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Project Assistant Professor / Project Researcher Opening in Life Sciences and EcoChild Study Data Analysis Chiba University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term position. Annual income is 4 million to 7 million yen for both assistant professor equivalent and researcher/postdoctoral equivalent roles, with salary determined according to Chiba University regulations and taking into account academic background and work experience. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

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Japan

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Chiba University

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Statistical Analysis
Environmental Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Statistics
Dental Public Health

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About this position

Chiba University’s Center for Preventive Medicine is inviting applications for a Project Assistant Professor or Project Researcher in a large-scale child health and environmental cohort project (EcoChild Study / Birth Cohort Project).

The position focuses on life sciences with strong relevance to public health, environmental science, medical science, biology, and statistics. Duties include operation of the EcoChild Study, administrative support, fieldwork, and research tasks such as data analysis. The project collects questionnaire data and biological samples (blood, urine, hair) and studies children’s health and environmental exposures over time.

Applicants should hold or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree; a master’s degree is acceptable for specially appointed researcher roles. The university is looking for someone who can handle administrative work and field activities, and who can communicate effectively with participants (parents and children) and collaborating organizations such as medical institutions and local governments.

This is a full-time fixed-term appointment. Salary is listed as 4 million to 7 million yen annually, determined according to Chiba University regulations and the applicant’s background and experience. Benefits include commuting allowance and standard social insurance coverage.

The work location is Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Applications must arrive between 2026-09-29 and 2026-10-06. Candidates may apply by mail, via the JREC-IN portal, or by email using the specified application documents.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term position. Annual income is 4 million to 7 million yen for both assistant professor equivalent and researcher/postdoctoral equivalent roles, with salary determined according to Chiba University regulations and taking into account academic background and work experience. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.

What's required

Doctoral degree required or expected; a master's degree is acceptable for specially appointed researcher roles. Applicants should be willing to handle administrative tasks and fieldwork related to the EcoChild Study and be able to negotiate and communicate with study participants (parents and children) and cooperating organizations such as medical institutions and local governments.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents in the specified formats and submit them by the stated deadline. Applications can be sent by mail to Chiba University Center for Preventive Medicine, via the JREC-IN portal, or by email to [email protected]. Online application is also possible through the recruitment page.

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