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Postdoctoral Fellow in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy and Biophysics at Kanazawa University Kanazawa University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral employment at Kanazawa University with an annual salary of approximately 4.0 to 5.0 million yen (stated as about 4.2 to 4.5 million yen in the details). The contract is nontenured, initially for one year and renewable annually up to three years total. Social insurance, health insurance, welfare pension, and unemployment insurance are provided.

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Dec 31, 2026

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Kanazawa University

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Biophysics
Biology
Nanoscience
Sample Preparation
Physics

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About this position

Kanazawa University’s Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow (full-time) for Umeda Lab, a new laboratory starting in August 2026 in Japan.

The position centers on high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), including ultrafast imaging, nanomechanical measurements, and three-dimensional force mapping of biological samples. The lab aims to develop advanced AFM technologies and apply them to unresolved biological phenomena at the submolecular scale.

Research areas mentioned in the post include physics, chemistry, engineering, and related life-science backgrounds such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. Experience with AFM is not required, but applicants should be willing to learn AFM measurements and contribute actively to sample preparation and independent research.

The successful candidate will conduct ultrafast AFM imaging, nanomechanical measurements, biological sample preparation, manuscript writing, and presentations at seminars and conferences. The lab emphasizes an open, collaborative environment and interaction with researchers within NanoLSI and internationally.

Funding and terms: full-time employment with an annual salary of approximately 4.0–5.0 million yen (details also state about 4.2–4.5 million yen). The contract is nontenured, initially for one year, and may be renewed annually for up to three years total. Social insurance, health insurance, welfare pension, and unemployment insurance are included.

Location: Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan.

Deadline: 31 December 2026, 23:59 UTC.

How to apply: submit your application through the JREC-IN posting linked in the announcement and review the full job details before applying.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral employment at Kanazawa University with an annual salary of approximately 4.0 to 5.0 million yen (stated as about 4.2 to 4.5 million yen in the details). The contract is nontenured, initially for one year and renewable annually up to three years total. Social insurance, health insurance, welfare pension, and unemployment insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants should be highly motivated, independent, and ambitious. A broad background is welcome, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and related fields. Experience with AFM is not required, but candidates should be willing to learn and actively engage in AFM measurements. Applicants who can prepare novel biological samples not previously studied using HS-AFM are particularly welcome.

How to apply

Apply through the JREC-IN job posting linked in the announcement. Review the full job details and submit the application materials via the application portal before the deadline. Use the Euraxess/JREC-IN link provided in the post.

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