International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST), Kumamoto University (Kurokami South Campus), Japan invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanomedicine and Molecular Engineering.
About Postdoctoral Researcher
In the Advanced Green Bio of IROAST, Kumamoto University has a job vacancy for a Postdoctoral Researcher.
The successful applicant will work for the development of targeted multi-functional polymeric nanomedicines for Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnosis/therapy.
The project will investigate the development, characterization and in vitro/ in vivo test of nanoparticles capable of targeting disease region.
The project is highly multi-disciplinary research, involving nanoparticle engineering, polymer chemistry and in vitro/ in vivo NIRF/MR imaging investigations.
Highlights
QUALIFICATION: Professional Certification
JOB TYPE: Postdoctoral
DISCIPLINE: Applied Science
HOURS: Full Time
DURATION: Fixed Term
IROAST looking for highly motivated nano-bio materials, the specialized postdoctoral candidate. The successful candidate will collaborate with other team using their expertise in multi-disciplinary research.
Starting date
The earliest possible date after April 1, 2020
Qualifications
Candidate should have completed, or be about to complete a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical engineering, Biomedical science or a related field. Prior experience in nanoparticle/polymer synthesis/characterization for in vitro or in vivo application is essential. Writing and communication in English are essential. Experience of cell culture and animal model would be advantageous.
Compensation
– Salary and allowances (commuting, housing, etc.): to be paid based on the Regulations Concerning Wages for Fixed Term Employees of Kumamoto University
– Working hours: 8:30-17:15, 7 hours 45 minutes/day
– Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end through New Year
holidays, summer holidays (3 days), paid holidays (10 days/year after working for 6 months), etc.
– Social insurances: Health insurance, employees’ pension insurance
– Employment term: One-year contract, possible to be renewed (up to December 2021)
– Employer: Kumamoto University
Application period
2019/12/19 Deadline for receipt. Recruitment will be closed when the position is filled.
How to apply
Please submit the following documents * in one PDF file * to * [email protected] *. The documents should be prepared * in English *.
1. Cover letter
2. CV (including a summary of research experiences, skill, and research plan)
3. List of publications (including Impact factor and Peer-review)
4. Three professional references (Name, e-mail address and affiliation)
Method of Selection
Screening of submitted documents, and interview via Skype or face-to-face.
Contact
Ruda Lee, Tenure-track Associate Professor, IROAST, Kumamoto University
Email: [email protected]
Additional information
As regulated in the University policies, the personal information you submit will be used only for the purpose of this selection process.
