Type B - Tenured Position
Type B is a tenured position of research scientist normally offered to a candidate with significant research achievements and management experience.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2024 - Closed at 23:59 on 10 October 2024 (JST)
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Entry ID
LS-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Societal Implementation for Extending Healthy Expectancy |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, conduct research and development with a focus on technologies addressing the issues of aging populations and utilizing biological resources aimed at transitioning towards a circular economy. We are seeking researchers who are eager to engage in research and development leading to create new innovations that leverage biological phenomena, with a view towards societal implementation (including potential applications in advanced measurement instruments, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, environmental conservation, etc.). We are looking for researchers who are willing to take on new challenges as members of a research team and create new innovations free from the constraints of previous research. Additionally, we welcome researchers who have an entrepreneurial spirit to implement their own research topics into society through start up creation. Applicants should possess a willingness to conduct research with a broad perspective, communication skills, cooperativeness, and foreign language skills suitable for international engagement. We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D. The assignment of positions will be determined based on the suitability of applicants and their research topics, among other considerations. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Biomedical Research Institute, Bioproduction Research Institute, Health and Medical Research Institute, Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Insititute |
| Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido, AIST Tsukuba, AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Kansai, AIST Shikoku |
| URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: M-Life-Science-R6fy-ml*aist.go.jp
Inquiries are accepted only by e-mail. (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Advanced bio-measurement／Bioproduction／Bioinformatics／Negative emission／Circular economy |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science／Informatics |
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Entry ID
BMD-1 |
Title |
Biomedical Research and Development through the Elucidation, Measurement, and Application of Biological Functions |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
With the aim of contributing to the realization of 'sustainable medicine' and 'health and environmental harmony' and to the enhancement of economic growth and industrial competitiveness, we are looking for researchers with outstanding ability to promote leading and international research and high motivation to implement research results in society, working on one of the following research topics.
- Elucidation of biofunctions: Elucidation of the mechanisms of biological phenomena and search for marker molecules based on this.
- Biofunctional measurement: Measurement and evaluation of biological phenomena and biomolecular functions, and standardization of measurement to ensure its reliability.
- Biofunctional applications: modification of biofunctions, low invasive control of cells and organisms, applications of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, antibodies and enzymes, and development and utilization of bioplastics.
- Human microbiome analysis and control: microbiome analysis, evaluation of immunity and other functions using model animals, microbiome control through microbial culture.
Workplaces will be determined based on applicants' expertise and matching to the research topics in Biomedical Research Institute. Applicants with no doctoral degree should apply for the LS-1 slot (except for those who plan to obtain a degree). |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Biomedical Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Kansai |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/bmd/en/index.html |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: bmd-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
(Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Bioanalytical Chemistry／Biomolecular Engineering／Microbiome／Bioplastics／Gene Manipulation |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science／Nanotechnology/Materials／Informatics |
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Entry ID
BPRI-1 |
Title |
Research and Development on Bioproduction |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
Our research institute is engaged in research and development for the realization of a bioeconomy society. In particular, our research focuses on bioengineering using microorganisms or plants by integrating informatics and experimental science.
We are looking for researchers who can promote the following research themes: - Development and application of information technology for various types of biological data. - Research on metabolic engineering based on informatics or experimental science.
- Research on bioengineering or synthetic biology.
- Research on plant biotechnology. - Research on metabolomics/proteomics analysis. - Research on the search for new microorganisms.
- Research on utilization and control of microflora.
We will decide where the candidate will be assigned based on the candidate's ability and suitability, as well as the research themes of the institute. We also welcome candidates who have done research work in industry.
Applicants with no doctoral degree should apply for the LS-1 slot (except for those who plan to obtain a degree). |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Bioproduction Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido, AIST Tsukuba |
| URL |
https://bpri.aist.go.jp/en |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: bpri-webmaster-ml*aist.go.jp
(Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Bioproduction／Bioinformatics／Synthetic Biology／Bioengineering／Plant Biotechnology |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science／Manufacturing Technology／Environmental science |
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Entry ID
HMRI-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Health and Medical Engineering |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
In response to the challenges posed by an aging society, we seek outstanding individuals who will lead the development of cutting-edge healthcare technologies aimed at contributing to the realization of future medical and diagnostic technologies and a healthy society. We are looking for candidates to tackle the following research areas:
-Healthcare (e.g., molecular and cellular analysis, nano/micro-devices, probiotics), biomechanical analysis, medical devices (e.g., treatment and diagnostic technologies, artificial organs, biocompatible materials, diagnostic devices), biosensing, imaging, and bioassays?basic research and research aimed at practical application and social implementation of innovative technologies.
