Kyoto University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ophthalmology, Immunology, and Cell Biology at Kyoto University Kyoto University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Annual income is 4 million to 8 million yen, determined according to university standards and qualifications. Full-time fixed-term employment, renewable annually for up to five years.
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Kyoto University

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Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology is recruiting a Special Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Researcher for research on intractable retinal and optic nerve diseases.
The group focuses on ophthalmology, immunology, cell biology, and related translational research topics including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, ischemic eye diseases, neuroinflammation, aging, and drug discovery. The lab is especially interested in fundamental questions about why age-related eye diseases develop and how lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep, and smoking affect eye disease.
This is a full-time fixed-term postdoctoral/researcher position based at Kyoto University Hospital in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The annual salary is stated as 4 million to 8 million yen, depending on university standards and qualifications. The appointment is renewable annually for up to five years.
Eligibility highlights include a doctoral or master’s degree, experience in animal experimentation, and preferably prior research experience in immunology such as flow cytometry. The team also values strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal and external collaborators.
The application window runs from June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, and the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit the required documents by email to the contact address listed in the posting.
Funding details
Annual income is 4 million to 8 million yen, determined according to university standards and qualifications. Full-time fixed-term employment, renewable annually for up to five years.
What's required
Doctoral or master's degree required. Experience in animal experimentation is required. Research experience in immunology, such as flow cytometry, is desirable. Applicants should be able to communicate smoothly with collaborators inside and outside the laboratory and work cooperatively.
How to apply
Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume and list of achievements, and submit by email to [email protected]. The JREC-IN portal web application is not available for this posting. Applications are accepted until March 31, 2027, or until the position is filled.
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