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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Public Policy, Bioethics and ELSI Research The University of Tokyo in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Annual income is approximately 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen, with a monthly salary of approximately 350,000–400,000 yen including performance and achievement bonuses, depending on qualifications, abilities and experience. A commuting allowance of up to 55,000 yen per month is generally available. Health, pension, workers’ compensation and employment insurance are provided.

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Dec 14, 2026

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Japan

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The University of Tokyo

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
Public Policy
Healthcare Management
Vaccine Development
Cancer Research
Bioethics
Research Ethics
Medical Sociology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Law
Statistics

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About this position

The University of Tokyo’s Institute of Medical Science is seeking specially appointed research fellows for its Research Division for Public Policy in the Human Genome Analysis Center. The fixed-term postdoctoral-equivalent role contributes to public policy research focused on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of life sciences and medical sciences.

The research portfolio includes emergency drug and vaccine development for infectious diseases, early prediction and prevention of dementia, and genomic analysis of cancer and other diseases. The successful researchers will undertake quantitative and qualitative research connected with these projects, as well as research on legal and institutional dimensions of healthcare and biomedical innovation.

The role combines independent and collaborative research with practical project support. Responsibilities include planning and operating project events, including business travel; supporting and advising on research ethics; coordinating with external stakeholders; and contributing to joint research and related activities. The work offers an interdisciplinary environment spanning public policy, bioethics, public health ethics, healthcare sociology, healthcare management, health and risk communication, and medical research.

The fellows will be based at the Institute of Medical Science’s Shirokanedai Campus in Tokyo and work with the Public Policy Research Division and Human Genome Analysis Center. The appointment is for one year initially, with possible annual renewal subject to institutional conditions and performance, within the stated maximum employment period.

Funding details

Annual income is approximately 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen, with a monthly salary of approximately 350,000–400,000 yen including performance and achievement bonuses, depending on qualifications, abilities and experience. A commuting allowance of up to 55,000 yen per month is generally available. Health, pension, workers’ compensation and employment insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or expect to obtain one by the hiring date. They must be able to gather information, present at academic conferences and write papers in English; have research achievements related to research ethics, public health ethics, bioethics, ELSI research, health or risk communication, or related areas; and communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders while collaborating on joint research and tasks. Knowledge of laws and guidelines related to public health, clinical trials, and medical research and development is desirable. Knowledge and experience in quantitative research, including data analysis using statistical software, or qualitative research is also desirable. Interviews will be conducted in both Japanese and English.

How to apply

Combine the curriculum vitae, achievement list, research and motivation statement, contact details for at least one referee, and any start-date or working-style considerations into one PDF. Email it with the subject “Application Documents for Specially Appointed Researcher (Your Name)” to [email protected]. Replace “(at)” with “@”; contact the office if no confirmation arrives within three days.

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