Kanazawa University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Biophysics, Computational Science, and Multicellular Tissue Mechanics at Kanazawa University Kanazawa University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is paid according to Kanazawa University regulations and varies with experience and ability. Social insurance is provided, including health insurance and pension, and employment insurance applies.
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Kanazawa University

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Kanazawa University’s Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI) is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a biophysics-focused project in computational science and multicellular tissue mechanics. The institute is a WPI research center developing world-leading bio-SPM technologies such as AFM and SICM, and this opening sits within an interdisciplinary environment spanning nanometrology, life science, supramolecular chemistry, and computational science.
The successful candidate will contribute to research on the mechanics, morphogenesis, and biomedical engineering of multicellular systems. The lab’s themes include development, evolutionary development, aging, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases, with applications to brain, eye, inner ear, and skin biology. The post specifically welcomes researchers with strengths in biological experiments, mechanical measurement and imaging, or mathematical/computational modeling, including simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and 3D vertex models.
This is a fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral equivalent position at Kanazawa University in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The appointment starts on or after 2027-04-01 as soon as possible and runs until 2028-03-31, with possible renewal up to a total employment period of three years. Salary starts at around 4 million yen per year and is paid according to university regulations; social insurance is included.
Eligibility highlights: doctoral degree required (or expected by appointment date), strong research ability, English research capability, good communication and writing/presentation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a laboratory setting. International collaborative research experience is desirable.
Deadline: 2026-12-15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is recommended.
How to apply: Email the required documents to [email protected] with the specified subject line. The application package includes CV, publication list, up to five major papers, funding record, research summary, research plan, and up to two referees’ details. Selection is by document screening and interview.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is paid according to Kanazawa University regulations and varies with experience and ability. Social insurance is provided, including health insurance and pension, and employment insurance applies.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, or be expected to obtain one by the appointment date. Strong research ability, ability to conduct research in English, communication skills, and the ability to present research and write papers are required. The candidate should be able to work as a member of the laboratory, and experience in international collaborative research is desirable.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in English and email them to [email protected] with the subject line "Postdoctoral Researcher Application Documents (Recruitment No. 6)". If files exceed 5MB, use a separate uploader as instructed. Screening is by documents and interview.
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