Seeking a Research Scientist, a Technical Scientist or a Technical Staff [DP] : Yokohama City, Japan
- Employer:
- LSA System Development Unit, LSA System Development Group, Omics Science Center, Riken (Unit Leader: Jun KAWAI)
- Website:
- http://www.osc.riken.jp/english/
- Location:
- Yokohama City, Japan
- Type:
- Staff Scientist
- Posted:
- May 12, 2011
- Expires:
- July 07, 2011
- Jobs by tag(s):
- Requisition number:
- None
Science jobs from LSA System Development Unit, LSA System Development Group, Omics Science Center, Riken (Unit Leader: Jun KAWAI): job description
Area of Research
The Omics Science Center aims at constructing a methodical system that enables a rapid explication of molecular networks, the Life Science Accelerator (LSA).
A key part of the LSA System Development Unit is the commercial service group called the Genome Network Analysis Service (GeNAS). The GeNAS provides sequencing and data processing in the domains of genomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics using the Cap Analysis Gene Expression (CAGE) technology with the purpose to support life-science research, both inside and outside Japan. We treat customer requirements, provide consulting and propose experimental designs for applications using Next-Generation sequencers. The results are reported to our customers after sample preparation, sequencing and data processing, in a framework in which quality is the keyword.
We are standardizing the CAGE-based technologies developed by researchers at the Omics Science Center for large-scale applications, and support vendor sequencing protocols (genome resequencing,RNA-seq, ChIP-seq). We promote the usage of high-throughput next-generation sequencers by offering customized service and high-quality data to the scientific community in research, medicine as well as in industry).
Among other domains, we are currently developing support for personal genome studies and drug discovery.
The GeNAS team is offering the latest sequencing technologies as a service and keeps tight connection with the research world to guarantee that its customers (both in research and industry) can make the best of their data. [for more details, please refer to the OSC website :http://www.osc.riken.jp/english/]
A key part of the LSA System Development Unit is the commercial service group called the Genome Network Analysis Service (GeNAS). The GeNAS provides sequencing and data processing in the domains of genomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics using the Cap Analysis Gene Expression (CAGE) technology with the purpose to support life-science research, both inside and outside Japan. We treat customer requirements, provide consulting and propose experimental designs for applications using Next-Generation sequencers. The results are reported to our customers after sample preparation, sequencing and data processing, in a framework in which quality is the keyword.
We are standardizing the CAGE-based technologies developed by researchers at the Omics Science Center for large-scale applications, and support vendor sequencing protocols (genome resequencing,RNA-seq, ChIP-seq). We promote the usage of high-throughput next-generation sequencers by offering customized service and high-quality data to the scientific community in research, medicine as well as in industry).
Among other domains, we are currently developing support for personal genome studies and drug discovery.
The GeNAS team is offering the latest sequencing technologies as a service and keeps tight connection with the research world to guarantee that its customers (both in research and industry) can make the best of their data. [for more details, please refer to the OSC website :http://www.osc.riken.jp/english/]
Available Position
One or two openings for a Research Scientist, a Technical Scientist or a Technical Staff.
Job Description
[content of the work]
•Overall Bioinformatics work in the GeNAS Data Processing Section.
•Support the bioinformatics and data analysis activities of the GeNAS sequencing facility (high-throughput sequencing)
•Communicating with the GeNAS customers (construct the experimental design based on the customers requirement, explain about the analysis plan, establish and execute analysis plan, report results)
•Contribute to the introduction of data processing pipelines when new sequencers are acquired, and to the definition and improvement of standard deliverables for the technologies available in the facility
•Learn “know-how” of data analysis process from the current OSC bioinformatics researchers
•Overall Bioinformatics work in the GeNAS Data Processing Section.
•Support the bioinformatics and data analysis activities of the GeNAS sequencing facility (high-throughput sequencing)
•Communicating with the GeNAS customers (construct the experimental design based on the customers requirement, explain about the analysis plan, establish and execute analysis plan, report results)
•Contribute to the introduction of data processing pipelines when new sequencers are acquired, and to the definition and improvement of standard deliverables for the technologies available in the facility
•Learn “know-how” of data analysis process from the current OSC bioinformatics researchers
Research Scientist:
You carry out the research themes of the unit. You give guidance to Postdoctoral Researchers and Technical Staff when necessary.
You carry out the research themes of the unit. You give guidance to Postdoctoral Researchers and Technical Staff when necessary.
Technical Scientist:
Oversees and provides guidance to Technical Staff and engages in technological development.
Oversees and provides guidance to Technical Staff and engages in technological development.
Technical Staff:
Provides technical support for the assigned project.
Provides technical support for the assigned project.
Qualifications
Requirements for all positions
•Must be familiar with high-throughput data analysis. (*)
*has a strong understanding of biostatistics and skills for using R, SQL.
