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Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Postdoctoral Position in Aging Mechanisms, Mitochondrial Supercomplexes, Sex Hormones, and Cancer Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fixed-term postdoctoral employment with a daily wage starting at 15,320 yen, adjusted according to qualifications, performance, and institutional regulations. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, and commuting allowance (up to 2,600 yen per day) are provided. Contract runs until March 31, 2027 and may be renewed up to 5 years depending on conditions.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Japan

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Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biology
Systems Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Sex Hormone
Xenograft Models
Geriatric

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About this position

Postdoctoral position at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Tokyo, Japan, within the Aging Mechanisms Research Team, Systems Aging Medicine.

The project is centered on life sciences / medical chemistry and includes three main research directions: (1) the dynamic control mechanism of the respiratory chain supercomplex and its role in mitochondrial energy metabolism, muscle, and brain nerves; (2) the role of sex hormones in aging and geriatric diseases, including brain, nerve, bone, muscle aging and conditions such as sarcopenia, frailty, and osteoporosis; and (3) the role of sex hormones in cancer pathogenesis, including breast and prostate cancer, using patient-derived 3D culture systems, xenograft models, next-generation sequencing, and omics analyses of proteins and metabolites.

This is a fixed-term postdoctoral-equivalent research position. The salary starts at 15,320 yen per day and is determined according to qualifications and performance. Benefits include health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, and commuting allowance (up to 2,600 yen/day).

Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a doctoral/Ph.D. degree. The position is based in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo. The planned start date is December 1, 2026 (or April 1, 2027, negotiable after selection). Applications are accepted from September 14, 2026 to November 30, 2026, and the process may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

To apply, prepare a CV with photo, a one-page summary of past research and motivation, a list of achievements, degree certificate or proof of expected degree, and up to five representative papers. Submit the documents electronically or by mail. If you are a physician, include a copy of your medical license. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and overseas applicants may interview online.

Funding details

Fixed-term postdoctoral employment with a daily wage starting at 15,320 yen, adjusted according to qualifications, performance, and institutional regulations. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, and commuting allowance (up to 2,600 yen per day) are provided. Contract runs until March 31, 2027 and may be renewed up to 5 years depending on conditions.

What's required

Doctoral or Ph.D. degree, or expected degree. Applicants should be able to contribute to research on mitochondrial respiratory chain supercomplexes, sex hormones in aging and geriatric diseases, or sex hormones in cancer pathogenesis. If applying as a physician, a copy of the medical license must also be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are required if invited to interview.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents (CV with photo, research summary and motivation statement, publication/achievement list, degree certificate or proof, and up to 5 representative papers; medical license if applicable). Submit electronically or by mail to Toshihiko Takeiwa / Satoshi Inoue at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology. Email inquiries are welcome before applying.

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