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Researcher/Postdoctoral Position in Nutrition, Public Health, and Healthy Food Environment Research National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Nutrition
Funding
Full-time fixed-term employment with annual income from 5 million yen. Compensation may include basic salary, regional allowance, commuting allowance, relocation and other applicable allowances, year-end and performance bonuses, and other special allowances. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, commuting allowance, bonus, and retirement systems are provided. The expected employment period is from the start date through March 31, 2
Deadline
Dec 25, 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 the Research Collaboration Promotion Office of its Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Research Center.
The successful researcher will promote collaborative research on a healthy food environment and the social implementation and public awareness of the Japanese nutrition profiling model. The role also involves research aimed at creating environments in which people can naturally become healthier and reducing health disparities. Additional responsibilities include planning and promoting partnerships with companies, local governments, and academic institutions, coordinating activities, preparing documents, and supporting center operations.
Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification in a related area such as nutrition or medicine, with specialized knowledge, experience, and research achievements in health and nutrition. Peer-reviewed research in public health, practical science, or medical informatics is desirable. Applicants should also be able to aggregate and analyze data with statistical software and preferably have experience in collaborative research.
The position is based at J.NODE Lab Kento, Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture. The expected start date is April 1, 2027, adjustable depending on the candidate’s preference, and employment is expected to continue until March 31, 2030, including a six-month probationary period. Annual income starts at 5 million yen, with applicable allowances, bonuses, and statutory insurance and retirement benefits.
Applications must arrive by December 25, 2026, at 17:00. Candidates should submit a CV with photograph, research summary, achievement list, up to five major-paper reprints, future aspirations, and one or two research/work referees’ contact details by registered mail. Interviews may follow document screening, with travel costs borne by applicants.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term employment with annual income from 5 million yen. Compensation may include basic salary, regional allowance, commuting allowance, relocation and other applicable allowances, year-end and performance bonuses, and other special allowances. Health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance, commuting allowance, bonus, and retirement systems are provided. The expected employment period is from the start date through March 31, 2
What's required
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in a related field such as nutrition or medicine. Specialized knowledge, experience, and research achievements in health and nutrition are required; peer-reviewed research in public health, practical science, or medical informatics is desirable. Applicants should be able to aggregate and analyze data using statistical analysis software. Practical experience in collaborative research with companies, local governments, or academic institutions is desirable. Applicants must be willing and able to cooperate with staff and external parties and work diligently and proactively. A six-month probationary period applies.
How to apply
Prepare a photo-attached curriculum vitae, research-achievement summary of up to 800 Japanese characters, achievement list, up to five major-paper reprints, future aspirations statement of up to 1,200 characters, and contact details for one or two referees. Send the documents by registered mail to J.NODE Lab Kento, 3-17 Senrioka Shinmachi, Settsu City, Osaka 566-0002, Japan, addressed to Director Hidemi Takimoto. Mark the envelope confidential and write the specified position title and “Applicat
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