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The initial screening process will be based on the applicant’s application and 5-year research proposal. This will be followed by a final selection process, which includes an interview and seminar. Strong emphasis will be placed on the quality, feasibility and originality of the research proposal; priority will be given to proposals that take full advantage of the CDB’s facilities and resources, and advance challenging new concepts. Female and foreign scientists are strongly encouraged to apply.
The selection process will begin November 1, 2011 and will continue until suitable candidates have been selected. |
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In principle, the maximum term of employment is ten years. The term of the first research plan is five years, and the possibility and length of an extension for a second term (up to a maximum of five years) will be decided based on the evaluation of the research achievements made in the initial five-year term.
All laboratory heads will be subject to external reviews every five years, regarding the continuation of their individual research projects. |
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The Laboratory Head will oversee an independent research team composed of research scientists and technical staff. Funding necessary to accomplish their projects will be provided from internal funds. The research team size and funding amount will be determined based on the Laboratory Head’s experience, research plan, and their responsibilities in the projects.
Laboratory heads have access to CDB core facilities (mouse facility, aquarium, genomics, proteomics, bio-imaging, electron microscope, and human ES cell facilities, etc.) and other common-use equipment. All official communications within the CDB are conducted in English. Bilingual assistance is available for foreign scientists working at the CDB, to facilitate their transition to their new environment. A childcare facility is available. |
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Curriculum vitae, including a brief summary of research experience
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Proposal for a five-year research project
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Name and contact information of three references |
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Open until the positions are filled
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(Contact person : Mr. Takuro Hoshiya or Ms. Maiko Nakano)
Riken Center for Developmental Biology
2-2-3 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku,
Kobe 650-0047, Japan
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