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Fixed-term Researcher Position in Architecture and Facility Management (Indoor Environment and Health) National Institute of Public Health in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term researcher position for 3 years. Annual income is stated as 6 million to 7 million yen, with salary based on the relevant fixed-term researcher compensation act. Standard working hours are 38 hours 45 minutes per week; insurance is through the National Public Service Mutual Aid Association.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute of Public Health
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Fixed-term Researcher opening at the National Institute of Public Health, Japan
This recruitment is for a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term position in the Architecture and Facility Management Research Department at the National Institute of Public Health in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
The role focuses on research and studies on the indoor environment of buildings, especially humidity, thermal comfort, and related health effects, together with associated training activities. This is a strong fit for candidates working at the intersection of architecture, environmental science, public health, and related life-science fields.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent), have research achievements related to indoor environments or their health effects, and possess sufficient English for research and training. If Japanese is not the applicant’s native language, sufficient Japanese ability is also required. The post additionally asks for strong collaboration skills, enthusiasm for research/training, and at least five years of experience since university graduation (or equivalent experience).
Funding and employment: this is a full-time fixed-term appointment for 3 years, with annual income listed at 6–7 million yen. Standard working hours are 38 hours 45 minutes per week, and insurance is provided through the National Public Service Mutual Aid Association.
Deadline: applications must arrive between 2026-10-21 and 2026-11-20. The expected start date is 2027-01-01 (negotiable).
How to apply: prepare the required forms and supporting documents, including research achievements, a research/training plan, up to three paper reprints, a recommendation letter, contact details for two referees, and a degree certificate. Mail the package by registered post to the National Institute of Public Health, and write the specified application number and position title in red on the envelope.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term researcher position for 3 years. Annual income is stated as 6 million to 7 million yen, with salary based on the relevant fixed-term researcher compensation act. Standard working hours are 38 hours 45 minutes per week; insurance is through the National Public Service Mutual Aid Association.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent, including foreign degrees), or be expected to meet this condition by the date of employment. They should have specialized knowledge of indoor building environments (especially humidity and thermal comfort) and their health effects, research achievements in these areas, sufficient English for research and training, and sufficient Japanese if not a native speaker. The post also requires enthusiasm for research and training, ability to collaborate smoothly with internal and external researchers, and at least five years of experience since university graduation (three years for six-year programs) or equivalent experience.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in the specified format and mail them by registered post to Hiroko Otsubo, Director, National Institute of Public Health, 2-3-6 Minami, Wako City, Saitama Prefecture 351-0197. Write the application number and position title in red on the envelope and mark it confidential. Applications must arrive between 2026-10-21 and 2026-11-20.
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