RIKEN Center for Brain Science is recruiting Team Leaders across all domains of neuroscience, with a particular focus in the research areas of (1) neurological/psychiatric disorders and (2) theoretical and computational neuroscience. The institute is located in the Tokyo area and provides an annual research budget. This recruitment round aims to further promote a stimulating, diverse, and international scientific community. More information is provided below, and please feel free to contact me (
louis...@riken.jp) and/or Taro Toyoizumi (
taro.to...@riken.jp) if you have any questions.
OPEN FACULTY POSITIONS (Brain science in general)
The RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) was launched in April 2018 following the strong 20-year foundation of its predecessor, the Brain Science Institute (BSI). CBS aims to meet society’s ever-growing expectations for brain research. (For the four main goals of CBS, please visit
https://cbs.riken.jp/en/about/)
We are currently seeking outstanding neuroscientists for Team Leader positions (junior principal investigators). However, applications from internationally established neuroscientists may be considered. To promote diversity, a strength of CBS, we proactively recruit women when the candidate's research skills are deemed equal.
At RIKEN CBS, Team Leaders have full intellectual independence, generous internal funds including a highly competitive start-up package and access to ample communal facilities in a collaborative environment. Successful candidates for the Team Leader position must have demonstrated the ability to develop an original, independent and internationally competitive research program.
We encourage applications from all disciplines of neuroscience, particularly in (1) research areas of neurological/psychiatric disorders and (2) theoretical and computational neuroscience. Successful candidates will hold a research management position, and as the head of a laboratory, they will provide leadership and guidance to laboratory members to conduct research.
For details, please refer to the following website.
https://cbs.riken.jp/career-brain-science-2024/index.htmlApplication and letters of recommendation must arrive by 5 pm on November 15, 2024 (JST).
Applicants should submit electronic files of a cover letter with a brief summary of their research program and future plans, curriculum vitae, list of research achievements and publications, list of acquired research funding, current research and achievements to date, future research plans, and reprints of five major publications maximum, through the application form. Three letters of recommendation must be directly submitted from the referees. Please see the website above for more details.
RIKEN CBS is located just outside of the international metropolis of Tokyo. English is the primary language used in activities at CBS, including seminars and administration. Institutional support is available to help non-Japanese speaking scientists, whom we particularly encourage to apply. RIKEN Center for Brain Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
For further inquiries please contact the RIKEN CBS Search Committee.
Email:
cbs-s...@ml.riken.jpSearch Committee, RIKEN Center for Brain Science
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
*Applications are not accepted from this e-mail address.