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Contract Researcher/Postdoctoral Opening in Sports Science and Advanced Technology-Enabled Athlete Conditioning in Japan Japan Sport Council in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

Contract researcher position with annual income of approximately JPY 5,000,000–9,000,000. 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 three years of work experience is JPY 364,000. Salary may include annual raises and bonuses in accordance with institutional regulations; the listing reports a recent annual bonus of 4.6 months. Heal

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Dec 4, 2026

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Sports Science
Sports Medicine
Exercise Physiology
Project Management
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About this position

The Japan Sport Council is recruiting a contract researcher equivalent to a postdoctoral researcher for the Research Division of Sports Science at the National Institute of Sports Science, part of the High Performance Sport Center in Tokyo, Japan.

The researcher will contribute to the HPSC Infrastructure Enhancement Project Utilizing Advanced Technologies, a Japan Sports Agency commissioned project designed to strengthen the infrastructure for sports medicine and science support. The work focuses primarily on research that improves international athletic competitiveness, especially athlete conditioning. Activities include investigations, research planning, implementation, data analysis and organization, and presentation of results.

The role also involves developing and implementing conditioning methods. The researcher will organize scientific evidence, design evidence-based programs, and support implementation at competition sites. Additional responsibilities include research-project progress management, communication and coordination with stakeholders, and other duties related to the project. Domestic and international travel may be required.

The project aims to create a system capable of providing conditioning support based on sports medicine and sports science knowledge regardless of location or time. It combines research on athletic equipment with support methods using digital and video technologies to promote sustainable improvements in athletic performance. Knowledge generated through the project is expected to contribute to academic publications.

The position is well suited to a sports-science researcher with expertise in sports physiology or sports biochemistry, athlete-focused research, performance support, recovery, training-load monitoring, wearable technology, or related physiological and behavioral domains.

Funding details

Contract researcher position with annual income of approximately JPY 5,000,000–9,000,000. 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 three years of work experience is JPY 364,000. Salary may include annual raises and bonuses in accordance with institutional regulations; the listing reports a recent annual bonus of 4.6 months. Heal

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in sports science or have equivalent research achievements; candidates expected to obtain the degree by the time of employment are eligible. Required qualifications include a strong interest in research and support for improving international athletic competitiveness, specialized knowledge and technical ability in sports physiology or sports biochemistry including measurement and analysis methods, and communication and collaboration skills for performing duties smoothly with relevant stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include experience conducting research or providing support to athletes, expertise in conditioning, recovery, periodization, training-load monitoring, wearable devices, muscle physiology, immunity, endocrinology, metabolism, autonomic nervous function, cardiorespiratory science, or behavior change, and knowledge or experience in planning and managing research projects.

How to apply

Prepare the specified application form, CV, activity history, statement of motivation and goals, publication list, recommendation letter, copies of up to five major publications, and proof of the required degree or equivalent qualification. Combine documents 1–6 into one PDF and email the complete application package to [email protected] by December 4, 2026 at 16:00 JST. Use the required Japanese subject line and include the specified project name in the application form.

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