Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist: Join the Cognitive Somnology RIKEN Hakubi Research Team at the Center for Brain Science in conducting cutting-edge research on the role of the sleeping brain in human cognition and behavior. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a background in engineering, mathematical science, computer science, biology, medical science, or other interdisciplinary fields to contribute to our neuroimaging studies on sleep, learning, cognition, insight, dreams, and more.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist
Research Area: Engineering, Mathematical Science, Computer Science, Biology, Medical Science, Interdisciplinary, Other
Location: RIKEN Wako, Saitama, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. before the date of employment
- Research experience and publications in a relevant field
- Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Matlab, R, Python)
- Highly motivated and interested in the team’s research topics
- Proactive with good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
Job Description: The selected candidate will:
- Conduct research on human brain activities during sleep using various neuroimaging techniques, including functional MRI, MRS, and simultaneous MRI and EEG methods
- Develop cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques, leveraging the newly installed 7T MRI at RIKEN
- Contribute to the lab’s research themes on human sleep, brain, and cognition
- Carry out related work and collaborate with the team
How to Apply: To apply, please follow these steps:
- Combine all required documents into a single ZIP file.
- Upload the ZIP file to the Cognitive Somnology RIKEN Hakubi Research Team’s website (link provided).
- Ensure the file name of the ZIP contains your contact email address.
- After uploading, inform us of the file name via email.
Last Date for Apply: Open until the positions are filled
Required Documents: Please submit the following documents:
- Complete CV (RIKEN CV template with photo and email address)
- Cover Letter explaining your reasons for applying and providing information about your personal strengths, motivation, research plans, career aspirations, external funding awarded, etc.
- List of research achievements and publications
- Names and email addresses of two referees who can provide information on your past work experience (ideally including your current supervisor)
- Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR (required for residents of the European Economic Area)
Note: All submitted documents will not be returned.
Salary and Benefits:
- One-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation
- Monthly salary based on experience, ability, and performance (includes base salary and variable salary)
- Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances
- Social insurance coverage
- Various types of paid leave (annual, special, work-life balance, maternity, childcare, family nursing care)
- Membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai)
- Smoking prohibition on site from April 2024
Selection Process: The selection process includes application screening, interviews, and oral presentations by selected applicants.
Start of Employment: As early as possible
Contact Information: Cognitive Somnology RIKEN Hakubi Research Team Email: masako.tamaki[at]riken.jp (Replace [at] with @)
