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University of Tsukuba

Postdoctoral Researcher in Fundamental Neuroscience and Robotic Neural Intervention at University of Tsukuba University of Tsukuba in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Annual income is 4 million to 5 million yen according to university regulations, with commuting allowance provided. Housing allowance, family allowance, retirement allowance, and bonus are not provided.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Japan

University

University of Tsukuba

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Keywords

Biology
Optogenetics
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Robotics

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About this position

University of Tsukuba is recruiting a full-time researcher / postdoctoral equivalent for a project in fundamental neuroscience and robotic neural intervention within JST’s CREST program, “Elucidation of Vitality through Innovative Measurement and Analysis Technologies.” The work is based in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

The research topic is “Elucidation of Meta-Adaptation Mechanisms through Robotic Neural Intervention”, carried out in collaboration with Professor Masaki Matsuzaki (University of Tokyo) and Professor Kazuo Kitamura (University of Yamanashi). The advertised duties involve optogenetic manipulation and recording neural activity using multi-point electrodes in motor adaptation experiments with mice.

This is a fixed-term contract position with an annual salary of 4–5 million yen according to university regulations. Commuting allowance is provided, while housing allowance, family allowance, retirement allowance, and bonus are not provided. The appointment is scheduled for December 1, 2027 (start date negotiable), with a contract running until March 31, 2028 and possible renewal depending on performance, workload, and budget.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have sufficient Japanese and English proficiency for the role. Applications must arrive between July 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026. Required documents include the specified resume template and a list of achievements, submitted via the JREC-IN Portal web application.

Funding details

Annual income is 4 million to 5 million yen according to university regulations, with commuting allowance provided. Housing allowance, family allowance, retirement allowance, and bonus are not provided.

What's required

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree and have sufficient Japanese and English proficiency to perform the job. The post is for a fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in the specified formats, including the attached resume template and a list of achievements. Submit the application through the JREC-IN Portal web application by the deadline; email application is not accepted. Provide contact details for two referees or contacts for the electronic application documents.

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