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Yohei Yokobayashi

3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Researcher / Staff Scientist in Functional RNA Devices, Animal Experimentation, and Synthetic Biology Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Salary is according to experience and ability under OIST regulations, with a base salary starting at 5 million yen per year. Benefits mentioned include commuting allowance, housing allowance, relocation allowance, annual paid leave, summer vacation, and private school mutual aid. The position is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract, renewable; depending on experience and achievements after the PhD, appointment as a staff scientist is also possible.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biology
Gene Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Synthetic Biology
Medical Science
Cell Therapy
Animal Experimentation
Mouse Model

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About this position

The Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Engineering Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher or Staff Scientist in functional nucleic acids, synthetic biology, and animal experimentation.

The lab develops functional nucleic acids and studies their sequences and functions, with collaborative projects aimed at biological applications and gene therapy. Current themes include the development and application of functional RNA devices such as riboswitches that function in mammalian cells, including validation experiments using mouse models. There may also be partial participation in industry collaborations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term research position at OIST in Okinawa, Japan. The contract is for two years and may be renewed. Depending on experience and achievements after the PhD, appointment as a staff scientist is also possible. Salary is according to experience and ability, with a base salary starting at 5 million yen per year, plus commuting, housing, and relocation allowances.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, or a related field. Required experience includes animal cells, viral vector construction, genome editing, and animal experiments, or equivalent training in these techniques. Candidates should also be able to plan research with applications in gene therapy, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine, and have basic English communication skills.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV with at least two referees, and a research summary by email to [email protected]. Applications are open from 2026-10-06 to 2027-03-31, and the position may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

Funding details

Salary is according to experience and ability under OIST regulations, with a base salary starting at 5 million yen per year. Benefits mentioned include commuting allowance, housing allowance, relocation allowance, annual paid leave, summer vacation, and private school mutual aid. The position is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract, renewable; depending on experience and achievements after the PhD, appointment as a staff scientist is also possible.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, or a related field. Required experience includes handling animal cells, constructing viral vectors, genome editing, and animal experiments, or equivalent experience acquiring these techniques. Candidates should be able to develop research plans with an eye toward gene therapy, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine, and have basic English communication skills for discussion, presentations, and reports.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter, CV with contact information for at least two referees, and a summary of current and past research in English or Japanese. Email the PDF documents to [email protected]. Applications are accepted from October 6, 2026 until March 31, 2027, and the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

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