National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center
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Researcher / Postdoc Position in Addiction Epidemiology and Clinical Research at Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Hourly wage is JPY 3,000 or more for applicants with a PhD or expected PhD; applicants with only a master's degree receive JPY 2,000 or more per hour. The position is part-time, up to 32 hours per week, with commuting allowance and overtime pay. Social insurance is provided, including health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center
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About this position
Researcher / postdoc opening at the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center, Japan. The Clinical Research Department is recruiting a part-time researcher to support a government-funded project on addiction-related survey research and policy development.
The position focuses on alcohol dependence and behavioral addictions such as gambling, internet, and gaming addiction. Duties include planning and running surveys, coordinating with survey vendors and related organizations, analyzing data, preparing reports, presenting findings at academic meetings, writing papers, and handling general administrative tasks for the research team.
Research fields: public health, psychiatry/psychoneurology, clinical psychology, gerontological/community nursing, and social welfare. The post is based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan, at Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center.
Eligibility highlights: PhD holders or candidates expected to obtain a PhD by the start date are welcome; alternatively, applicants with a master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience may apply. Experience with statistical software and questionnaire/survey data analysis is required, along with strong Windows, Microsoft Office, email, and teamwork skills. Japanese language ability sufficient for document preparation and communication is required for non-native speakers.
Funding and conditions: hourly pay starts at JPY 3,000 for PhD holders/expected PhD holders and JPY 2,000+ for master's holders. The role is up to 32 hours per week, with commuting allowance, overtime pay, and social insurance coverage. The appointment runs from 2027-04-01 to 2028-03-31, with earlier start possible for urgent recruitment.
Application deadline: 2026-11-30 (must arrive by this date; the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found).
How to apply: Email the application package as PDF files to [email protected]. Put “【臨床研究部 研究員応募】” in the subject line and include the required CV, publication list, work history, and degree/certificate copies.
Funding details
Hourly wage is JPY 3,000 or more for applicants with a PhD or expected PhD; applicants with only a master's degree receive JPY 2,000 or more per hour. The position is part-time, up to 32 hours per week, with commuting allowance and overtime pay. Social insurance is provided, including health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation.
What's required
Applicants must have expertise in medicine, pharmacy, public health, sociology, nursing, health sciences, psychology, welfare studies, or related fields; hold a PhD by the start date or be expected to obtain one, or have at least 3 years of practical experience after a master's degree; have experience aggregating and analyzing questionnaire or survey data using statistical software; be interested in research on alcohol dependence and behavioral addictions; be able to use Windows, Microsoft Office, and email for file management, data organization, and document preparation; and be able to communicate well and work cooperatively in a team. For non-Japanese speakers, sufficient Japanese ability for document preparation and communication is required, with JLPT N1-level ability considered.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents as PDFs and email them to [email protected]. Use the subject line "【臨床研究部 研究員応募】". Include a CV with photo and motivation statement, publication list, CV, work history, and copies of degree/certificates as applicable.
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