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Academic Researcher or Technical Staff in Medical and Design Education Research Kyushu University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
Funding
Fixed-term contract position with an annual income of approximately 3 million to 4 million yen. The standard salary is 4 million yen for academic researchers and 3 million yen for technical staff; final salary depends on achievements and experience under university regulations. Commuting expenses are reimbursed up to 55,000 yen per month. Health, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.
Deadline
Jan 13, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Kyushu University
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About this position
Kyushu University Hospital is recruiting two fixed-term staff members—a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent academic researcher or a research and educational assistant/technical staff member—to support interdisciplinary education and research combining medicine and design.
The appointment is based in the Department of International Medicine and the Asia Telemedicine Development Center. The project uses design approaches to identify and address medical challenges, while also advancing design education and telemedicine education. The successful candidates will contribute to a collaborative research environment connecting medical practice, design thinking, service design, medical illustration, international education, and empirical research.
Duties include operating and facilitating design education; identifying medical needs; generating ideas; collecting data; supporting empirical research; assisting with the acceptance of international students in related fields; and managing communications and public relations for seminars and other related events.
The role is suited to applicants who can proactively apply design knowledge and production skills in an interdisciplinary medical setting, contribute to education and research activities, and support collaboration across cultures and professional fields.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract position with an annual income of approximately 3 million to 4 million yen. The standard salary is 4 million yen for academic researchers and 3 million yen for technical staff; final salary depends on achievements and experience under university regulations. Commuting expenses are reimbursed up to 55,000 yen per month. Health, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.
What's required
Academic researchers must hold a Ph.D. or demonstrate equivalent achievements. Technical staff must hold a bachelor's degree or demonstrate equivalent achievements. Applicants should have knowledge and production skills in design thinking, service design, medical design, medical illustration, or related areas, along with basic PC skills. Conversational English is required or welcomed as stated in the posting, though it is not mandatory. Applications should include a resume with a photograph, educational background, work history, and contact information, plus a portfolio or other electronic materials demonstrating design work experience.
How to apply
Submit a resume with photograph and a design portfolio or other materials demonstrating relevant experience by email or mail. Email applications should be sent to [email protected]; postal applications should be sent to the Asia Telemedicine Development Center, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. Applications are accepted until January 13, 2027, or earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
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