develop innovative cell materials with originality,” “conduct research that significantly advances the field of cell material science,” and “provide the community related technology” as fundamental activities of the Cell Bank. We welcome applicants of all nationalities.

Application Deadline:

The application must arrive no later than noon, September 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

For more information and to apply, visit the website below:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20240619_1/index.html