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National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

Researcher/Postdoc Position in Physical Activity Guidelines, Nutrition, and Health Sciences National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income from 5 million yen and above. Salary includes basic salary, regional allowance, wide-area relocation allowance, commuting allowance, single-assignment allowance, managerial special duty allowance if applicable, year-end bonus, performance bonus, cold-weather allowance, and special duty allowance if applicable. Benefits include health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employm

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Japan

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National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Biology
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Sedentary Behavior
Health Science
Health Promotion
Medical Science
Salud Pública

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About this position

Recruitment of a Researcher / postdoc-equivalent at the National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

The position is in the Center for Physical Activity Research / Physical Activity Guidelines Laboratory and focuses on physical activity, exercise guidelines, sedentary behavior, epidemiology, nutrition, and health sciences. The successful candidate will help disseminate and implement the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Health Promotion 2023, conduct research supporting the next revision of the guidelines, develop and validate measurement methods for physical activity and sedentary behavior, and carry out epidemiological studies on factors related to physical activity, exercise, sedentary behavior, disease prevention, healthy life expectancy, and well-being.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in medicine, public health, health science, or a related field, or have equivalent ability. The institute also seeks candidates with strong motivation for public-health-oriented research, knowledge of physical activity, sedentary behavior, muscle training, and physical fitness, experience with research involving the general public and local residents, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external researchers. Experience presenting at international conferences is desirable.

This is a full-time fixed-term appointment through the end of fiscal year 2029 / March 31, 2030 (including a 6-month probationary period). Salary starts at 5 million yen per year and includes multiple allowances and bonuses. Standard social insurance is provided.

Application deadline: documents must arrive by 2026-11-27 at 17:00. Apply by mail only; email and portal applications are not accepted. Required materials include a CV with photo, research achievements, up to five reprints, a research summary, future aspirations, and contact details for referees.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term researcher/postdoc-equivalent position with annual income from 5 million yen and above. Salary includes basic salary, regional allowance, wide-area relocation allowance, commuting allowance, single-assignment allowance, managerial special duty allowance if applicable, year-end bonus, performance bonus, cold-weather allowance, and special duty allowance if applicable. Benefits include health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employm

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in medicine, public health, health science, or a related field, or possess equivalent abilities. Desired qualifications include strong motivation to contribute to national and local health promotion policy through research on physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior, experience related to the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Health Promotion 2023, specialized knowledge of physical activity, sedentary behavior, muscle training, and physical fitness, experience researching the general public and local residents, ability to work proactively and independently while collaborating well with internal and external researchers and organizations, and experience presenting at international conferences is desirable.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and mail them by registered post so they arrive by 17:00 on November 27, 2026. Write the position title in red on the envelope and mark it confidential. Applications cannot be submitted by email or through the portal.

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