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Research Fellow / Postdoc in Experimental Pathology at Tochigi Prefectural Cancer Center Tochigi Prefectural Cancer Center in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Pathology
Funding
Contract employee position with annual income of 11 million to 13 million yen, assuming physician/chief physician level. Salary includes basic pay and bonuses; overtime is excluded. Additional allowances may include overtime, family, commuting, and housing allowances. Bonus system is listed as 4.6 months based on 2025 performance.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Aichi Cancer Center
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Tochigi Prefectural Cancer Center is recruiting a Research Fellow / postdoctoral-equivalent researcher in the Department of Molecular Pathology, with concurrent duties in the Department of Pathology as a physician. The role combines experimental pathology, molecular pathology, translational research, and clinical diagnostic work, including organ-based pathology diagnosis, autopsy work, and CPC (Clinical Pathological Conference) activities.
The center highlights a strong research environment for cancer-related studies, including access to fresh surgical specimens before formalin fixation, use of samples from the Tochigi Cancer Biobank, frozen specimens for gene analysis and cell line establishment, and patient serum/PBMCs for translational and 3D research. The institute also notes digital pathology initiatives and a work style that supports balancing diagnosis and research.
Eligibility highlights: bachelor’s degree required; a doctoral degree or higher is preferred. Applicants must hold a medical license and health insurance physician registration. Certification as a pathologist by the Japanese Society of Pathology and certification as a cytopathologist by the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology are desirable. The center also expects the successful candidate to be able to secure external research funding or actively pursue grants and industry joint research funding.
Funding / employment: fixed-term contract for 2 years, with possible conversion to permanent employment depending on performance. Annual income is listed at 11–13 million yen (physician/chief physician level), with bonuses and possible allowances such as commuting, housing, family, and overtime pay. A 6-month probationary period applies with no salary reduction.
Location: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The application window runs from 2026-07-03 to 2026-11-30, and recruitment may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found. Applications are reviewed by document screening followed by interview; online interviews may be considered for remote applicants.
How to apply: send a resume and list of achievements, plus copies of required qualifications, by email or postal mail to the General Affairs Division at Tochigi Prefectural Cancer Center. The contact email listed is [email protected].
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual income of 11 million to 13 million yen, assuming physician/chief physician level. Salary includes basic pay and bonuses; overtime is excluded. Additional allowances may include overtime, family, commuting, and housing allowances. Bonus system is listed as 4.6 months based on 2025 performance.
What's required
Bachelor's degree required; a doctoral degree or higher is preferred. Applicants must have a medical license and health insurance physician registration certificate for concurrent work in the Department of Pathology. Certified pathologist status by the Japanese Society of Pathology and certified cytopathologist status by the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology are desirable. Candidates should be able to obtain external funding and perform diagnostic work, pathological autopsy work, and CPC work as a physician in the Department of Pathology.
How to apply
Prepare a resume and list of achievements, and include copies of required qualifications such as medical license and physician registration certificate. Submit by email or postal mail to the General Affairs Division at Tochigi Prefectural Cancer Center. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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