Japan Sport Council
1 week ago
Contract Researcher/Postdoctoral Equivalent in Sports Biomechanics at the National Institute of Sports Science National Institute of Sports Science, Japan Sport Council in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Fixed-term contract employment with annual income of 5,000,000–9,000,000 yen. Compensation includes a standard monthly salary, contract employee allowance, commuting allowance, and overtime allowance when applicable. A model monthly salary for a PhD holder with three years of service and five years of work experience is 387,000 yen. Salary increases may be available once yearly, and bonuses are paid twice yearly; the FY2025 bonus was 4.6 months' salary, subject to eligibility and length of servi
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Japan Sport Council
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About this position
The National Institute of Sports Science (JISS), part of the Japan Sport Council, is recruiting one Contract Researcher (Sports Biomechanics), classified as a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent. The position is based at the High-Performance Sports Center, 3-15-1 Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan, within the Research Division of Sports Science.
The successful candidate will support athletic performance improvement through focused and cross-disciplinary research. Activities include investigating the relationship between athletic performance and human movement, addressing research questions that arise from performance support, and conducting fitness measurements such as muscle-strength, power, and field tests. During the first year, the role will focus particularly on fitness measurements.
Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent research achievements. Candidates expecting to receive their doctorate by the employment start date may also apply. The organization seeks applicants with a strong interest in research and improving international competitiveness, as well as specialized knowledge of relevant measurement methods and analytical techniques.
This is a fixed-term contract beginning April 1, 2027. The initial contract runs until the end of the fiscal year in which employment begins and may be renewed annually, up to a maximum employment period of four years. The annual income is approximately 5–9 million yen, with allowances, possible overtime payments, twice-yearly bonuses, salary-increase provisions, and statutory insurance coverage.
Applications must arrive by 16:00 on November 26, 2026. Required materials include the designated application form, CV, activity history, statement of reasons and aspirations, research-achievement list, recommendation letter, up to five major research outputs, and documentation proving the relevant degree or qualification. Applications are submitted by email to [email protected]. The selection process consists of document screening followed by an interview, expected in early December 2026.
Funding details
Fixed-term contract employment with annual income of 5,000,000–9,000,000 yen. Compensation includes a standard monthly salary, contract employee allowance, commuting allowance, and overtime allowance when applicable. A model monthly salary for a PhD holder with three years of service and five years of work experience is 387,000 yen. Salary increases may be available once yearly, and bonuses are paid twice yearly; the FY2025 bonus was 4.6 months' salary, subject to eligibility and length of servi
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field or have equivalent research achievements; applicants expected to obtain the degree by the employment start date are eligible. Candidates should have a strong interest in research and support for improving international competitiveness, together with specialized knowledge, measurement methods, and analytical techniques in the relevant field.
How to apply
Prepare the specified application form, CV, activity history, application reasons, research achievements list, recommendation letter, selected research outputs, and degree or qualification evidence. Combine documents 1–6 into one PDF named "[Name] Contract Researcher (Sports Biomechanics)" and email all required documents to [email protected] by 16:00 on November 26, 2026. Use the subject line "[Your Name] Application Documents for Contract Researcher (Sports Biomechanics)".
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