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Senior Researcher or Researcher (Fixed-term full-time) in Respiratory Virology and Infectious Disease Research National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Virology
Funding
Fixed-term full-time employment. Annual income is from about 6 million yen for the researcher/postdoc-equivalent role and about 8 million yen for the senior researcher/chief researcher-equivalent role. Salary includes monthly base pay, regional allowance, commuting allowance, and twice-yearly bonuses; no regular salary increase is stated.
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
Country
Japan
University
National Institute of Infectious Diseases

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National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo is recruiting a Researcher or Senior Researcher (fixed-term full-time) for the Third Laboratory, Department of Respiratory Virology. The role focuses on infectious diseases, especially respiratory viruses, emerging infectious diseases, and quality control of biological preparations.
This is a life sciences position at a national research institute involved in scientific analysis, research, and crisis response for infectious diseases. The work includes pathogen/etiology research, prevention and treatment methods, training, and biological testing/validation-related research.
Eligibility: a doctorate or equivalent expertise is required. For the senior researcher/chief researcher-equivalent track, applicants should have at least four years after the doctorate plus strong research achievements and experience in viral infectious diseases. For the researcher track, applicants should have basic research capability in viral infectious diseases and motivation to work on biological products quality control.
Funding/salary: fixed-term full-time employment with annual income starting around 6 million yen for the researcher/postdoc-equivalent role and around 8 million yen for the senior researcher/chief researcher-equivalent role, plus allowances and bonuses.
Location: Musashimurayama City, Tokyo, Japan. Deadline: applications must arrive by October 2, 2026 (12:00 PM). Start date: November 1, 2026 onward.
How to apply: submit the required documents by mail or email to the personnel division. Email applications are accepted at [email protected]. Include the specified department name and your desired position in the subject/letter.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time employment. Annual income is from about 6 million yen for the researcher/postdoc-equivalent role and about 8 million yen for the senior researcher/chief researcher-equivalent role. Salary includes monthly base pay, regional allowance, commuting allowance, and twice-yearly bonuses; no regular salary increase is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent professional knowledge and experience. For the senior researcher/chief researcher equivalent role, candidates should have at least four years after the doctoral degree or equivalent expertise, strong experimental techniques, knowledge, experience, and research achievements related to viral infectious diseases, and the ability to promote quality control work and research on biological products. For the researcher role, candidates should have basic research capability in viral infectious diseases, motivation to engage in quality control work and research on biological products, and a doctoral degree or equivalent expertise. Applicants must also meet the listed eligibility exclusions under Japanese employment rules.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents and submit them by mail or email to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases personnel division. Email applications are allowed at [email protected]; web portal application is not possible. Write the specified department name and your desired position in the email subject or letter, and ensure materials arrive by 12:00 PM on October 2, 2026.
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