Careers

Apr. 9, 2025

Seeking a Research Part-time Worker II
Laboratory for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology（W25003)

Laboratory

Laboratory for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology, Center for Brain Science (Team Director: Thomas McHugh)

Research Area

Computational Science, Biology

Keyword

Systematic Neuroscience, Computer Science

Outline of Laboratory

My laboratory combines in vivo hippocampal electrophysiology and cutting-edge conditional genetics to address research questions at a high level of precision. Our ability to manipulate plasticity, synaptic transmission or neuronal excitability in a subregion or pathway specific manner and to characterize the consequences of those manipulations on the behavioral and physiological level allows us to study the dynamic routing and use of spatial information in the brain.

Job Title and Job Description

Job title

Research Part-time Worker II
Available position: 1

Job Description

The candidate will contribute to ongoing experiments. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory records, preparing experimental materials, and assisting with data entry and organization of imaging datasets. The role also involves ensuring proper laboratory maintenance, such as sterilizing equipment and managing supplies. This position is part of an ongoing research project that will continue until March 31, 2028
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualifications

Enrolled in or have completed a master's degree program, or has a high level of specialized knowledge or skills
Good verbal and written English and Japanese communication skills
Data mining experience is plus but not mandatory

Work Location

RIKEN Center for Brain Science　(2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198）
RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly wages

1,250-1,450 JPY (Research Part-time Worker II)
(Hourly salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.)

Commuting allowance

Provided (within a pre-determined range.)

Terms of contract

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable to a maximum of March 31, 2028.
RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time.

Working days

2-3 days per week（weekdays only）

Working hours

The work hours shall be one of the following, with the total time not to exceed 35 hours/week.
1.9:00-14:50
2.10:00-15:50
(Working days and hours are negotiable. However, daily working hours cannot be shifted for different days.)

Holidays

Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays, New Year holidays (Dec.29-Jan.3), and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).

Other provisions

  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance applies. Social insurance will be applied depending on the working conditions.
  • Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the number of days and hours worked per week and the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
  • There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
  • Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
  • These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
  • RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

Application and Required Documents

Required Documents

  1. Complete CV (with photo and email address)
    WORD(56KB) or EXCEL(159KB)
    (RIKEN CV) *Write the RIKEN job ad number “W25003”, indicated in the parentheses next to the job title, in the RIKEN job ad number section in the upper right corner of your CV. (Original CV) *Write down in the notes section of your CV the number written next to the title of the job position (W25003).
  2. Reason for applying for the post (personal strengths, motivation, etc.)

How to apply

The above documents combined into a single ZIP file should be uploaded to the following website:
Part-time Worker position, Lab for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology, CBS, RIKEN
After you uploaded the ZIP file, please let us (thomas.mchugh@riken.jp) know the file name of the uploaded file.
Note: All the submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline

Open until the position is filled

Handling personal data
Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Selection Process

Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.

Start of Employment

May 1, 2025 or later (Negotiable)

Contact Information

RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Laboratory for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology
Email: thomas.mchugh@riken.jp.
For inquiries, please send an email.