Dear researchers: We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of mathematical/computational modeling of biochemical signaling in neuronal synapses. Based on a grant (#), A new collaborative project with Kyoto U and Nagoya U has been launched for the modeling of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of synaptic molecules. The successful candidate will develop computational/theoretical models that describe the LLPS and simulate the spatiotemporal dynamics of synaptic biochemical signaling, to elucidate how our learning and memory are organized. We expect who will conduct Monte Carlo simulation under the scheme of the Flory-Huggins (FH) theory, as well as the reaction-diffusion simulation of biochemical molecules. (#) Spatiotemporal dynamics of intracellular components, CREST, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan. https://www.jst.go.jp/kisoken/crest//en/research_area/ongoing/area2020-1.htm... We are also conducting a long-standing project on electron microscopic (EM) connectomics. We will welcome the applicants who can contribute to this project from the informatics aspect. National Institute for physiological science (NIPS) is a high-quality national institute for neuroscience in Japan, like Riken CBS. NIPS is located in Aichi prefecture, the middle part of Japan. https://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aichi_Prefecture http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp/tope/foreigner.html Please feel free to ask questions about this research position to Hidetoshi Urakubo (urakubo@nips.ac.jp). 1. Job title Full-time Postdoctral Researcher 2. Begin date April 1st 2021 (negotiable) 3. Appointment period Annually renewed based on evaluation. Up to Sep/2025. 4. Workplace NIPS, Okazaki, Japan http://www.nips.ac.jp/circuit/ 5-1 Myodaiji-Higashiyama, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8787, Japan 5. Qualifications Applicants must: - have Ph.D. (or be near the completion of the degree). - have strong motivations and ambitions to participate in the research above. 6. Compensation Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Social insurance will be applied. Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), summer vacation, and sick leave. These and other provisions are in accordance with NIPS regulations. Please inquire it with your CV if the salary information is needed at the early stage of selection. 7. Required documents Please send the following five materials to the email address below: 7-1. Complete CV 7-2. List of publications 7-3. Reprints of 1 to 3 major publications 7-4. Document (one or two pages in A4 or letter size) describing: - Summary of your previous research - Interests and proposal for research - Technical skills (programming skills, etc) 7-5. Two letters of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, if available) 8. Deadline February 28 (Sun), 2021 (will be extended) 9. Selection Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. 10. Application and Contact Hidetoshi Urakubo, Ph.D. Email: urakubo@nips.ac.jp Project Assistant Professor, Division of Cerebral Circuitry, Department of Fundamental Neuroscience, National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS), 5-1 Myodaiji-Higashiyama, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8787, Japan Phone: +81-564-59-5280 https://researchmap.jp/urakubo?lang=en http://www.nips.ac.jp/circuit/