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Specially Appointed Researcher Opening in Infectious Disease Immunology and Gut Microbiome Research Chiba University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full-time fixed-term researcher position with an annual income of 4 million to 7 million yen. Salary, working hours, holidays, and insurance follow Chiba University regulations. Commuting allowance is provided; workers' compensation and employment insurance are included.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Chiba University

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Chiba University is recruiting a Specially Appointed Researcher in infectious disease immunology, with a strong emphasis on the gut microbiome, bacteriology, and physiology. The project investigates intestinal microorganisms that may have beneficial effects against intestinal and respiratory infections, how gut microbes activate the host immune system, and how these findings can support mucosal vaccine development.
The position is based at the Medical Mycology Research Center, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Microbial and Immunological Control Project at Chiba University in Japan. It is a full-time, fixed-term research position (5-year term) with an annual salary of 4 million to 7 million yen. Commuting allowance is available, and standard university insurance and employment conditions apply.
Eligibility is aimed at young researchers who hold a PhD or are expected to obtain one this year. Prior specialization is not required, but applicants should have experience in basic biology experiments and research. The posting also states that, due to the nature of the work, it is open to researchers whose native language is Japanese.
Applications are accepted from 2026-08-10 to 2026-12-31, and the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants should first contact Yoshiyuki Goto by email, then submit the required documents (resume and list of achievements) electronically and/or by mail as instructed.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term researcher position with an annual income of 4 million to 7 million yen. Salary, working hours, holidays, and insurance follow Chiba University regulations. Commuting allowance is provided; workers' compensation and employment insurance are included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or be expected to obtain one in the current year. Young researchers are sought, and specialization is not required, but experience in basic biology experiments and research is essential. Due to the nature of the work, native Japanese language ability is required.
How to apply
Contact Yoshiyuki Goto by email first to express interest. Then submit the required application documents electronically and/or by mail as instructed in the posting. Applications are accepted from August 10, 2026 until December 31, 2026, and may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
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