CiRA Recruitment 20177

Post-doctoral Researcher, Yamamoto Lab, Dept. Life Science Frontiers
Position
Work location

Post-doctoral Researcher
Yamamoto Lab, Dept. of Life Science Frontiers, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA),
Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City.
(5-min walk from Jingu-marutamachi Station of Keihan Electric Railway)

Job description

We seek a post-doctoral researcher who is interested in studying molecular mechanisms underlying
maintaining pluripotency and/or reprogramming process by using comprehensive genome-wideanalysis with NGS. He/she will be engaged in research under the Principal Investigator at Yamamoto
Lab.
“Act on Enhancement of Research and Development Capacity” will be applied to those who engage inthe work of this position.
Please visit our website below for research activities of CiRA and Yamamoto lab.:
http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/index.html
http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/research/yamamoto_summary.html

Job requirements

A desired person should have:・ A Ph.D. (or expect to receive a Ph.D. degree) or equivalent professional
achievements/capabilities in molecular biology, stem cell biology, genetics, or a related area.
(experiences or interests in bioinformatics approaches are preferable)
・ English and/or Japanese language skills
・ Ability and flexibility to work in a collaborative environment and a constructive approach to
tackling issues

Contract period

From the day you take the position (negotiable) to March 31, 2020 with a possibility of renewal until up
to the end of the project.
When the term expires, the employment contract will be terminated. The employment contract can berenewed at the expiration of the contract of fixed-term employment only when you have achieved
excellent work performance and demonstrated good work attitude and capabilities. Working conditions
may be changed at the renewal of contract. However excellent your work performance, attitude andcapabilities are, your employment contract may not be renewed due to reasons that the financial status of
the institute has been changed or that the job contents specified above have become no longer needed.

Working

Kyoto University Program-Specific Researcher (full-time, annual salary system)

conditions

・Salaries are determined based on the Kyoto University standards depending on capabilities
and backgrounds.
・Discretionary work system (38 hours and 45 minutes/week)
・Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer break, year-end and new-year break,the anniversary of foundation holiday, and paid holidays
・MEXT Mutual Association of Health Insurance and employment insurance

Deadline forapplication
Documents to besubmitted

We will close the recruitment when the position is filled.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (Form 1)

Please write names and contact addresses (email addresses) of persons (up to two persons) who canevaluate you. Please write the email address and telephone number by which we can unfailingly contact
you in the designated space.
2.

List of research achievements or professional achievements (publications, presentations, acquired

research funds, patents, etc.) (Form 2)
3.

Outlines of research progress and research results in the past (Form 3)※ Please use the Forms 1 through 3 for the documents required above. You will find the Forms fordownloading at:
http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/employment/img/doc/Application_Forms.zip
If you do not find appropriate items in the Forms, please add items you need to the Forms.
※ Additional information may be requested in the process of screening.
Contact

Please send the above documents to the following address by postal mail or e-mail.
Yamamoto Lab, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University
53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507 JAPANE-mail : yamamoto-g*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp（Please change “*” to “＠”.）Phone : 075-366-7062
・Please be sure to write “Recruitment documents of Post-doctoral Researcher of Yamamoto Lab”
on the envelope or in the subject line of the e-mail.
・If you make an inquiry about job specifications or working conditions, please contact us at the email
address above, mentioning in the subject line:“Re: Recruitment of Post-doctoral Researcher of Yamamoto Lab”

Selection method

An interview will follow the screening of application documents. Those who have passed the screening
will be informed of the date and time of the interview by e-mail or in writing, and may be requested togive a lecture on the research plan at the interview. (Transportation and accommodation expenses for theinterview are not covered by us.)Results will be informed via e-mail or postal mail as soon as the decision is made.

Gender equality
Others

Kyoto University is promoting the gender equality. Woman researchers are encouraged to apply.
Submitted documents shall be used just for the selection, and never be disclosed, transferred, or lent to
the third party without due reasons.
Please be advised that submitted documents shall not be returned.

We welcome scientists with high motivation and cooperativeness. We are looking forward to your application.