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Fixed-term Researcher/Postdoc in Health and Medical Information Policy at National Institute of Public Health National Institute of Public Health in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term researcher position with annual income of 6 million to 7 million yen. Contract term is 3 years from the date of employment.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute of Public Health
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Public recruitment for a fixed-term researcher at the Health and Medical Information Policy Research Center, National Institute of Public Health, Japan.
This is a full-time, fixed-term researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position focused on health and medical information, public health, and medical informatics. Duties include research and training activities related to health and medical information, as well as operation of the institutional repository system and other center activities.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent), or be expected to meet that condition by the employment date. The post also asks for specialized knowledge in health and medical information, relevant research achievements, preferably teaching experience, strong English skills, and Japanese skills if not a native speaker. At least five years of experience since university graduation (three years for six-year programs) or equivalent experience is required.
Funding and terms: annual income is listed as 6 million to 7 million yen. The appointment is a 3-year fixed-term contract, with standard working hours and national holidays/weekends off. The workplace is in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Application deadline: documents must arrive between 2026-10-21 and 2026-11-20. Applicants must submit the specified forms and supporting documents by registered mail; online and email applications are not accepted.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term researcher position with annual income of 6 million to 7 million yen. Contract term is 3 years from the date of employment.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent (including foreign equivalent), or be expected to meet this by the employment date; have specialized knowledge of health and medical information; have research achievements in health and medical information; preferably have teaching experience in the same area; possess sufficient English for research and training; if not a native Japanese speaker, possess sufficient Japanese for research and training; be enthusiastic about research and training; be cooperative in collaborative research; and have 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.
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