Topic: chromosome segregation

The meeting compares bacterial and archaeal division mechanisms, integrating FtsZ-ring organization, divisome assembly, chromosome segregation and cell-envelope remodeling. Non-model organisms and FtsZ-independent systems broaden the comparative perspective, including links to the evolution of eukaryotic cytokinesis. Methods span genetics, biochemistry, live imaging, structural biology, biophysics, computation and in-vitro reconstruction.

Tomoya Kitajima’s laboratory studies chromosome segregation in mammalian oocytes, eggs and early embryos, including age-related errors. Researchers combine live imaging, micromanipulation, cell engineering and molecular or synthetic biology. The advertised work contributes to a JST-CREST project developing artificial intracellular components to prevent embryonic aneuploidy. Research-scientist applicants need a relevant doctorate; postdoctoral applicants should be within five years of their doctorate or obtain it before starting. This experimental role requires attendance at the Kobe laboratory