I am Yoshinori Hasegawa from the Kazusa DNA Research Institute.
Our institute is seeking a specially appointed researcher or specially appointed technical staff member to engage in environmental DNA analysis, starting in July or later. The job duties include DNA extraction, preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries, and next-generation sequencing runs for environmental DNA analysis. The main duty will be performing work related to commissioned projects, but if you are applying as a specially appointed researcher and also wish to conduct research, please consult with us first.

1. Organization Name: Kazusa DNA Research Institute
2. Position Available: Project Researcher or Project Technical Staff
3. Number of openings: 1 person for either position
4. Organization Description: Since starting in 1994 as the world's first research institute specializing in DNA, the Kazusa DNA Research Institute has decoded the genes of various organisms. The Gene Structure Analysis Group ensures the reliable transfer of accumulated know-how, centered on DNA sequencing technology, while promoting the utilization of research results in various fields.
5. Job description: Environmental DNA analysis work. DNA extraction, preparation of libraries for next-generation sequencing, next-generation sequencing run work, etc.
6. Qualifications: (Project Researcher) Ph.D. in life sciences (biology, agriculture, science, engineering, etc.). (Project Technical Staff) Persons who have graduated from a vocational school, university, or completed a master's program in the life sciences (biology, agriculture, science, engineering, etc.), or have equivalent experience. Experience in conducting molecular biology experiments is preferred.
7. Documents to be submitted:
Resume (with photo attached)
Specially Appointed Researchers must also submit the following documents.
・List of Research Achievements (Mark two major papers with a circle (〇) and attach one offprint/reprint of each)
Summary of past research and aspirations for future activities (approximately 1,000 characters in total)
- Recommenders and contact information (2 people, recommendation letters are not required at the time of application)
8. Selection Method: Selection will be made through document screening and interviews. Document screening will be conducted first as the primary selection, and interviews will be held for those who pass the primary selection. Depending on social conditions such as the COVID-19 infection situation, web interviews may also be conducted.
9. Appointment date: As early as possible after July 2024.
10. Working hours: In accordance with our institute's regulations.
11. Appointment period: Contracts are on an annual basis, with a maximum limit of 5 full years.
12. Work Location: 2-6-7 Kazusa-Kamatari, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, Kazusa DNA Research Institute
13. Benefits and Compensation: In accordance with our institute's regulations.
14. Application deadline: October 30, 2024. Recruitment will close as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.
15. Reference URL:http://www.kazusa.or.jp
16. Special notes: Please write "Application documents for Specially Appointed Technical Staff" or "Application documents for Specially Appointed Researcher" in red on the application materials. (Application documents will not be returned.)
17. Document submission destination
292-0818
2-6-7 Kazusakamatari, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Genome Research Department, Gene Structure Analysis Group
Documents can also be submitted by email.
18. Contact Information
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Genome Research Department, Gene Structure Analysis Group
Yoshinori Hasegawa
Phone 0438-52-3944
Email yhasega@kazusa.or.jp