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Researcher/Postdoctoral Position in Clinical Nutrition, Human Calorimetry, Biogas Mass Spectrometry, and Cohort Studies National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Metabolism
Funding
Annual income starts at approximately JPY 5,000,000. The compensation package may include basic salary, regional, commuting, relocation, single-assignment, managerial, year-end, performance, cold-weather, and special-duty allowances where applicable. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, retirement benefits, and bonuses are provided. This is a full-time fixed-term position through March 31, 2030, with a six-month probationary perio
Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
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The National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Osaka, Japan, is recruiting one full-time fixed-term Researcher/Postdoctoral-equivalent employee for its Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Nutrition Therapy Laboratory.
The successful candidate will conduct clinical nutrition and health sciences research using human calorimeters, biogas mass spectrometry, and the doubly labeled water method. Duties include conducting cohort studies, compiling and analyzing research data, coordinating work progress, preparing documents, and supporting center operations under the direction of the center director.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in nutrition, exercise science, medicine, health science, or a related discipline. Experience with at least one of the specified metabolic measurement methods and experience conducting face-to-face interviews in cohort studies are required. The institute particularly welcomes physicians, registered dietitians, and health or exercise instructors with relevant medical expertise. International conference presentation experience is desirable.
The position offers annual income from approximately JPY 5 million, allowances and benefits, social insurance, retirement benefits, and bonuses. Employment is full-time and fixed-term from the appointment date through March 31, 2030, with a six-month probationary period. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2027, subject to adjustment.
Applications must arrive by 17:00 on November 27, 2026. Candidates should submit a photo-attached CV, research summary, list of achievements, up to five major-paper reprints, future research aspirations, and one or two professional contacts by registered mail. The role is located at J.NODE Lab Kento, Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Funding details
Annual income starts at approximately JPY 5,000,000. The compensation package may include basic salary, regional, commuting, relocation, single-assignment, managerial, year-end, performance, cold-weather, and special-duty allowances where applicable. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, retirement benefits, and bonuses are provided. This is a full-time fixed-term position through March 31, 2030, with a six-month probationary perio
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in nutrition, exercise science, medicine, health science, or a related field. Applicants must have research experience using biogas mass spectrometry, a human calorimeter, or the doubly labeled water method, and experience conducting face-to-face interviews in cohort studies. Applicants should be able to work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with researchers and related institutions. Physicians, registered dietitians, and health or exercise instructors with medical expertise in nutrition, exercise, and health are desirable, as is experience presenting research at international conferences.
How to apply
Prepare a photo-attached CV, research-achievement summary of up to 800 Japanese characters, achievement list, up to five major-paper reprints, future aspirations of up to 1,200 characters, and contact details for one or two referees. Mail the documents by registered mail so they arrive by 17:00 on November 27, 2026, to J.NODE Lab Kento, 3-17 Senrioka Shinmachi, Settsu City, Osaka 566-0002, Japan. Mark the envelope confidential and write the specified researcher-position application title in red.
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