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Universities with open positions in biomaterials in Japan include National Institute for Materials Science, Ritsumeikan University and Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Foundation.
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Polymer Biomaterials for Medical Applications at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) , Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. The position is in the Polymer and Biomaterials Research Center, Biopolymer Group , with research focused on the development of polymer biomaterials for medical applications. The project includes polymer synthesis , gel fabrication , property evaluation, cell culture tests , and animal experiments , with applications in regenerative m...
1 week ago
Ritsumeikan University
Japan
2 weeks ago
Ritsumeikan University’s Synchrotron Radiation Center (SR Center) is recruiting a Research Staff / Researcher / Senior Researcher for an AI for Science project focused on synchrotron radiation. The position is based at the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus, Shiga Prefecture, Japan , and is a fixed-term contract role within the Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Technology. The project aims to advance the use of AI in synchrotron radiation through two main goals: an AI concierge to support u...
2 weeks ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
2 weeks ago
PhD position in Nanomedicine at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in research at the intersection of nanoscience, materials science, and biomedical applications. The project title suggests a focus on nanomedicine, which may involve the design, characterization, and biological evaluation of nanoscale materials or platforms for health-related applications. The position is hosted at INMA, a research institute focused on nanosc...
2 weeks ago
Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Foundation
Japan
2 weeks ago
Open call for a postdoctoral researcher at the Nanomedical Innovation Center of the Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Foundation in Kanagawa, Japan . The project is part of Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Academic Transformation Areas (B) (R8-10), Project A01, “Construction of a Molecular Basis for the Implementation of Intracellular Shuttles.” The research aims to clarify the molecular structure, properties, and functions needed for intracellular shuttles and to establish molecular des...
2 weeks ago
National Institute of Health Sciences
Closing soon
Japan
2 months ago
Closing soon
Fixed-term researcher opening at the National Institute of Health Sciences in Japan, in the Medical Devices Department . This is a postdoc-equivalent research position focused on medical technology evaluation , especially the non-clinical performance evaluation of medical devices and medical materials. The department’s work includes research on the chemical and physical properties, mechanical stability, and biocompatibility of medical devices and materials, as well as experimental manufacturing,...
2 months ago
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
2 months ago
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) is recruiting two research fellows / researcher positions in the Kurisawa Laboratory within the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Medical Science Research Area. The position is focused on biomaterials science , polymer chemistry , cell biology , medical pharmacy , and experimental animal science . The stated duties include synthesis of biomaterials , cell experiments , and animal experiments , making this a strong fit f...
2 months ago
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
2 months ago
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is recruiting for Open positions in plant regenerative developmental biology in the Biological Design Unit in Okinawa, Japan. The post is at the postdoctoral scholar / staff scientist level and focuses on plant molecular biology and physiology , with an emphasis on plant regeneration, developmental biology, synthetic biology, biomaterials, stem cell biology, and metabolic engineering. The unit studies plant development through highl...
2 months ago
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Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Graduate School of Engineering Science Osaka University Osaka Japan
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Hydrogel
Biofabrication
Associate Professor
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Nanomaterials In Biomedical Engineering
Professor
Kyushu University
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Regenerative Medicine
Biomaterial
Drug Delivery
Kyushu University
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Mineralogy
Bone Regeneration
Biomineralization
Bone Biology
Graduate School of Engineering Science Osaka University Osaka Japan
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Hydrogel
Biofabrication
Hokkaido University
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Periodontics
Biomaterial
Biomineralization
Bone Regeneration

JASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.

The YLP MEXT Scholarship supports mid-career professionals to pursue selected one-year master's-level Young Leaders' Program courses at designated universities in Japan.

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program supports full-time master's study in development-related fields at selected institutions in Asia and the Pacific for students from ADB borrowing member countries.
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