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Reitaku University

Project Researcher in Rehabilitation Science for Parkinson’s Disease Gait Support Platform Reiwa University of Health Sciences in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Contract employee position with an annual income starting at 4 million yen. Fixed-term appointment from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with possible extension to March 31, 2028 depending on project progress. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Japan

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Reitaku University

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Keywords

Biology
Parkinson's Disease
Rehabilitation Science
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública

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About this position

Reiwa University of Health Sciences is recruiting a Project Researcher (researcher/postdoc-equivalent, fixed-term contract) in Rehabilitation Science for a project on motor support platforms based on somatosensory and auditory interaction and their application to alleviating gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease patients.

The work is based in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, within the Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Therapy. Duties include data collection at hospitals and other facilities, equipment setup, communication and coordination with researchers and facilities, data management and aggregation, analysis, and other project-related tasks. Some measurement work may be required on holidays.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a master’s or doctoral degree, experience in experimental measurements involving human subjects, and a national qualification as a medical professional (for example, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or nurse). The posting notes that having such a qualification is advantageous and should be included in the research summary.

Funding and employment details: annual income starts at 4 million yen. The appointment is fixed-term from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with a possible extension to March 31, 2028 depending on project progress. Commuting allowance is provided, and standard social insurance coverage is included.

Application window: September 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Applicants must mail a CV, list of achievements, and a one-page summary of research to date and future aspirations to the university’s General Affairs Section. The envelope should be marked in red with “Researcher Application Documents Enclosed,” and submission must be by registered mail (Letter Pack acceptable).

Funding details

Contract employee position with an annual income starting at 4 million yen. Fixed-term appointment from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with possible extension to March 31, 2028 depending on project progress. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a master's degree or doctoral degree and have experience in experimental measurements involving human subjects. A national qualification as a medical professional is required, such as physical therapist, occupational therapist, or nurse. Candidates with such qualifications are considered advantageous and should include this information in their research summary.

How to apply

Prepare and mail the required documents by registered mail to the General Affairs Section, Researcher Recruitment Officer at Reiwa University of Health Sciences. Include a CV, list of achievements, and a one-page summary of research to date and future aspirations. Write 'Researcher Application Documents Enclosed' in red on the envelope.

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