National Institute for Materials Science
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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Polymer Biomaterials for Medical Applications National Institute for Materials Science in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Contract postdoctoral position with annual income from 4 million yen. Fixed-term employment for one year from the date of employment, with a 2-month probationary period. Commuting allowance is provided for distances of 2 km or more, subject to an upper limit. Standard social insurance coverage is included.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute for Materials Science

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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Polymer Biomaterials for Medical Applications at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
The position is in the Polymer and Biomaterials Research Center, Biopolymer Group, with research focused on the development of polymer biomaterials for medical applications. The project includes polymer synthesis, gel fabrication, property evaluation, cell culture tests, and animal experiments, with applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
This is a fixed-term postdoctoral contract position (not tenure-track), for one year from the date of employment, with a 2-month probationary period. The salary is listed as annual income from 4 million yen, and commuting allowance plus standard insurance coverage are provided.
Eligibility: applicants must have obtained or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree. Experience in biomaterials science or polymer science is desirable. The work location is Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Application window: October 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with early closure possible once a suitable candidate is found. Apply by preparing an electronic resume and list of achievements, then submitting via the JREC-IN Portal or by email to [email protected].
Funding details
Contract postdoctoral position with annual income from 4 million yen. Fixed-term employment for one year from the date of employment, with a 2-month probationary period. Commuting allowance is provided for distances of 2 km or more, subject to an upper limit. Standard social insurance coverage is included.
What's required
Applicants must have obtained or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree. Enthusiasm for the described research is required. Experience in biomaterials science or polymer science research is desirable.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents (resume and list of achievements) as electronic files and submit them through the JREC-IN Portal web application or by email to [email protected]. Applications are accepted until December 31, 2026, and the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found.
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