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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cellular Lipid Metabolism and Membrane Lipids Kumamoto University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral/researcher position at Kumamoto University with annual income from about 4 million yen. Benefits include bonus system, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and standard social insurance coverage (health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance).
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Kumamoto University

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Kumamoto University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher (Part-time Researcher) in the Department of Cellular Lipid Metabolism, Institute of Developmental Medicine / Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics.
The project focuses on cellular lipid metabolism, especially the regulation of membrane lipids and the pathological mechanisms of related diseases. Research keywords listed in the posting include biological membrane, phospholipid, mitochondria, cardiomyopathy, pluripotent stem cells, and mass spectrometry.
This is a full-time fixed-term research position in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with an annual income starting at about 4 million yen. Standard benefits are included, such as bonus, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and social insurance coverage.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent), or be certain to obtain it by the time of employment. The university also requests sufficient research experience and capability in the relevant field, plus Japanese and English proficiency adequate for the work.
The appointment begins as soon as possible after 2026-12-01 and is initially fixed-term through the end of fiscal year 2026, with possible renewal depending on performance and institutional needs. Applications must arrive between 2026-08-06 and 2026-10-30 at 17:00.
Apply by email using the specified forms and documents, including CV, list of achievements, major papers, and recommender information. Contact: [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral/researcher position at Kumamoto University with annual income from about 4 million yen. Benefits include bonus system, retirement allowance, commuting allowance, and standard social insurance coverage (health insurance, pension, workers' compensation, employment insurance).
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (or an equivalent degree awarded overseas), or be certain to obtain it by the time of employment. Candidates should have sufficient research experience and capability in their specialized field, and possess Japanese and English proficiency adequate to perform duties without difficulty.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in the specified formats and submit them by email to [email protected]. Applications must arrive by 17:00 on 2026-10-30. Document screening will be used, and results will be sent by email.
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