Join our team

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement algorithms and software tools using statistical and machine learning techniques to gain insights in complex sequencing data sets.

• Support automated pipeline infrastructure and use it to deliver value to our customers.

• Communicate research findings through presentations and reports.

• Collaborate with other members of the research team to develop and test hypotheses and research questions.

• Keep up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field, and incorporate new methodologies and technologies as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field such as bioinformatics, biophysics, or statistics.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, or Julia.

• Knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques, and experience applying these methods to sequencing data.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Additionally, a successful candidate must have experience with more than one of these fields:

• Drug discovery

• RNA biology

• High-throughput biology

• Systems biology

• AWS architectures

• Selection/Screening strategies for gene/Proteins/Drugs

• Bioinformatics/Chemoinformatics

• Computational, statistical and machine learning methods for analysis, modeling and visualization of biological data

Treatment・Conditions

• Salary: Variable according to experience and ability (5,000,000 JPY ~ 15,000,000 JPY / year)

• 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