PhD Opportunities in Cell Biology in Japan

Phd Positions in cell biology in japan

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The open PhD positions in cell biology in Japan listed here are at RIKEN.

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RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Research Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting one Researcher, Special Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The fixed-term position is available from April 1, 2027 or by consultation and will study fundamental principles governing cells and multicellular populations. The team combines mathematical science and life science to investigate order formation in living systems, including cellular pola...

Cell Biology
Biophysics
Biology
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4 days ago

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RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting a Researcher, Special Researcher, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The position focuses on physical biology , biophysics , theoretical biology , continuum mechanics , active matter , and related mathematical physics approaches to understand how order emerges in cells and multicellular tissues. The team combines theory and experiment to address problems in cell biology and d...

Cell Biology
Materials Science
Biophysics
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2 months ago

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is accepting applications for its PhD Program in a cross-disciplinary science and technology environment in Okinawa, Japan. This is a PhD opening for applicants with a bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent degree completed before enrollment. The program is research-focused and does not use written entrance exams. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online Admissions Workshop as part of the selection process. Applicants...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
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1 week ago

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HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd.

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HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd. is recruiting researchers for a cancer screening technology project based on biosensors , nematode experiments , molecular biology, AI, and data science. The position is centered on the development of N-NOSE , described as a primary cancer screening test using nematodes, with work spanning research planning, experiment design, data analysis, academic writing, conference presentations, intellectual property creation, and collaboration with universities, hospitals, and...

Computer Science
Data Science
Molecular Biology
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2 months ago

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RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting for the AI Biology Research Team in Kobe, Japan. This is a fixed-term research opening for a Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate working on AI biology , experimental automation , research automation , and laboratory automation . The team’s projects focus on building AI scientists and robotic laboratories that can handle hypothesis generation, experimental strategy, experimental design, experiment execution, result int...

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
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2 months ago

Living costs in Japan

Estimated costs in Japan.

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Japan

Dining Out & Social

Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

¥4.5k

$30/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

¥30.0k

$200/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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University of Tsukuba

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University of Tsukuba

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Japan

Research Interests

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Kansai Medical University

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Research Interests

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University of Tokyo

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National Institute of Genetics

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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