Position under active recruitment:Research and development of technologies related to sustainable systems

  • Achieving technologies for absorbing and fixing CO₂ using naturally derived energy and materials

    We are developing technologies for absorbing and fixing CO₂ from the atmosphere and ocean using molecular biology to extend the functions of organisms in the natural world and electrochemistry to achieve high-efficiency semiconductor catalysts, and technologies for controlling the emission of CO₂ from the soil to the atmosphere by controlling the activity of microorganisms in the soil. We are also researching and developing technologies for reducing environmental load using lasers and materials in harmony with the natural world.

What are the key points of technologies related to sustainable systems?

Basic research and system development of new technologies that contribute to zero environmental load

　

■Research and development of technology for converting CO₂ in the atmosphere to other substances through artificial photosynthesis using electrochemistry (from basic research to applied research and system development)

■Research and development of technologies for enhancing the photosynthesis ability of algae and plants using genome editing and for absorbing and fixing CO₂ from the atmosphere and ocean (from basic research to product development)

■Research and development of technologies for controlling the emission of CO₂ from the soil to the atmosphere by controlling soil structure/composition and the activity of microorganisms in the soil (from basic research to product development)

■Development of systems for reducing environmental load using lasers and materials in harmony with the natural world (from basis design to system development)

Recruitment overview

Mission

Details of work

Depending on your experience and abilities, you will be in charge of one or more of the following.

  • Management of basic research for maximizing the CO₂ conversion ability of algae and plants using skills in biological experimentation and bioinformatics, genome editing technology, etc.
  • Responsible for system design, development (including partner selection), and verification work concerning the development of systems to reduce environmental impact (including CO₂-emission countermeasures) during production in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries industries (system-development practitioner)
  • Supervision of basic research on CO₂ fixing and emission-control technologies by extending and optimizing the functions of algae, plants, and soil microorganisms (research administrator including theme selection, technique proposal, and testing)
  • System design and development (including selection of partners) in the development of systems applying CO₂ conversion technologies and laser technologies and supervision of testing (system development administrator)
Ability Knowledge

Required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

You must possess one of the following:

  • Knowledge and experience in research on plants (especially photosynthesis)
  • Knowledge and experience in systematization of agriculture, fisheries, and livestock production
  • Specialized knowledge of optical engineering and experience in designing and developing systems using lasers
  • Skills in analytically searching for problem-solving methods using machine learning, computer simulations, etc.

Desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

  • Basic knowledge of environmental issues
  • Basic knowledge of biochemistry, genetics and ecology
  • Basic experimental knowledge of biological systems (genetic modification, transformants, real-time PCR, etc.)
Person

Qualities we are looking for

  • An interest in environmental issues and a desire to solve them
  • A desire to break through the limits of existing technologies while collaborating with partners in a wide range of fields
  • The ability to communicate and coordinate well with people both inside and outside the company

Location

Musashino R&D Center（3-9-11 Midori-cho,Musashino-shi,Tokyo 180-8585）

Message

Aiming to create innovative technologies that contribute to regenerating the global environment and realizing a sustainable and inclusive society, the Sustainable System Group is researching and developing, for example, technology for "fixing" CO₂ through photosynthesis and technology that applies lasers to minimize the environmental impact of building materials and waste. We are looking for a wide range of individuals who would like to take up the challenge of researching and developing innovative technologies for creating a better future.

message_from leader

Contributing to both the growth of the information-communications industry and creation of a sustainable society

Global environmental problems are common to international society and indispensible to serious reflection on the sustainability of the human race. Nevertheless, specific actions toward meeting agreed-upon goals are directly connected to corporate activities and our own personal activities. With this in mind, the Sustainable Systems Group is targeting R&D themes that can contribute to both the growth of the information-communications industry and the creation of a sustainable society. Global environmental problems cannot be solved by a single technology or a single initiative. I believe they are complex problems that have to be solved by combining a number of effective techniques. We hope to implement as many technologies as possible for simultaneously achieving the above two goals. Let's take up this challenge together!

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