Type B (Tenured position)
The below-listed job opportunities are for Type B.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2023 - Closed at 23:59 on 11 October 2023 (JST)
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 |
We are looking for researchers who have excellent ability to promote leading and international research and development, and high motivation for social implementation of research results with the aim of contributing to the realization of "sustainable medicine," "health and environmental harmony," and the enhancement of economic growth and industrial competitiveness.
(1) Elucidation of biological functions, including elucidation of the mechanisms of biological phenomena and the search for marker molecules based on these mechanisms
(2) "Biofunctional measurement," including evaluation and measurement of biological phenomena, standardization of measurement to assure its reliability, and microbiome analysis
(3) "Biofunctional applications" such as modification and control of biological functions, utilization of biologically derived materials such as proteins and nucleic acids, and development and utilization of bioplastics.
Workplaces will be determined based on applicants' expertise and matching to the research topics in Biomedical Research Institute. |
Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2024 |
Research Unit |
Biomedical Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Kansai |
URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/bmd/en/ |
Inquiry |
(inquiry accepted only by email)
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/Frontier Technology/Informatics |
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Entry ID
BPRI-1 |
Title |
Research and Development of Efficient Production of High-Quality Substances Using Bioprocesses |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers who have deep expertise on applied microbiology or plant biotechnology. It is highly requested that successful candidates have strong research interests in basic science as well as applied research contributing to solution of social issues. We also emphasize on communication skills for teamwork and welcome challenges from industries. Expected research fields are as follows;
- Development of smart cell technology - Investigation of novel microbes and/or microbiota
- Development of biotechnology for increase of plant biomass by utilizing symbiotic microorganism
- Development of proteomics and/or metabolomics technologies
- Investigation of novel food functional food components
- Data science in biotechnology with machine learning, AI, and statistics
- Development of bioinformatics and/or simulation technologies for biological big data (computational biology, mathematical biology, and systems biology)
Workplace will be determined based primarily on applicants' expertise and matching to the research topics in Bioproduction Research Institute. |
Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2024 |
Research Unit |
Bioproduction Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido, AIST Tsukuba |
URL |
http://unit.aist.go.jp/bpri/index_e.html |
Inquiry |
(inquiry accepted only by email)
E-mail: bpri-webmaster-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
Number of Position |
a few positions available |
Key Words |
Bioindustry/Biomass/Functional materials/Microbiome/Bioinformatics |
Related Research Areas |
Life Science/Informatics/Environmantal science |
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Entry ID
CMB-1 |
Title |
Research and Development Aimed at Industrial Support Based on Advanced Analysis and Applied Technology of Cells and Biomolecules |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are looking for researchers who try to understand the basic characteristics of the cell and its constituent molecules, to create highly original fundamental technologies that can be utilized in the fields of medicine, drug discovery and healthcare by measuring and controlling the cell, and to solve social problems through social implementation of the obtained results. In particular, researchers conducting the following research topics are desirable. New treatment methods using various modalities and alternative technologies to animal experiments. Development of technologies to evaluate the functionality and safety of food. Technology that contributes to the medical and health industries by integrating bio-data and AI. Development of technologies to apply bio-manufacturing technologies to medical and environmental fields.
Workplace will be determined based primarily on applicants' expertise and matching to the research topics in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute. Candidates who are willing to take on challenges in new fields without being restricted to their former research fields and those with experience in the corporate world are also welcome. |
Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2024 |
Research Unit |
Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Tsukuba, AIST Tokyo Waterfront |
URL |
https://unit.aist.go.jp/cmb5/en/index.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 components/Bioinformatics/Bioresource utilization |
Related Research Areas |
Life Science/Informatics/Manufacturing Technology |
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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 |
To create innovations that will contribute to social issues such as declining birthrate and aging population, as well as economic growth and industrial competitiveness, we seek outstanding researchers who will work on the following research topics.
1) Practical application and social implementation of new technologies related to bioanalysis, biosensor, medical devices, healthcare, nursing, functional materials, food, and universal medical access, stress.
2) Fundamental research based on technologies other than those listed above、e.g.AI, image information processing, in silico analysis, cell engineering, that aims to contribute to health and medical engineering, as well as research for practical application and social implementation. We look forward to applications from highly specialized individuals in science and engineering, biomedical, and other fields who have excellent research and development achievements or commercialization experience and who are eager to work in collaboration both within and outside the institute. We also welcome challenges from other fields and industries.
Workplaces will be determined based on the applicants' ability and suitability for the research topics set by Health and Medical Research Institute. |
Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2024 |
Research Unit |
Health and Medical Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Shikoku, AIST Tsukuba |
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 |
Cellular function analysis/One cell handling and analysis/Biomechanics/Oral & Digestion engineering/SaMD |
Related Research Areas |
Life Science/Frontier Technology/Informatics |
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