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Fixed-Term Research Fellow / Senior Research Officer in Disaster Prevention and Public Health Resilience National Institute of Public Health in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Fixed-term full-time research position with annual income of about 6 to 7 million yen. Employment term is 3 years from the start date. Standard working hours are 38 hours 45 minutes per week with flexible working hours available.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute of Public Health
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Recruitment of a fixed-term Research Fellow / Senior Research Officer at the Disaster Prevention and Public Health Resilience Research Center, National Institute of Public Health (Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan).
This is a postdoctoral-equivalent full-time research position focused on public health, disaster prevention, health crises, medical sociology, and health informatics. The role includes public health activities and administrative support related to large-scale disasters and health emergencies, plus related research, studies, and training. The posting also mentions use of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s D24H information analysis system.
Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree or equivalent is required (or expected by the employment date). Applicants should have research achievements related to disasters and health crises, sufficient English for research and training, and sufficient Japanese if not a native speaker. Teaching experience in the field is desirable. The notice also asks for candidates with relevant post-university experience.
Funding and terms: annual income is listed at approximately 6–7 million yen. The appointment is fixed-term for 3 years, with standard working hours and flexible working hours available. Holidays include weekends, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays.
Application window: documents must arrive between 2026-10-21 and 2026-11-20. Applications are by postal mail only; online and email applications are not accepted. Required materials include a CV, research achievements, research/training plan, up to three major papers, recommendation letter, referee contacts, and degree certificate.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time research position with annual income of about 6 to 7 million yen. Employment term is 3 years from the start date. Standard working hours are 38 hours 45 minutes per week with flexible working hours available.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent (including foreign equivalent), or be expected to meet this by the employment date. Required: specialized knowledge of public health activities related to large-scale disasters and health crises, ability to perform information analysis using the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's D24H system, research achievements related to disasters and health crises, sufficient English for research and training, and sufficient Japanese if not a native speaker. Teaching experience in the field is desirable. Applicants should be motivated, cooperative, and able to work collaboratively. The posting also notes applicants should generally have graduated from university at least five years ago (or three years for a six-year program) or have equivalent experience.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in the specified format and mail them by registered post so they arrive between October 21, 2026 and November 20, 2026. Write the application number and position title in red on the envelope and mark it confidential. Applications cannot be submitted via the portal or email.
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