Recruitment of Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Assistants (Technical Staff)

Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center (GaLSIC) is accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows and research assistants (technical staff) as follows:.

 

【Research details】

Glycans, which are post-translational modifications, are known to modify many proteins and to have a close relationship with the functions of proteins.

Glycans are also attracting attention as a target for drug discovery and diagnostic pharmaceutical development, and the Human Glycome Atlas (HGA) Project has been launched as the first Large-Scale Academic Frontiers Project by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in the field of life science.

It is expected that the elucidation of life functions will be further promoted, and the results will be applied to various research fields, including medical care.

Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center (GaLSIC) (https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/glycan/) is currently conducting research for the medical applications of glycans in various human diseases. We are looking for those who can work with us to advance this research. The following is a description of the position and the necessary requirements (proprietary technology).

 

【Work description】

We are conducting research to clarify the relationship between glycans and diseases. You will be involved in research and development for the construction of vectors for genetic recombination of glycan-related molecules (glycosyltransferases and other related proteins), as well as their expression, production, and functional analysis in transgenic cultured cell lines. Depending on the nature of the research, we will conduct genome information analysis, genetic recombination experiments, human cell culture, glycan synthesis, glycan structure analysis, glycan function analysis (including biochemical analysis of proteins, etc.).

 

【Location】

Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center (GaLSIC)

Adress: 1-236 Tangi-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan

 

【Available positions】

Postdoctoral fellows: a few persons

Research assistants (technical assistants): a few persons

 

【Job description】

Research or research assistance in general molecular biological experiments (genetic recombination experiments), biochemical experiments, cell biological experiments, or pathological experiments, and data analysis using a PC.

 

【Qualifications】

Postdoctoral Fellows:

- Doctoral degree holders in fields of biological systems or information science who are interested in biological systems or biological analysis (including genome information science), mathematical analysis, etc.

- The applicant must be able to plan and conduct research autonomously.

*The applicant's past research experience and achievements will be taken into consideration.

 

Research assistant (technical staff):

- The applicant must have graduated (or be expected to graduate) from a biology-related technical college, university, or higher and must be able to take on responsibility and motivation for his or her work.

- Those with qualifications in biotechnology or information science (information processing) are more desirable.

*Although having experience and skills is advantageous, not all the qualifications listed in the job description above are necessary.

 

【Contract period】

From August 1, 2023 (negotiable) to March 31, 2024

Although this is a single-year contract, there is a possibility of renewal only for the duration of the project, taking into consideration the budget situation, progress in the work engaged in, work performance and attitude, and business results.

 

【Working hours and benefits】

[Working hours]

The workday begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m., excluding a one-hour break in the middle of the workday, for a total of seven hours per day.

However, the starting time may be adjusted or changed when necessary for work.

[Salary]

Postdoctoral fellows: The monthly salary will be calculated based on the daily salary of 17,500 yen (maximum), considering experience and other factors. Salary will not be increased, and bonuses and retirement allowance will not be paid.

Research assistant (technical assistant): The monthly salary will be calculated based on a daily rate of 16,500 yen (maximum), considering experience and other factors. Salary will not be increased, and bonuses and retirement allowance will not be paid.

[Holidays]

Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and holidays designated by Soka University (basically in accordance with university and institute regulations)

[Others]

Commuting allowance (car commuting is allowed), social insurance, and unemployment insurance are available (in accordance with university and institute regulations).

 

【Application period】

Applications will be closed as soon as suitable candidates are selected.

 

【Application process】

Please mail the following documents to the contact address.

1. Curriculum vitae (designated form)

2. A summary of past research work (e.g., procedures held) (1 to several A4-size pages)

3. Letters of recommendation and other materials explaining your achievements (Not required. If available, they will be accepted.)

The application documents will be used only for the selection process.

They will not be used for any other purpose or distributed to any other organization.

*Applications will not be accepted by e-mail.

 

【Selection process】

After screening of application documents, we will contact you for an interview.

Please note that application documents will not be returned.

 

【Inquiries and documents should be sent to】

Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Administration Office

1-236 Tangi-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan
 

[In charge of recruitment]

Akira Togayachi and Kiyohiko Angata
 

Phone: 042-691-9400

Mail: galsic_office(at)soka.ac.jp

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