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Details: https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/employment/ Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University invites applications for a full-time, tenured Professor position. We encourage applicants who have shown world-class excellence in life science research. The successful candidate will organize a research group and teach in the Division of Biological Science. Duties: 1) Classes for graduate and undergraduate courses*; 2) Research supervision for master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations; 3) Administration and management tasks; 4) Other ordinary duties.
*Possible undergraduate courses to be taught include:
*Each course is equivalent to one 90-minute lecture per week for 15 weeks.
(Scope of change): Qualifications: 1) Doctoral degree in any field of life science (e.g., biology, agriculture, medicine, or pharmacy) 2) Demonstrated ability to advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to obtain the degree 3) Willingness to participate in teaching courses for Japanese and international undergraduate and graduate students, and administrative duties 4) Strong expertise and evidence of success in life science research 5) English fluency sufficient to teach and guide international students 6) Japanese language proficiency is mandatory
Term: Work location: Affiliation: Employment conditions: Application Requirements: 1) Full curriculum vitae with a photo attached, country of citizenship, university graduation date. 2) List of research achievements— please separate original papers from the others 3) Summary of research experience— about 1,100 words (English) or 2,000 characters (Japanese) 4) Proposal for future research plans— about 550 words (English) or 1,000 characters (Japanese) 5) Statement of teaching philosophy, addressing the applicant’s ability to integrate creative thinking into the courses taught— about 550 words (English) or 1,000 characters (Japanese) 6) Evidence of achievements 1. Research grants received (2021-2025) 2. Invited lectures at and organization of international conferences (2021-2025) 3. Other participation in symposia, workshops and educational courses (2021-2025) 4. Activities in academic societies, prizes and awards 7) Three personal references from internationally recognized researchers with contact details 8) Pdf files of five key articles (original papers only)
Application Procedure: Selection: 1) Short-listing through application review 2) Interview Note: Only short-listed candidates will be notified via email for further instructions
Contact: Application deadline: October 30, 2025 Others: If you have interrupted or delayed your research activities in the past due to childbirth, childcare, caregiving, illness, or other reasons, you may indicate this on your CV. At Nagoya University, you will not be unfairly evaluated for including this information. In November 2021, in accordance with the clarification of the scope of control for “deemed exports" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA"), some provision of sensitive technology to faculty members and students by universities and research institutions has become subject to control under the FEFTA. Consistently with this change, when applying for faculty positions or to study at the University, faculty, staff, and students will be required to submit a “Declaration of applicable specific categories" based on the “Flowchart for determining applicable specific categories" if you meet the conditions. Please, download the form below and submit it. Name of recruiting organization: For more information: http://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ |
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2025-09-08 | 2025-10-30 | ||||||||||
Details: https://www.med.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/outline/advertise.html Position Affiliation Research Job description • Research in the fields of molecular biology or related fields. • Education responsibilities include lectures, practical training, and research supervision in the following schools - Bachelor courses of School of Medicine, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. - Master and Doctoral courses of Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Eligibility Requirements • The applicant should hold a doctorate degree in a field of science related to this posting. • The applicant should have strong enthusiasm for education and research. • The applicant should have outstanding research achievements in a field of science related to molecular biology. • The applicant should have excellent communication skills in English and Japanese. Start of employment Employment status Reappointment evaluation items 1. Educational activities such as lectures, practical training and research supervision. 2. Research activities such as scientific paper publications, conference presentations, research fund acquisition, etc. 3. Contribution to Kanazawa University and the scientific community. Deadline of application Working condition and treatment *Salary will be calculated on an annual salary basis. Required Documents 1. Letter of recommendation 2. Curriculum vitae (Form 1) 3. List of publications and activities (Form 2) 4. Major papers: 3 5. Description of the applicant's main achievements and aspirations for research and education (free style, within 2 pages of A4 paper). *The above documents will not be returned even after the selection process. Where to submit documents (submitted by mail or email) [By postal mail] [If sending by email] Contact persons for inquiries For job description Additional statement 1. Kanazawa University is working to improve faculty members’ teaching skills in English and strengthen English education on the premise of increasing the number of subjects offered in English. 2. Kanazawa University promotes the development of diversity in the research and education environment. 3. The Faculty of Medicine welcomes applications from female researchers in accordance with the purport of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society 4. During the selection process, we may ask the applicant to come to our university and ask for a lecture (Travel expenses are not provided). |
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2025-09-03 | 2025-10-31 | ||||||||||
Details: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20250822_1/index.html Research Field and Overview -Laboratory for Intracellular Dynamic Structure of Molecules (tentative)
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Job description (Work at Laboratory for Intracellular Dynamic Structure of Molecules (tentative)) • Team Director will contribute to the advancement of structural life sciences as a whole, with a focus on NMR. (Work at NMR Operation Team) • Team Director has responsibility to operate the NMR facilities in IMS. (Common tasks for both teams) • Team Director will oversee and smoothly manage the research team and NMR Operation Team. • Team Director provides accurate instructions, guidance, and advice to researchers and technical staff, etc. and promote research by the research team and NMR Operation Team at a high level. • Team Director will earn external research funding. • The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
Qualification • PhD holder with the appropriate knowledge, experience and achievements to oversee and advance the research described under Research Field and Overview. • Ability to manage research teams and provide guidance to team members, and capabilities that will advance the laboratories’ research. • Experience managing and operating NMR equipment. *In principle, this is a full-time RIKEN position, but candidates interested in a cross-appointment, etc. should contact us.
