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Specially Appointed Researcher in Lipid Mediators and Inflammatory Disease Research (Postdoctoral Equivalent) Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Contract fixed-term researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with annual income of 3 million to 4 million yen. Salary and conditions follow university regulations. Commuting allowance is available; workers' compensation, employment insurance, and private school mutual aid (health insurance and pension) are provided.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University

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Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University is recruiting a Specially Appointed Researcher (postdoctoral-equivalent, fixed-term) in the Laboratory of Pathological Biochemistry within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The project focuses on lipid mediators and the control of inflammatory diseases, with two main research themes: (1) elucidating the function and regulatory mechanisms of lipid mediators in the progression of organ inflammation, and (2) clarifying the function and pathophysiological significance of lipid mediators in skeletal muscle insulin resistance.
This opportunity is aligned with functional biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. The position is a contract role from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 3 years depending on research performance. The annual salary is 3 million to 4 million yen, and standard university benefits apply, including commuting allowance, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, and private school mutual aid health insurance/pension.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or expected completion by the start date; employment begins only after the degree is obtained. The lab is looking for a candidate who can communicate effectively within and outside the research group and collaborate on the project.
The work location is Abuyama Campus, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Applications must arrive between September 16, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Required documents include the university application form, resume, list of achievements (research overview, publications, and competitive funding record), and doctoral degree certificate or expected acquisition certificate. Send the materials by registered mail to Professor Isao Fujimori and contact the lab by email first.
Funding details
Contract fixed-term researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with annual income of 3 million to 4 million yen. Salary and conditions follow university regulations. Commuting allowance is available; workers' compensation, employment insurance, and private school mutual aid (health insurance and pension) are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the scheduled start date; employment begins only after the degree is obtained. The university seeks someone who can communicate effectively inside and outside the laboratory and collaborate on the listed research projects.
How to apply
Prepare the university application form, resume, list of achievements, and doctoral degree certificate or expected degree certificate. Send the documents by registered mail to Professor Isao Fujimori at the Laboratory of Pathological Biochemistry, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University. Write the position title in red on the envelope and contact the lab by email first.
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