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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Specially Appointed Researcher Position in Frailty Research and Gerontology (Postdoc-equivalent) National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position. Salary is hourly wage starting at 2,560 yen for PhD holders and 2,140 yen for master's holders, depending on experience. Bonus system is approximately 70,000 yen per year. Commuting allowance is reimbursed at actual amount. Health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Japan

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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Psychology
Biostatistics
Biology
Gerontology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Frailty
Statistics
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About this position

Recruitment of a Specially Appointed Researcher (researcher/postdoc-equivalent, fixed-term) in the Frailty Research Department at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

The position is centered on frailty research, gerontology, and aging-related health studies, with duties including field research such as cohort surveys and mail surveys. The department aims to support mental and physical independence in older adults and to generate evidence that can inform policy recommendations.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree or be on track to obtain one, with a background in life sciences-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, rehabilitation, sports health science, or psychology. Experience in epidemiology or biostatistics is highlighted, and programming skills in SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, or similar tools are welcomed.

Funding is employment-based rather than a scholarship: the role is a fixed-term contract with an hourly wage starting at 2,560 yen for PhD holders and 2,140 yen for master's holders, depending on experience. A bonus system and commuting allowance are also provided, along with standard social insurance coverage.

The application window runs from 2026-09-14 to 2026-11-30. The planned hiring date is 2027-04-01. Applicants should prepare the required documents and submit them by electronic application and/or postal mail; email contact is available for inquiries.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position. Salary is hourly wage starting at 2,560 yen for PhD holders and 2,140 yen for master's holders, depending on experience. Bonus system is approximately 70,000 yen per year. Commuting allowance is reimbursed at actual amount. Health insurance, employees' pension, workers' compensation, and employment insurance are provided.

What's required

Doctoral or master's degree; applicants must already hold a doctoral degree or be on track to obtain one. Candidates should have research experience in life science fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, rehabilitation, sports health science, or psychology. Experience in epidemiology or biostatistics analysis is required, and programming experience with SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, or similar tools is preferred. Interest in frailty research in older adults is welcomed.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents including resume, list of achievements, statement of purpose, and any paper reprints. Submit by electronic application and/or postal mail to Shosuke Satake at the Frailty Research Department, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology. Online application is possible, and email inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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