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Juntendo University

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disaster Medicine and Medical Chemistry at Juntendo University Juntendo University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with an annual income of 4 million to 5 million yen. Monthly salary is 350,000 yen. No retirement allowance and no bonus. Commuting allowance is provided up to 50,000 yen per month. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are included.

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Dec 31, 2026

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Japan

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Juntendo University

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Pathogenesis
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Next-generation Sequencing
Complications

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About this position

Juntendo University’s Shizuoka Disaster Medicine Research Center is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in medical science, biology, public health, and chemistry related to disaster medicine and medical chemistry.

The position supports basic and clinical research on disease and complication pathogenesis, with work involving molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and disaster medicine research. The center focuses on building a comprehensive medical care delivery system for large-scale disasters, including CSCATTT-related research on command and control, safety, communication, information gathering/transmission, triage, treatment, and transportation in the Izu Peninsula.

This is a full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with an annual salary of 4–5 million yen (monthly salary 350,000 yen). Benefits include commuting allowance up to 50,000 yen per month, health insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance. No retirement allowance or bonus is provided.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and, as of April 1, 2026, must have held it for less than five years (with some exceptions for career interruptions due to childcare-related reasons). Experience in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, or disaster medicine is desirable. Applicants receiving JSPS Research Fellowship support, government-sponsored international student funding, or equivalent programs are not eligible. A valid residence status to work in Japan is required.

The work location is Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Applications are accepted from 2026-04-15 to 2026-12-31 and may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.

To apply, complete the specified application form, prepare the recommendation letter and degree certificate copy, and submit them by the stated online/email/mail methods. The portal and center website are listed in the post.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with an annual income of 4 million to 5 million yen. Monthly salary is 350,000 yen. No retirement allowance and no bonus. Commuting allowance is provided up to 50,000 yen per month. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are included.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and, as of April 1, 2026, must have held the doctorate for less than five years, excluding interruptions of three months or more due to childbirth, childcare, or caring for a child with illness or disability. Candidates should proactively conduct basic and clinical research on disease and complication pathogenesis; experience in molecular biology research, next-generation sequencing analysis, or disaster medicine research is desirable. Applicants receiving JSPS Research Fellowship funding, government-sponsored international student support, or equivalent programs are ineligible. Applicants must also have the necessary residence status to work in Japan.

How to apply

Prepare the specified application form and recommendation letter, plus a degree certificate copy. Submit the application form electronically or by mail, and mail the sealed recommendation letter securely to the Shizuoka Disaster Medicine Research Center. Online application is also possible through the JREC-IN portal or by email to the listed address.

More information can be found here

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