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Bioinformatics Researcher Opening in Single-Cell, Spatial Transcriptomics, and Repertoire Analysis (Postdoc-Equivalent) KOTAI Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Annual salary is 5 to 9 million yen, with the detailed amount determined by experience and achievements. The posting also states 500-700万円 in annual salary terms. Employment is full-time, with either permanent employee or fixed-term contract status; fixed-term contracts are renewed yearly and may convert to permanent employment. Social insurance and commuting allowance are provided; no regular raise or bonus is guaranteed, though they may be paid depending on company performance.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Japan
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KOTAI Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. is recruiting bioinformatics researchers in the Osaka Prefecture area of Japan for work in single-cell analysis, spatial gene expression analysis / spatial transcriptomics, immune repertoire analysis, and related next-generation sequencing data analysis.
The role is based in the company’s Research and Development Department and is described as researcher/postdoc-equivalent, research and development/engineering-equivalent, or technical staff depending on the appointment. The company highlights interdisciplinary work at the interface of immunology, bioinformatics, and medical research, including service development, customer support, collaborative research, and pipeline construction.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should have research experience with single-cell analysis tools such as 10x or Rhapsody, the ability to independently design and execute bioinformatics research, programming skills in Python/R/SQL, statistical and mathematical foundations, at least 3 years of research experience, and strong English communication skills. Experience with experimental collaborators, clinical or interdisciplinary research, machine learning, data mining, and wet-lab work is preferred. A PhD is welcomed, but the posting also accepts master’s and bachelor’s degree holders if they meet the required experience.
Funding / compensation: annual salary is listed as approximately 5–9 million yen (also shown as 500–700万円), with pay determined by experience and achievements. The position is full-time, with either permanent or fixed-term employment; fixed-term contracts are renewed yearly and may convert to permanent employment. Social insurance and commuting allowance are included.
Location: Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Remote work is negotiable. The office is non-smoking.
Deadline: applications are due by 2026-09-30 (or earlier if the position is filled). The selection process is document screening followed by an online interview.
How to apply: send a resume, work history, publication list, up to five major publications, and referee contact details or recommendation letters by email to [email protected], or apply via the JREC-IN Portal web application.
Funding details
Annual salary is 5 to 9 million yen, with the detailed amount determined by experience and achievements. The posting also states 500-700万円 in annual salary terms. Employment is full-time, with either permanent employee or fixed-term contract status; fixed-term contracts are renewed yearly and may convert to permanent employment. Social insurance and commuting allowance are provided; no regular raise or bonus is guaranteed, though they may be paid depending on company performance.
What's required
PhD, master's, or bachelor's degree accepted, but the post strongly prefers PhD holders. Required: research experience using single-cell analysis (e.g., 10x, Rhapsody) with at least one published paper; ability to independently plan and carry out bioinformatics research with at least one first-author paper or equivalent; programming skills in Python, R, and/or SQL sufficient to implement pipelines; basic mathematics including statistics at undergraduate science/engineering level; at least 3 years of active research experience; English communication ability; and ability to communicate smoothly with experimental researchers. Preferred: at least 3 papers from collaborative/interdisciplinary or clinical research with experimental researchers, immunology collaboration experience, machine learning or data mining experience, and wet-lab in vitro experience.
How to apply
Prepare a resume, work history, publication list, up to five major publications, and contact information or recommendation letters from at least two referees. Apply by email to [email protected] or through the JREC-IN Portal web application. Selection is by document screening followed by an online interview.
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