Hokkaido University
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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Plant Immunology and NLR Biology Hokkaido University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Annual salary is 4 million to 5 million yen under an annual salary system, determined by educational background and work experience. This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track postdoctoral contract position with possible renewal depending on performance and funding, up to March 31, 2030.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Hokkaido University

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Hokkaido University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Plant Immunology Laboratory (Graduate School of Advanced Life Science / Department of Biofunctional Sciences) in Hokkaido, Japan.
The project is part of the international research effort “Enhancing crop disease resistance through a fundamental understanding of NLR biology” led by Professor Ryohei Terauchi (Kyoto University). The work focuses on plant immunology, NLR biology, plant-microbe interactions, and the molecular functions of plant immune receptors and pathogen-secreted proteins, especially intracellular dynamics analyzed using microscopy.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the start date. The post is suited to researchers with experience in plant science, molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry, and with a strong interest in plant immunity and crop disease resistance. Overseas research experience is preferred.
Funding: annual salary is approximately 4–5 million yen under an annual salary system. The appointment is fixed-term, non-tenure-track, with renewal possible depending on performance and funding.
Deadline: applications must arrive between 2026-05-21 and 2026-09-30; the position may close earlier once filled.
How to apply: submit a resume, list of achievements, a 2-page summary of previous research and motivation, and contact details for one referee. Applications can be sent by postal mail or through the JREC-IN portal; email submission is also possible to [email protected].
Funding details
Annual salary is 4 million to 5 million yen under an annual salary system, determined by educational background and work experience. This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track postdoctoral contract position with possible renewal depending on performance and funding, up to March 31, 2030.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctoral degree by the date of employment. Required experience includes research in plant science, molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry, with interest in plant-microbe interactions and plant immunology. Interest in overseas research experience is preferred.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents, including a resume, list of achievements, a summary of previous research and motivation statement, and contact information for one referee. Submit by postal mail or via the JREC-IN portal; email application is also possible to [email protected]. Applications must arrive between May 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026, and the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
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