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Research and development of technologies for protection of health
AIST is contributing to life innovation by developing new technologies to evaluate health and assisting in the creation of new medicines as well as in the maintenance, improvement, and recovery of health according to the individual’s condition. To develop these new technologies, AIST is seeking investigators who can elucidate function of biomolecules (such as genes, RNAs, and proteins) to discover biomarkers with use of biological experiments and bioinformatics, and develop new technologies for drug development and early diagnosis. AIST expects applicants from bioscience, biochemistry, medical science, and information science.

<Entry ID>
Mol-1A
or
Mol-1B
Title
Development of fundamental technologies for drug discovery and medical treatment through the analyses of biological macromolecules and mechanisms
Research unit
 Biomedical Research Institute
Position
 Type A Researcher or Type C Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years(Until March 31st, 2019),
or
Tenured Position: Age retirement system
Outline
 To develop basic and supportive technologies in drug discovery and medical treatment, we are looking for young researchers who have general or expert knowledge and experimental skills in the following research area; 1) metrology and measurement standardization of biological macromolecules such as nucleic acids and proteins, 2) functional and structural analyses of biological macromolecules, 3) molecular design and engineering of biological macromolecules, 4) analysis and elucidation of biological mechanisms in cells, or 5) modulation and utilization of biological mechanisms.  
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/biomed-ri/cie/index.html
Inquiry
Yoshihiro OHMIYA
E-mail: bmd-koubo-ml@aist.go.jp 
Remarks
Applicant shall choose either "Mol-1A (Tenure Track Position)" or "Mol-1B (Tenured Position)", when appicant fill in the <Entry ID> on preregistration form and check sheet form.

<Entry ID>
Mol-2A
or
Mol-2B
Title
Research and development in measurement, analysis, and regulation of biological molecules
Research unit
 Health Research Institute
Position
 Type A Researcher or Type C Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years(Until March 31st, 2019),
or
Tenured Position: Age retirement system
Outline
 In order to realize prevention of diseases, early diagnosis and treatment, and improvement of medical results, young or highly expert scientists are recruited, who will engage in the research on 1) evaluation of function for foods and materials and assessment and/or reduction of health-risk compounds, 2) molecular design to feature and improve biological functions,　3) detection, characterization, and measurement of biological molecules which regulate biological functions,  4) detection and identification of biomarkers for monitoring health states.
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/hri/en/
Inquiry
Yasukazu YOSHIDA
E-mail: hri-head2-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-87-869-3526
Remarks Applicant shall choose either "Mol-2A (Tenure Track Position)" or "Mol-2B (Tenured Position)", when appicant fill in the <Entry ID> on preregistration form and check sheet form.

<Entry ID>
Mol-3
Title
Basic and applied research for drug profiling and lead optimization
Research unit
 Biomolecular Profiling Research Center (tentetive name)
Position
 Type A Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
 We seek a motivated researchers with knowledge to carry out basic or applied studies in the field of pharmaco-proteomics, computational drug desgin, mathematical system analysis and structure bioloby.
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/birc2/protein/index.html, http://unit.aist.go.jp/birc2/cell/index.html
Inquiry
Tohru NATSUME
E-mail:  saiyo-ml@aist.go.jp

Research and development of technologies for efficient production of high-quality substances using bioprocesses
AIST is developing technologies to efficiently manufacture high-quality substances using bioprocesses (material production using biological functions) that provide much higher reaction selectivity than chemical processes. To develop these technologies, AIST is recruiting outstanding researchers in the fields of biology as well as agriculture, pharmacy and biochemistry.

<Entry ID>
Bio-1A
or
Bio-1B
Title
R&D-based Biological process
Research unit
 Bioproduction Research Institue
Position
 Type A Researcher or Type C Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years(Until March 31st, 2019),
or
Tenured Position: Age retirement system
Outline
 We are looking for young researchers who have strong expertise either on 1) plant breeding and genetics, 2) fundamental and applied microbiology, or 3) development of biomaterials including proteins, sugars, and chemicals.   It is desirable that candidates have strong research interests in basic science as well as applied research contributing to strengthening and expanding the Institute's activities and have high quality communication skills.
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/bpri/index_e.html
Inquiry
bpri-webmaster-ml@aist.go.jp
Remarks Applicant shall choose either "Bio-1A(Tenure Track Position)" or "Bio-1B(Tenured Position)", when appicant fill in the <Entry ID> on preregistration form and check sheet form.

Research and development for promotion of healthy and active lives
To maintain physical and mental health of individuals and improve the quality of life in society, AIST is developing technologies for quantitative evaluation of personal health and assistive/therapeutic/prosthetic technology are required. To develop these technologies, positions are available to outstanding researchers in a wide range of disciplines including medical engineering, brain science, applied electronics, bioscience, etc.

<Entry ID>
Hum-1
Title
Research and development on the measurement and analysis of human and/or biological factors, and their applications
Research unit
 Human Technology Research Institute
Position
 Type A Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years (Until March 31st, 2019)
Outline
 The successful candidates are expected to carry out high-quality research in one or more of the following research areas: (1) technologies for measuring and analyzing human cognitive brain functions, and their applications to industrial fields, (2) technologies for measuring and analyzing human factors, and their applications to health and welfare fields, (3) technologies for measuring and analyzing the human body, and their application to medical fields.
In order to achieve major advances in the above research areas, we seek young, outstanding applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including basic and applied sciences concerning human and/or biological factors as well as their interdisciplinary areas. 
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/htri/htri_e/index_e.html
Inquiry
Takashi YOKOI
E-mail:  human-info-ml@aist.go.jp
Phone +81-29-861-9488

<Entry ID>
Hum-2A
or
Hum-2B
Title
Research and development in human, health/welfare and medical engineering for the promotion of healthy and active lives
Research unit
 Health Research Institute
Position
 Type A Researcher or Type C Researcher
Start of employment
 April 1st, 2014
Employment term
 5 years(Until March 31st, 2019),
or
Tenured Position: Age retirement system
Outline
 The successful candidate is expected to carry out excellent research in one or more of the following areas: (1) assistive/therapeutic/prosthetic technologies, (2) technologies for evaluating/improving physical/mental conditions. We seek outstanding applicants from a wide range of disciplines including medicine, biochemistry, chemistry, physiology, neuroscience, human engineering, biomedical engineering, health/welfare engineering, mechanical/materials engineering, etc.
URL
 http://unit.aist.go.jp/hri/en/
Inquiry
Yasukazu YOSHIDA
E-mail: hri-head2-ml@aist.go.jp
Tel: +81-87-869-3526
Remarks
Applicant shall choose either "Hum-2A(Tenure Track Position)" or "Hum-2B(Tenured Position)", when appicant fill in the <Entry ID> on preregistration form and check sheet form.