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Mid-Career Bacteriologist Research Staff Position in Infectious Disease Testing and Pathogen Genetic Analysis Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
This is a permanent, full-time public-sector position with no fixed term and a six-month probationary period. Annual income starts at approximately ¥5,000,000. A person with 10 years of post-university bacteriology experience would receive approximately ¥398,000 per month, including regional allowance. Dependent, housing, commuting, overtime, and year-end/diligence allowances are paid subject to eligibility. Applicants with more than 10 years of experience may receive additional salary according
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health
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About this position
Mid-Career Bacteriologist Research Staff Position
Kanagawa Prefecture is recruiting one permanent, full-time bacteriologist for the Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. The successful applicant will work on infectious disease testing, inspection, and research involving bacteria and viruses, as well as genetic analysis of pathogens.
The role may also include preparing documents for prefectural public health administration and exchanging information with public health centers and the prefectural government. Personnel changes may result in assignment to other related duties.
Applicants must hold a university degree or equivalent qualification and have at least 10 years of research experience in a private company, university, research institution, or similar setting. Study years in a master's program may count toward the experience requirement, and candidates who will reach 10 years by March 2027 may apply. Foreign applicants must complete the oral examination, character assessment interview, and personality test in Japanese.
The position offers annual income from approximately ¥5 million. A candidate with 10 years of relevant experience may receive approximately ¥398,000 per month, including regional allowance, with additional allowances and year-end/diligence bonuses subject to eligibility. The appointment has no fixed term and includes a six-month probationary period.
The application deadline is November 20, 2026, with applications accepted by postmark from October 30 to November 20, 2026. Applicants must mail a resume, designated application form, graduation certificate, performance records, up to three major papers, and Japanese abstracts of the papers to the Management Division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health. Applications cannot be submitted in person, by email, or through the JREC-IN web portal.
Funding details
This is a permanent, full-time public-sector position with no fixed term and a six-month probationary period. Annual income starts at approximately ¥5,000,000. A person with 10 years of post-university bacteriology experience would receive approximately ¥398,000 per month, including regional allowance. Dependent, housing, commuting, overtime, and year-end/diligence allowances are paid subject to eligibility. Applicants with more than 10 years of experience may receive additional salary according
What's required
Applicants must have graduated from a university established under Japan's School Education Act, excluding junior colleges, or possess equivalent qualifications recognized by the Personnel Committee. Applicants must have at least 10 years of research experience at a private company, university, research institution, or similar organization; years of study in a master's program may count, and applicants reaching 10 years by March 2027 are eligible. Foreign applicants must be able to complete the oral examination, character assessment interview, and personality test in Japanese. Applicants must also meet the stated public-service eligibility requirements and not fall into any of the listed legal disqualification categories.
How to apply
Mail the required application documents to the Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health Management Division at 1-3-1 Shimomachi, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 253-0087. Include the specified application form, graduation certificate, performance records, resume with recent photograph, and up to three major papers with Japanese abstracts. Send the application by registered mail during the application period; in-person, email, and online submissions are not accepted.
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