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xFOREST is always looking for talents who want to work in drug discovery research targeting RNA structures.
Please apply for one of the following open positions.
1.Wet Lab Researchers(few positions available)
Job Description
Execution of the research project
Writing papers and other documents
Required Skills
Experience in biochemical research
Basic to moderate level or higher PC skills such as Microsoft Office
English communication, reading comprehension of articles and documents, etc.
Preferred Skills
Research experience in the field of RNA biochemistry
Ideal Candidate Profile
Ph.D. or equivalent experience.
Carrying out research and working in an autonomous and spontaneous manner
Communicating smoothly with other researchers and working in a cooperative manner
Willing to actively absorb and communicate new knowledge
Interested in industrialization of scientific research
Working experience is NOT necessary
Treatment・Conditions
Salary: Variable according to experience and ability
Other Benefits: Transportation expenses (with upper limit)
Place of work: Kyoto (Kamigyo/Fushimi-ward)
Holidays: Full weekly two day system (Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays)
Incentive pay is provided for publication of papers / patent
2.Dry Lab Researchers(few positions available)
Job Description
Solution development using machine learning
Writing papers and other documents
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of biotechnology and chemical technology
Basic to moderate level or higher PC skills such as Microsoft Office
Communication skills in English, reading comprehension of articles and documents
Preferred Skills
Simulation experience using molecular dynamics methods
Experience in system implementation of machine learning in the field of cheminformatics
Ideal Candidate Profile
Ph.D. or equivalent experience
Carrying out research and working in an autonomous and spontaneous manner
Communicating smoothly with other researchers and working in a cooperative manner
Willing to actively absorb and communicate new knowledge
Interested in industrialization of scientific research
Working experience is NOT necessary
Treatment・Conditions
Salary: Variable according to experience and ability
Other Benefits: Transportation expenses (with upper limit)
Place of work: Kyoto (Kamigyo/Fushimi-ward)
Holidays: Full weekly two day system (Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays)
Incentive pay is provided for publication of papers / patent
3.Long-term Internship(few positions available)
Job Description
Wet and/or dry researches
Required Skills
Rudimentary understanding of biotechnology (university undergraduate level)
Preferred Skills
Research experience in the field of biochemistry/organic chemistry/computer science
Basic to moderate level or higher PC skills such as Microsoft Office
Ideal Candidate Profile
Currently enrolled in a university or graduate school (not required)
Working with a sense of responsibility
Willing to actively absorb and communicate new knowledge
Interested in industrialization of scientific research
English communication, reading comprehension of articles and documents, etc.
Employment Period
Few months to a few years (frequency is flexible)
Treatment・Conditions
Salary: Variable according to experience and ability (1,200 - 2,000 JPY/hour)
Place of work: Kyoto (Kamigyo/Fushimi-ward)
Incentive pay is provided for publication of papers / patent