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Postdoctoral Researcher Opening in Sports Health Science and Sports Medicine at Juntendo University Juntendo University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Data Science
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher position with annual income of 4 million to 5 million yen. Monthly salary is 350,000 yen (base salary 250,000 yen plus fixed overtime pay 100,000 yen). Transportation expenses are provided up to 50,000 yen per month. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are included.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Juntendo University
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Juntendo University’s Institute for the Promotion of Sports, Health and Medical Sciences is recruiting Postdoctoral Researchers (PDs) for research in sports science, sports medicine, and related health-focused topics.
The position is based at Juntendo University in Tokyo, Japan, within the Japan Association for the Promotion of Sports, Health and Medical Science (JASMS). The organization is seeking ambitious researchers who can contribute to one of four research themes: health promotion and sportology, children and next-generation sports participation, community planning and regional/urban development, and high performance / athletic performance improvement. The work may involve sports medicine, health sciences, data science, and interdisciplinary research connected to sports and society.
This is a fixed-term postdoctoral appointment starting April 1, 2027 and initially ending March 31, 2028, with possible annual renewal up to the end of the fifth fiscal year depending on performance and other factors. The salary is listed as 350,000 yen per month (annual income 4–5 million yen), plus transportation support up to 50,000 yen per month. Standard employee insurance coverage is included.
Eligibility: applicants must have a doctoral degree by April 1, 2027, or expect to receive it in March 2027, and must have held the doctorate for less than five years by that date (with certain caregiving-related interruptions excluded). Prior research experience in the relevant field is desirable. Applicants receiving JSPS Research Fellowship support, government-sponsored international student support, or equivalent funding are not eligible.
Application window: documents must arrive between October 19, 2026 and November 20, 2026. Required materials include the application form, recommendation letter, accepting researcher’s comments if applicable, and a copy of the degree certificate. Applications must be sent by mail or hand-delivered; portal and email applications are not accepted.
Contact: Juntendo University, Sports Health and Medical Science Promotion Organization, Office (Ogawa), Tokyo. Email: [email protected].
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher position with annual income of 4 million to 5 million yen. Monthly salary is 350,000 yen (base salary 250,000 yen plus fixed overtime pay 100,000 yen). Transportation expenses are provided up to 50,000 yen per month. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by April 1, 2027, or be expected to obtain one in March 2027. As of April 1, 2027, the doctorate must have been held for less than five years, excluding interruptions of three months or more due to childbirth, childcare, or caring for a child with illness or disability. Applicants should be proactively conducting research in sports health science or sports medicine; prior research experience in the relevant field is desirable. Applicants receiving JSPS Research Fellowship grants, government-sponsored international student support, or equivalent programs are ineligible.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents in the specified formats, including the application form, recommendation letter, accepting researcher's comments if applicable, and degree certificate. Mail or hand-deliver the documents to the Juntendo University Sports Health and Medical Science Promotion Organization office so they arrive by noon on November 20, 2026. Email and portal applications are not accepted.
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