Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
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Full-time fixed-term researcher position in social epidemiology and public health for healthy aging and frailty prevention Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Medical Center in Japan
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Annual income is listed as approximately 5 million to 9 million yen, with the actual salary determined by experience and achievements according to center regulations. The position is full-time and fixed-term, initially for 3 years with the possibility of a 2-year renewal and potential transition to permanent status if requirements are met. Standard benefits and insurance are provided, including health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, salary increase, bo
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
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Full-time fixed-term researcher opportunity at the Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Medical Center / Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Tokyo, Japan.
The hiring team is the Social Participation and Healthy Aging Research Team, focused on social epidemiology and public health to prevent frailty, dementia, and the need for long-term care among older adults. The successful candidate will contribute to studies on risk factors for frailty and long-term care need, implementation and evaluation of community-based prevention measures, and approaches for hard-to-reach groups such as people who are health-averse or socially vulnerable.
This post is suitable for candidates with a doctorate in a relevant life sciences field, especially public health, geriatric nursing, community health nursing, rehabilitation science, sports science, or nutrition and health sciences. Clinicians and professionals with healthcare qualifications such as physicians, dentists, public health nurses, nurses, registered dietitians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists are also welcomed.
Duties include field management, questionnaire and interview surveys, data management and analysis, paper writing, preparation of project reports, research grant applications, and other project-related tasks. The appointment is a full-time fixed-term contract, initially for 3 years with a possible 2-year renewal, and eligible candidates may later transition to permanent employment under certain conditions.
Funding information indicates an estimated annual salary of 5 to 9 million yen, with salary determined by experience and achievements. Standard employment benefits are included, such as health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, salary increase, bonus, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and retirement system.
Application materials include the specified forms, a CV, list of achievements, description of achievements, up to five representative papers, a research ethics statement, and a research aspirations statement. Two recommendation letters must be sent directly by referees to the application email address by the deadline. Applications are accepted from October 26, 2026 until January 31, 2027.
Funding details
Annual income is listed as approximately 5 million to 9 million yen, with the actual salary determined by experience and achievements according to center regulations. The position is full-time and fixed-term, initially for 3 years with the possibility of a 2-year renewal and potential transition to permanent status if requirements are met. Standard benefits and insurance are provided, including health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance, salary increase, bo
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree at the time of application or be expected to obtain one by the start date of employment. Candidates should be cooperative, able to work with team members and institute members, and able to proactively promote research projects. Medical and healthcare qualification holders such as physicians, dentists, public health nurses, nurses, registered dietitians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists are especially welcome.
How to apply
Prepare the specified forms and supporting documents, including two recommendation letters sent directly by referees to the application email address by the deadline. Email the application with the subject line 'Application for Full-Time Researcher Position'. You may also submit the required materials by mail to Kumiko Nonaka at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.
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