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Researcher Position in Preventive Gerontology and Geriatric Syndromes at National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Hourly wage starts at 2,560 yen for postdocs with a doctoral degree and is adjusted according to experience. Candidates without a doctoral degree (including master's or bachelor's degree holders) are compensated according to the center's regulations. Transportation expenses are reimbursed, and social insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation are provided.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Aichi, Japan is recruiting a Researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent position in the Department of Preventive Gerontology. The role supports a large-scale cohort study (NCGG-SGS) focused on gerontology, geriatrics, dementia prevention, frailty prevention, epidemiology, and data analysis.
Research duties include field surveys, analysis of long-term care insurance and medical fee data, epidemiological surveys, and intervention studies. The department studies whether lifestyle habits such as exercise, nutrition, intellectual activity, and social activity help prevent dementia and frailty, and also promotes digital healthcare using AI and IoT devices for elderly health promotion.
The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree. Applicants should have experience related to the job duties, including field research. The posting indicates that doctoral holders may start at an hourly wage of 2,560 yen and compensation is adjusted by experience; non-doctoral candidates are paid according to center regulations. The appointment is fixed-term, part-time, with social insurance and commuting allowance provided.
The work location is Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The application period runs from 2026-09-10 to 2026-12-31. To apply, mail the required documents: resume with photo, list of achievements, a one-page summary of previous research, and contact details for at least one referee. Mark the envelope or subject line with "Researcher Application".
Funding details
Hourly wage starts at 2,560 yen for postdocs with a doctoral degree and is adjusted according to experience. Candidates without a doctoral degree (including master's or bachelor's degree holders) are compensated according to the center's regulations. Transportation expenses are reimbursed, and social insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold or be expected to obtain a Ph.D., or have a master's or bachelor's degree. Experience related to the job duties, including field research, is required. The post is open to candidates with doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degrees.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents and mail them to the Department of Preventive Gerontology at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology. Include a resume with photo, list of achievements, a one-page summary of previous research, and contact information for at least one referee. Write "Researcher Application" clearly on the envelope or subject line.
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