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2025-08-22 | 2025-10-22 | ||||||||||
The Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka invites applications for a professorship from candidates engaged in all areas of biological sciences and their related interdisciplinary fields. We seek individuals who can conduct outstanding and original research and demonstrate leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidates will be responsible for teaching in general education courses across the university, as well as in undergraduate and graduate programs. Position: Professor Number of Position: Three Affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science Work Location: Toyonaka campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, Japan) Specialized Field: Biological sciences Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to lead a research group and - conduct research on the Biological Science, - actively participate in education for graduate and undergraduate students and perform other university-related duties. Qualifications: [Essential] Applicants must have: i) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field/s ii) Sufficient research achievements and activity iii) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency Starting Date: On or after April 1, 2026 (the actual starting date is negotiable) Term of Employment: No fixed term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age) Probationary Period: 6 months Application Deadline: Must arrive no later than October 6, 2025 (Japan Standard Time) Additional Information: After appointment, two faculty members, either an Associate Professor, an Associate Professor (Lecturer) or an Assistant Professor (limited term), can be recruited to form a new research group. Details: For detailed information and submission documents, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the website ( https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruit/ ). |
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2025-08-20 | 2025-10-06 | ||||||||||
The Sika Zheng lab http://zhenglab.ucr.edu and the Center for RNA Biology and Medicine https://rna.ucr.edu/ at the University of California Riverside are seeking a motivated scientist who is curious and passionate about science. • The position will lead projects to investigate the emerging roles of alternative splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay in neuronal longevity, axon formation, and neurodegeneration, built upon recent discoveries in the Zheng lab.
• An amazing opportunity for training in neuroscience and RNA biology with an emphasis on cutting-edge cell and molecular biology, imaging, genome editing, genetics, biochemistry, ribogenomics, and informatics approaches. • Strong background in RNA, neurobiology, computational biology, genomics, cell death, and mouse genetics is highly preferred. Motivated scientists of different backgrounds are welcome! • Staff scientist proficient in specialized areas like in utero electroporation, single-cell technologies, genome editing, cell death, genomics, stem cells, RNA binding proteins, computational biology, and biochemistry are also encouraged to apply. • We enthusiastically support scientists for their career advancement. • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, typically exceeding NIH NRSA stipends by 2 steps. Please send CV, a statement of research experience and interest (2-3 pages), representative publications, and contact information for three references to sikaz[at]ucr.edu (Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails) in a single PDF file. Please arrange three reference letters to be sent separately. University of California Riverside has a vibrant research environment, including 10 NAS members and 2 Nobel Laureates. Situated within the state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Research Building, the Zheng lab is fully equipped with modern instruments. The campus is located at a prime position of Southern California BioHub near other UC universities, research institutions, and biotech industries. Riverside is a wonderful place to live, providing ample cultural and entertainment opportunities in a safe and comfortable community with affordable housing and living expenses. About an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or mountain hiking trails, Riverside offers all the cultural advantages of any U.S. city, together with the amazing all-year-round weather of sunny Southern California. |
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2025-07-31 | 2025-10-31 | ||||||||||
[Advanced Postdoc Program of IFReC, The University of Osaka] 1. Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow as Specially Appointed Researcher (full-time) 2. Affiliation: Immunology Frontier Research Center, The University of Osaka (Japan) 3. Number of positions: Postdoctoral Researcher x3 4. Research field: Immunology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics and Bioimaging 5. Qualifications 6. Work location: Suita Campus, The University of Osaka in Osaka, Japan 7. Research grant: JPY 3M per year 8. Start date: After January 1, 2026 (Start date of work is negotiable.) 9. Period of employment: Up to 3 years from the date of hire (Single year contract, renewable upon annual evaluation.) 10. Insurances: Enrollment in Healthcare Insurance, Employment Insurance, Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance
[Application and Selection] 1. Application period: Until the posts are filled 2. Application submission: Submit the required documents listed below as email attachments to the IFReC Research Planning & Management Office: recruit[at]ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp *Please replace [at] with @ when addressing Emails, Email subject line: Application for advanced postdoc position 3. Selection process: Document screening, and interview for successful applicants of the document screening
[Required documents] 1. Application form (downloadable from the Advanced Postdoc Program website) * Write the names (maximum 3) of the Principal Investigators whom you would like to work with at IFReC 2. Curriculum vitae (education and work experience) 3. List of publication 4. Summary of previous research 5. Research plan and statement of ambitions for your future research at IFReC 6. Names, affiliations, and contact information of two references (You will be asked to submit two reference letters if you are selected as a finalist.)
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2025-07-03 | 2025-10-03 |