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Osaka University

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Small Fish Development, Aging, Omics, and Cell Competition Osaka University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Annual salary is 3 million to 7 million yen, determined by experience and achievements. The position is a fixed-term contract employee role until March 31, 2028, renewable up to 5 years. Depending on experience and achievements, the candidate may also be offered a specially appointed assistant professor position.

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Dec 31, 2026

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Japan

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Osaka University

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Metabolism
Data Science
Endocrinology
Biology
Developmental Biology
Aging
Medical Science
Genomic
Regeneration Biology
Bioinformatic

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About this position

Osaka University’s Research Institute for Microbial Diseases is advertising an open call for a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position in the Department of Biological Control (Ishitani Laboratory). The lab studies development, regeneration, aging, lifespan prediction, cell competition, genomics, metabolism, endocrinology, pathophysiology, and related omics analysis using small fish models such as turquoise killifish and zebrafish, together with data science and clinical/bioinformatics collaboration.

The successful candidate will work on projects including elucidating mechanisms of individual and sex differences in aging and healthy lifespan, predicting future fate, and identifying cell-competition-specific markers and functions. The role also includes analyzing omics data and developing human-model animal correlation analysis with clinical researchers and bioinformatics researchers.

This is a fixed-term contract position at Osaka University in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, with an annual salary of 3 million to 7 million yen depending on experience and achievements. The appointment date is April 1, 2027, and the contract runs until March 31, 2028, renewable up to 5 years. The post is open to applicants with a doctorate; experience with multicellular organisms is desirable but not mandatory. The lab also welcomes inquiries and visits in advance, and online interviews are available for overseas applicants.

Application window: October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with possible early closure once a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: Submit the required electronic documents via the JREC-IN portal or by email to [email protected]. Required materials include a resume, list of achievements, PDFs of major original papers, award information, two referees’ contact details, and documents related to English proficiency.

Funding details

Annual salary is 3 million to 7 million yen, determined by experience and achievements. The position is a fixed-term contract employee role until March 31, 2028, renewable up to 5 years. Depending on experience and achievements, the candidate may also be offered a specially appointed assistant professor position.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree. Experience with multicellular organisms is desirable, but not required. The lab welcomes candidates with flexible thinking and strong motivation to create new science. English proficiency evidence or related documentation is requested among application materials.

How to apply

Prepare the required electronic application documents, including a resume, list of achievements, PDFs of major original papers, award information, two referees' contact details, and English proficiency-related documents. Submit via the JREC-IN portal or by email to [email protected]. Applications are accepted from October 5, 2026 until December 31, 2026, and may close earlier once filled.

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