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Postdoc Opportunities in Computational Biology in Japan
Postdoc Positions in computational biology in japan
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Universities with open postdoc positions in computational biology in Japan include Kanazawa University and Osaka University.
Kanazawa University
Japan
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2 weeks ago
Kanazawa University’s Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI) is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a biophysics-focused project in computational science and multicellular tissue mechanics. The institute is a WPI research center developing world-leading bio-SPM technologies such as AFM and SICM, and this opening sits within an interdisciplinary environment spanning nanometrology, life science, supramolecular chemistry, and computational science. The successful candidate will contri...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
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2 weeks ago
Osaka University
Japan
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2 months ago
Osaka University’s Protein Design Laboratory at the Institute for Protein Research is recruiting a full-time specially appointed researcher (postdoctoral-equivalent) for research on the artificial design of novel functional proteins. The project focuses on protein design using computer-based approaches and biochemical experiments, with research fields including protein science, biophysics, and biochemistry. Both computational and experimental backgrounds are acceptable. Applicants must hold a do...
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Biology
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2 months ago
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Logomix Co., Ltd.
Japan
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2 weeks ago
Molecular Biology Researcher / Postdoc-Equivalent Position at Logomix Co., Ltd. (Tokyo University of Science spin-off) This opening is for a contract researcher/postdoc-equivalent role in the Research and Development Department of Logomix Co., Ltd. , a cell engineering startup working on large-scale genome construction technology and microorganism-based material production. The company is based in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan . The role centers on molecular biology , genetic engineering ...
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RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN’s Biocomputing Research Team at the Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting for contract positions in biocomputing, generative AI, autonomous robot labs, experimental automation, bioinformatics, robotics, and software . The team works across experimental automation, cell modeling, and AI development for scientific discovery, aiming to build an autonomous robot laboratory that integrates experimental robots, AI, simulation, and digital twin technologies. The opening includes m...
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
+9 more
2 months ago
Symbiosis Solutions Inc.
Japan
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2 months ago
Symbiobe Co., Ltd. is recruiting for multiple full-time positions in microbial process development and production technology in Kyoto, Japan . The work is centered on cultivation , mass production , scale-up , quality control , and application development using photosynthetic bacteria and other microbial technologies. This is a research-and-implementation environment where basic research, process development, production, and QA/QC are closely connected. The company says it is building culture pr...
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 months ago
Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 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
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