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Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Psychiatry, Mental Illness Brain Pathology and Multi-Layered Data University of Tokyo in Japan

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Postdoc

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Molecular Biology

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This is a fixed-term, specially appointed researcher/postdoctoral position with an annual income of approximately 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen and a monthly salary of approximately 400,000–500,000 yen, determined according to qualifications, abilities, and experience. Commuting allowance is available up to 55,000 yen per month when eligibility requirements are met. Health, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are provided in accordance with applicable rules.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Molecular Biology
Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Schizophrenia
Mental Illness
Bioinformatic

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About this position

The Kiyoto Kasai Laboratory at the International Research Organization for Neurointelligence (IRCN), University of Tokyo, is seeking a specially appointed researcher equivalent to a postdoctoral fellow for a team-science project in translational psychiatry.

The research examines the brain pathology of mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia, using multi-layered data from humans and model animals. The project integrates MRI, omics, molecular biology, peripheral blood samples, and translational models to investigate disease mechanisms and connect human findings with experimental systems.

The successful researcher will manage human peripheral blood samples, plan and carry out sample analyses, analyze multi-layered human data or translation models involving animals, and contribute to the preparation of research papers. The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment focused on pathophysiological neuroscience and the biological basis of psychiatric disorders.

The position is based in the Kiyoto Kasai Laboratory within the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Advanced Study and International Research Organization for Neurointelligence in Hongo, Tokyo.

Funding details

This is a fixed-term, specially appointed researcher/postdoctoral position with an annual income of approximately 4,000,000–6,000,000 yen and a monthly salary of approximately 400,000–500,000 yen, determined according to qualifications, abilities, and experience. Commuting allowance is available up to 55,000 yen per month when eligibility requirements are met. Health, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are provided in accordance with applicable rules.

What's required

Applicants must already hold or expect to obtain a PhD in molecular biology or a related field. Required qualifications include English communication skills and the ability to collaborate in research. Experience in bioinformatics analysis, MRI data acquisition or analysis, and research related to mental illness is desirable.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter in English or Japanese, the University of Tokyo English CV form, a list of achievements and publications, and two English recommendation letters. Email the documents to [email protected] by November 30, 2026, using the subject line “Application for the Postdoctoral Fellow Position at IRCN.”

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