| Starting date: upon agreement Work place: RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan Description of research topic: A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated and capable postdoctoral researcher to investigate environmental stress and phytoremediation networks using molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry and reverse genetics in Arabidopsis and marine algae. Note: For more details about the lab, please refer to the following Website: http://envres.riken.jp/English/index.html Contract Conditions: A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 5 years of employment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. Note: Before applying, please check out the details for Contract Conditions, Salary and benefits in our official open-call below; http://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20190723/ Please submit 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter outlining research interests, qualifications and reasons for applying, and 3) the names and contact information of three references 4) a list of scientific publications by email to Dr. Ryoung Shin (ryoung.shin@riken.jp). Applicants who have passed initial screening will be asked to provide further documents, including certificate of graduation and recommendation letter from an immediate supervisor. | 
