National Institute of Infectious Diseases
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Part-time Researcher/Postdoc-Equivalent Position in Infectious Disease Crisis Response and MCM Research National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 31, 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 infectious diseases, public health, epidemiology, and research coordination related to medical countermeasures (MCMs).
Core duties include management and coordination of R&D for infectious disease crisis-response pharmaceuticals, quality and reliability assurance for pharmaceuticals including MCMs, seed surveys and collaboration with companies, research/information gathering/analysis on MCMs, and cross-departmental coordination.
This is a fixed-term, part-time position (up to 31 hours per week) with an hourly wage of 2,560 yen. Benefits may include commuting allowance, overtime pay, holiday pay, and bonuses depending on working conditions. The contract runs from 2026-10-01 to 2027-03-31, with possible renewal up to a maximum total contract period of 4 years.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional knowledge/experience. Experience or knowledge in infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, quality assurance, reliability assurance, or government coordination is desirable.
Application deadline: 2026-08-31. Apply by email or postal mail using the specified documents, including CV, degree certificate, summary of major research, and list of achievements/work history. The posting notes that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted online.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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