Waseda University
6 days ago
Researcher/Postdoc Position in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Food Science at Waseda University Waseda University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Contract researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income of 3 million to 5 million yen. Employment is fixed-term, with the term expected to be within 5 years. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
Deadline
Dec 21, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Waseda University

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Waseda University’s Faculty of Human Sciences is recruiting a researcher / postdoc-equivalent for the Food and Life Science Laboratory led by Professor Taichi Hara. The lab focuses on basic and applied research to scientifically clarify the functional properties of food from a life science perspective, with research areas including molecular biology, cell biology, and food science.
The position is based at Waseda University, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The role includes research activities and helping supervise student experiments. The appointment is a fixed-term contract (non-tenure-track), with the term expected to be within 5 years. Salary is listed as 3 million to 5 million yen per year, and standard social insurance coverage is provided.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or expected doctoral completion, or equivalent research capability. The posting specifically seeks candidates with experimental experience in genetic engineering, biochemistry, and molecular biology, including plasmid construction, qPCR, cell culture, microscopy, and flow cytometry. Experience with mice is preferred, and experience with model organisms such as nematodes is a plus.
Applications must arrive between 2026-09-14 and 2026-12-21, though the search is rolling and may close early once a suitable candidate is found. To apply, mail the required documents (resume and list of achievements) to Professor Taichi Hara at Waseda University in Saitama, then send an email notification after mailing.
Funding details
Contract researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income of 3 million to 5 million yen. Employment is fixed-term, with the term expected to be within 5 years. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree, or have equivalent research capability. Required experience includes genetic engineering, biochemistry, and molecular biology, including plasmid construction, qPCR, cell culture, microscopy, and flow cytometry. Experience with laboratory animals (mice) is preferred, and experience with model organisms such as nematodes is advantageous.
How to apply
Prepare and mail the required documents (resume and list of achievements) to Professor Taichi Hara at Waseda University in Tokorozawa, Saitama. After mailing, notify the office by email. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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