National Institute of Infectious Diseases
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Part-time Researcher / Postdoc-equivalent in Infectious Disease Crisis Response Pharmaceuticals (MCMs) National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Part-time fixed-term research position with an hourly wage of 2,560 yen. Commuting allowance, overtime pay, holiday pay, and bonuses may be provided depending on conditions and work situation; bonuses are limited to those working 30 hours or more per week. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are available if conditions are met.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute of Infectious Diseases

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Part-time researcher / postdoc-equivalent opening at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo, Japan, within the Research Planning and Coordination Center.
The role focuses on research planning, coordination, information analysis, and support for infectious disease crisis response pharmaceuticals (MCMs), including quality assurance/reliability assurance, seed surveys, collaboration with companies, and cross-departmental coordination.
This is a fixed-term position from 2026-10-01 to 2027-03-31 with possible renewal up to a maximum total contract period of 4 years. The post is part-time, up to 31 hours per week, with an hourly wage of 2,560 yen. Commuting allowance, overtime pay, holiday pay, and bonuses may be available depending on conditions.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or equivalent professional knowledge and experience. Preferred backgrounds include infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, pharmaceutical quality assurance, and coordination experience in government agencies.
Applications are accepted from 2026-09-02 to 2026-09-15. Submit the required documents by email or postal mail; the portal web application is not available. Interviews may be conducted online, and applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline.
Funding details
Part-time fixed-term research position with an hourly wage of 2,560 yen. Commuting allowance, overtime pay, holiday pay, and bonuses may be provided depending on conditions and work situation; bonuses are limited to those working 30 hours or more per week. Health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are available if conditions are met.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent professional knowledge and experience. Desired qualifications include motivation for research and development and support of emergency medical treatments (MCMs), knowledge or practical experience in infectious diseases, epidemiology, or public health, experience in quality assurance and reliability assurance, and experience in coordination work in government agencies. Applicants must also meet the stated eligibility conditions and not fall under the listed disqualification categories.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents, including a resume, degree certificate or proof of degree, summary of major research, and list of achievements or work history. Submit by email or postal mail to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases personnel office by 12:00 PM on September 15, 2026. Use the specified subject line for email applications and note that rolling review may occur before the deadline.
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