*has skills for using web bioinformatics resources (e.g. NCBI, UCSC).
*has skills for using programming languages (Java, Perl).
*has strong understanding for aligners, visualization tools.
*has skills for using the Linux (our main platform. The report will be done by MS-Office tools).
*has skills for using web bioinformatics resources (e.g. NCBI, UCSC).
*has skills for using programming languages (Java, Perl).
*has strong understanding for aligners, visualization tools.
*has skills for using the Linux (our main platform. The report will be done by MS-Office tools).
•Able to work in both English and Japanese (oral Japanese language skills would be a strong plus but not decisive asset). If you have an experience working in an international environment it is a strong plus.
•If you have some experience with customer support, it is a strong plus.
•Able to work positively and autonomously for the assigned task.
•Able to communicate smoothly with the related people (Both Japanese and Foreigners) and can work with cooperation.
•If you have some experience with customer support, it is a strong plus.
•Able to work positively and autonomously for the assigned task.
•Able to communicate smoothly with the related people (Both Japanese and Foreigners) and can work with cooperation.
Specific requirements for each position
[Research Scientist]
Must have a PhD in a related field of expertise(bioinformatics, morecular biology or cytobiology).
*In principal, the Ph.D. degree should be obtained more than 5 years ago.
[Research Scientist]
Must have a PhD in a related field of expertise(bioinformatics, morecular biology or cytobiology).
*In principal, the Ph.D. degree should be obtained more than 5 years ago.
[Technical Scientist]
Must be University Graduate in the field of expertise (bioinformatics, morecular biology or cytobiology) and have technical development knowledge and skills as well as sufficient experience.
Must be University Graduate in the field of expertise (bioinformatics, morecular biology or cytobiology) and have technical development knowledge and skills as well as sufficient experience.
[Technical Staff]
Graduate of a professional training school, junior college or university, with specialized knowledge of the technical support required for the group’s research projects.
Graduate of a professional training school, junior college or university, with specialized knowledge of the technical support required for the group’s research projects.
Location
RIKEN Yokohama Institute, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 230-0045 Japan
Contract Conditions
• The term of the contract shall be within one year until March 31, 2012.
RIKEN may renew the contract annually based on necessity and a performance evaluation, and if both parties agree to the conditions. A new contract will not be entered into after March 31, 2013.
• Salary is determined annually on the basis of employee experience, abilities and research results. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided and social insurance applies (health insurance, pension insurance, worker’s accident compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.).
• Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese National Holidays, year-end and New Year (Dec.29-Jan.3), summer holidays and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).
• Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Special Paid Leave etc.
• Other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
RIKEN may renew the contract annually based on necessity and a performance evaluation, and if both parties agree to the conditions. A new contract will not be entered into after March 31, 2013.
• Salary is determined annually on the basis of employee experience, abilities and research results. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided and social insurance applies (health insurance, pension insurance, worker’s accident compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.).
• Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese National Holidays, year-end and New Year (Dec.29-Jan.3), summer holidays and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).
• Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Special Paid Leave etc.
• Other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
Required Documents and Deadlines
[Documents to submit]
(1)Curriculum Vitae (with photo).
(1)Curriculum Vitae (with photo).
*Indicate your e-mail address.
*Indicate the symbol[DP]and the [position] you are applying for on your CV (top right-hand corner).
*Indicate the symbol[DP]and the [position] you are applying for on your CV (top right-hand corner).
(2)Personal Statement (A4 size 1-2 sheets)
(3)List of publications (if you have any)
(4)List of technical skills.
(5)A Recommendation Letter from your current direct supervisor (or from a third person when it is difficult to obtain a recommendation from the current supervisor).
(3)List of publications (if you have any)
(4)List of technical skills.
(5)A Recommendation Letter from your current direct supervisor (or from a third person when it is difficult to obtain a recommendation from the current supervisor).
*The Recommendation Letter should be addressed to “Director, OSC, RIKEN Yokohama Institute.”
*Please write “Omics Science Center application for [SV]” on the envelope.
*Application documents will not be returned.
*Please write “Omics Science Center application for [SV]” on the envelope.
*Application documents will not be returned.
[Deadline]
Until the position is filled
Until the position is filled
[Note on Handling of Personal Data]
All private data sent to RIKEN as part of an application for employment is handled in strict confidentiality, and the data is not utilized for any other purposes or disclosed to third parties.
All private data sent to RIKEN as part of an application for employment is handled in strict confidentiality, and the data is not utilized for any other purposes or disclosed to third parties.
Selection Process
Application screening and interviews.
Start of Employment
Earliest date possible (negotiable).
Inquiry / Contact address
Nana Tamura, Personnel Group [DP], 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 about this position should be sent to the above e-mail address.
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 about this position should be sent to the above e-mail address.
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