-Research in other specialized fields (e.g., AI, image processing, in silico analysis, cell engineering, chemical biology, chemometrics, biomaterials) aimed at contributing to health and biomedical engineering through basic research and practical application.
We expect applications from individuals with exceptional research and development achievements or commercialization experience, who are highly specialized in science, engineering, biomedical, pharmaceutical, or related fields and are willing to collaborate actively both within and outside our organization. We also welcome those who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
Applicants with no doctoral degree should apply for the LS-1 slot (except for those who plan to obtain a degree). |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Health and Medical Research Institute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Shikoku |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/hmri/en/index.html |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: M-hmri-koubo-ml*aist.go.jp
(Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Medical Engineering／Healthcare／Bioanalysis／Biomechanics／Functional Materials |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science／Natural Science／Frontier Technology |
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Entry ID
CMB-1 |
Title |
Research and Development for Analysis, Control and Utilization of Cells and Biomolecules |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are creating highly original fundamental technologies that can be utilized in the fields of medicine, drug discovery, health and healthcare by understanding the basic characteristics of cells and their constituent molecules, and by measuring and controlling their disruption in and out of the body. In this point of view, candidates should be a researcher who can promote the following R&Ds;
- High sensitive technologies to obtain molecular information on cells and living organisms and analyze it with high precision.
- New treatment methods using various modalities and biological evaluation systems such as animal substitute model. - Technologies for evaluation of food functionality and safety.
- Technologies to contribute to the medical and health industries by integrating bio-data and AI.
- Technologies to apply biomaterials and bio-production technologies to medical and environmental fields.
We are also looking for researchers who try to solve social issues through social implementation of the obtained results.
The place of assignments will be determined based on the candidate's ability and suitability for the research themes set by the institute.
Candidates who are willing to take on challenges in new fields without being restricted to their research experiences and those who can expect to make the most of their corporate experience are also welcome to apply.
Applicants with no doctoral degree should apply for the LS-1 slot (except for those who plan to obtain a degree). |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Insititute |
| Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Tokyo Waterfront |
| URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cmb5/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: M-cmb5-info-ml*aist.go.jp
(Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Cell engineering／Drug discovery modality／Functional food components／Bioinformatics／Bioresource utilization |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science |
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Type D - Fixed Term position
Type D is a fixed-term position under annual salary system designed to appoint a highly qualified research scientist to promote research project flexibly and effectively.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2024 - Closed at 23:59 on 10 October 2024 (JST)
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Entry ID
LS-2 |
Title |
Research and Development of Societal Implementation for Extending Healthy Expectancy |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, conduct research and development with a focus on technologies addressing the issues of aging populations and utilizing biological resources aimed at transitioning towards a circular economy. We are seeking researchers who are eager to engage in research and development leading to create new innovations that leverage biological phenomena, with a view towards societal implementation (including potential applications in advanced measurement instruments, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, environmental conservation, etc.). We are looking for researchers who are willing to take on new challenges as members of a research team and create new innovations free from the constraints of previous research. Additionally, we welcome researchers who have an entrepreneurial spirit to implement their own research topics into society through start up creation. Applicants should possess a willingness to conduct research with a broad perspective, communication skills, cooperativeness, and foreign language skills suitable for international engagement. We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D. The assignment of positions will be determined based on the suitability of applicants and their research topics, among other considerations. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2025 |
| Research Unit |
Biomedical Research Institute, Bioproduction Research Institute, Health and Medical Research Institute, Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Insititute |
| Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido, AIST Tsukuba, AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Kansai, AIST Shikoku |
| URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html |
| Inquiry |
E-mail: M-Life-Science-R6fy-ml*aist.go.jp
Inquiries are accepted only by e-mail. (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Advanced bio-measurement／Bioproduction／Bioinformatics／Negative emission／Circular economy |
| Related Research Areas |
Life Science／Informatics |
| Click here for registration |