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Hokkaido University

Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery at Hokkaido University (Ogawa Group) Hokkaido University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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Japan

University

Hokkaido University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Experimental Physics
Biology
Computational Science
Chemical Biology
Pharmacy
Cancer Drug Discovery

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Hokkaido University’s Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Ogawa Group for research in chemical biology and drug discovery. The project focuses on the design and development of caged compounds and/or molecular targeted drugs, within an interdisciplinary environment that integrates computational, information, and experimental sciences.

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track contract position with an annual salary of 4–5 million yen (set according to Hokkaido University regulations). The initial appointment is for 1 year from the starting date, with possible yearly renewal depending on budget and performance, and extension may be possible up to 2028-03-31. The expected starting date is 2027-01-01 or the earliest negotiable date after that.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD/Doctor degree by the appointment date, have strong publication records, show motivation for interdisciplinary research, and be able to communicate effectively in English for paper writing and project development. The call is explicitly women-only as a gender equality initiative.

Application deadline: 2026-08-31. Required documents include an English CV with photo, research activity list, up to five major publications, research summaries, future research/education prospects at ICReDD, and two references with contact details.

How to apply: email all documents to [email protected] with the subject line Application for Postdoctoral Fellow in ICReDD (Ogawa group). Selection is by application screening followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.

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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