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Three-Year Advanced Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Immunology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics and Bioimaging at Osaka University Osaka University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment for one year, renewable based on work continuation and performance evaluation for up to three years. Annual salary is ¥6,123,000–¥8,232,600, with stated annual income of approximately ¥6–9 million. Commuting allowance is provided. Housing, family, retirement allowances and bonuses are not provided. Health, employees' pension, workers' compensation and employment insurance are included.
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Osaka University
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Osaka University’s Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) is recruiting one full-time Specially Appointed Research Fellow for its Advanced Postdoctoral Program. This is a postdoctoral opportunity for promising early-career researchers working in immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics or bioimaging.
The appointment is based at Osaka University’s Suita Campus in Suita, Osaka, Japan. Researchers will have access to IFReC’s shared facilities, including advanced single-cell analyzers, and opportunities for guidance or collaboration with principal investigators across the center. The program is designed to support high-quality research and career development over a three-year employment period.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree obtained less than eight years before application. International experience is desirable. The appointment begins June 1, 2027, or another negotiable date, initially for one year and renewable for up to three years subject to work continuation and performance evaluation.
The annual basic salary is ¥6,123,000–¥8,232,600, with commuting allowance and social insurance coverage. Housing, family, retirement allowances and bonuses are not provided. Applications must arrive between November 2, 2026 and January 31, 2027. Candidates should submit an English application form, CV, publication and research-achievement list, past-research summary, proposed IFReC research plan, future research aspirations, and details for two recommenders by email.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment for one year, renewable based on work continuation and performance evaluation for up to three years. Annual salary is ¥6,123,000–¥8,232,600, with stated annual income of approximately ¥6–9 million. Commuting allowance is provided. Housing, family, retirement allowances and bonuses are not provided. Health, employees' pension, workers' compensation and employment insurance are included.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have obtained it less than eight years before applying. Research experience in immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics, or bioimaging is relevant. International experience is desirable. Applicants should submit documents in English, including a curriculum vitae, research-achievement list, past-research summary, proposed research plan and future research aspirations, and the names and contact details of two recommenders. Two recommendation letters are required if the applicant advances to the final selection.
How to apply
Download the application form from the IFReC Advanced Postdoctoral Program page and prepare all required documents in English. Email the application files to [email protected] with the subject “Application for advanced postdoc position.”
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