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Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Biology, Autophagy, and Extracellular Vesicle Secretion at Nippon Medical School Nippon Medical School in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
This is a fixed-term postdoctoral position under the Nippon Medical School Postdoctoral Program. Salary is listed as about 4 million yen annually, with a monthly salary of 330,000 yen. The contract is renewed annually and can continue for up to five years.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Nippon Medical School

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Postdoctoral opening at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, Japan, within the Department of Gene Regulation, Institute for Advanced Medical Sciences. The project focuses on molecular biology, biochemistry, autophagy, and extracellular vesicle/exosome secretion, with disease-related applications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
The lab is studying the molecular mechanisms of autophagy, especially autophagy-targeting droplets, and how autophagy is linked to extracellular vesicle secretion. Prior experience in autophagy or extracellular vesicles is not required, but applicants should have experience in general biochemistry and molecular biology research and be enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative.
This is a fixed-term postdoctoral position (not tenure-track), offered through the Nippon Medical School Postdoctoral Program. The salary is listed as approximately 4 million yen per year / 330,000 yen per month. The appointment date is April 1, 2027, and the contract is renewed annually for up to five years.
Application deadline: October 31, 2026. Applications must arrive between September 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026. Submit the required documents by email to [email protected]. The selection process includes document screening and an interview; online interviews are available.
Funding details
This is a fixed-term postdoctoral position under the Nippon Medical School Postdoctoral Program. Salary is listed as about 4 million yen annually, with a monthly salary of 330,000 yen. The contract is renewed annually and can continue for up to five years.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one. Experience in general biochemistry and molecular biology research is required; prior experience in autophagy or extracellular vesicles is not necessary. The lab seeks motivated, proactive, and collaborative researchers interested in the topic.
How to apply
Prepare the specified application documents (Resume.xls and Research Achievements.docx) and submit them by email to [email protected]. Applications must arrive between September 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026. An interview will follow document screening, with online interviews available.
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