Overview
RIKEN is recruiting one researcher or technical scientist to develop the SSBD bioimaging-data platform and international bioimaging data-sharing infrastructure.
Complete research opportunity details
The Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics is hiring for research and development on SSBD functional enhancement, global bioimaging-data sharing and a platform to accelerate use of bioimaging data. The post is based at RIKEN Kobe Campus. Research Scientist and Technical Scientist pay starts at JPY 448,990 per month including discretionary work allowance; Postdoctoral Researcher pay starts at JPY 382,610 per month. Applications remain open until the position is filled.
Eligibility requirements
Research Scientist applicants need a PhD related to the work. Postdoctoral applicants need a relevant PhD obtained within the past five years, including candidates expecting the doctorate before starting. Technical Scientist applicants need a master's degree or higher with relevant expertise, or equivalent ability with more than five years of related experience. The posting also requires business-level Japanese and effective collaboration skills.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on RIKEN's current 26-1065 posting and its live official Box upload route on 2026-09-06. The official posting states applications are accepted until filled, so no deadline is invented.
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