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National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

Postdoctoral-Equivalent Researcher Position in Nutritional Epidemiology and Health Nutrition National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term researcher position with annual income from 5 million yen. Salary and working conditions follow the institute's fixed-term researcher regulations and may include basic salary, regional allowance, wide-area relocation allowance, commuting allowance, single-assignment allowance, managerial special duty allowance, year-end bonus, performance bonus, cold-weather allowance, and special duty allowance if applicable.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Japan

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National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

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Keywords

Biology
Nutrition
Statistical Analysis
Health Science
Health Policy
Nutritional Epidemiology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Statistics

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About this position

National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (Osaka, Japan) is recruiting a Researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent for the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Center for Nutritional Epidemiology and Policy Research.

The role focuses on nutritional epidemiology, nutrition, health sciences, and public health, including research that supports national and local government health and nutrition policies, studies on improving the food environment in local communities, and collaborative research with companies, local governments, and academic institutions.

Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree in nutrition, medicine, or an equivalent qualification; specialized knowledge, experience, and research achievements in health and nutrition; ability to aggregate and analyze data using statistical software; and a collaborative, proactive working style. Publications in relevant fields are especially desirable.

Employment details: full-time fixed-term appointment, with an expected start date of April 1, 2027 and employment through March 31, 2030 (including a 6-month probationary period). Annual income starts at about 5 million yen, with standard allowances and bonuses according to institute regulations.

Application window: documents must arrive between October 6, 2026 and November 27, 2026 by 17:00. Applications are submitted by mail only; the portal/email/agency website application routes are not available.

How to apply: send a CV with photo, list of achievements, up to 5 reprints of major papers, a summary of past research results, future aspirations, and contact details for 1–2 referees to the address provided in the posting. Mark the envelope as instructed and send it by registered mail.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term researcher position with annual income from 5 million yen. Salary and working conditions follow the institute's fixed-term researcher regulations and may include basic salary, regional allowance, wide-area relocation allowance, commuting allowance, single-assignment allowance, managerial special duty allowance, year-end bonus, performance bonus, cold-weather allowance, and special duty allowance if applicable.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in nutrition, medicine, or an equivalent qualification. They should have specialized knowledge, experience, and research achievements related to health and nutrition, with peer-reviewed publications desirable in relevant fields. Ability to aggregate and analyze data using statistical analysis software is required. Experience in collaborative research with companies, local governments, or academic institutions is desirable, as is the ability to work cooperatively, honestly, and proactively with staff and external partners.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and mail them by registered post to J.NODE Lab Kento, 3-17 Senrioka Shinmachi, Settsu City, Osaka 566-0002, Japan. Write the position title in red on the envelope and mark it confidential. Applications must arrive by 17:00 on November 27, 2026.

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