Jobs

[Advanced Postdoc Program of IFReC, The University of Osaka]
The University of Osaka Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) is recruiting post-doctoral researchers for its Advanced Postdoc Program. This program offers three-year employment and funding (3 million yen per year) for original research to promising young researchers. Selected applicants have access to continually upgraded state-of-the-art facilities at IFReC for their research, including equipment for single-cell analysis. Furthermore, selected applicants can expect their research careers to develop immensely through invaluable guidance from their supervisor among IFReC's many distinguished Principal Investigators as well as through collaborative research with them. We look forward to receiving applications from ambitious young researchers.

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
- Doctorate degree obtained within the last 8 years
- International experience preferred

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]
All documents should be A4 or letter size and written in English.

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.)

For more information, please visit the following URL
Advanced Postdoc Program website: https://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/lp/apd/
IFReC website: https://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

RIKEN BioResource Research Center, Transcriptome-Epigenome Research Team　(Team Director: Naoki Kubo)https://tet.brc.riken.jp/en/

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher or Development Scientist to join the Transcriptome-Epigenome Research Team at the RIKEN BioResource Research Center (BRC), located in Tsukuba, Japan.

Our team develops and applies cutting-edge genomic and epigenomic technologies—including single-cell transcriptome, epigenome, and 3D genome profiling—to elucidate the functions of non-coding genomic regions and gene regulatory mechanisms in mammalian development and diseases. We are particularly interested in multilayered omics analyses using a wide variety of biological resources, such as mouse models, human ES/iPS cells, and organoids. We also actively pursue the development of novel experimental and computational methods.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to independently lead their own project(s) in close consultation with the team director. We welcome applicants with experience in experimental and/or computational approaches in epigenetics, especially those with an interest in single-cell multiomics analysis.

We are looking for a passionate researcher to join us in advancing epigenetics research together!

• Application deadline: August 18, 2025 (JST, strictly enforced)
• Start date: As early as possible from January 2026 (negotiable)

Contact: Naoki Kubo (naoki.kubo[at]riken.jp) Please replace [at] with @.
Online pre-interviews can be arranged upon request. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

For full details including employment terms and application procedures, please visit:
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20250603_1/index.html

RIKEN offers PI positions in RIKEN Early Career Leaders Program for highly talented junior researchers.

Job title

• RIKEN ECL Team Leader (roughly equivalent to early career professor)

• RIKEN ECL Unit Leader (roughly equivalent to associate professor/assistant professor)

Qualifications
Applicants should be junior researchers who have appropriate knowledge, experience, and abilities to supervise and promote research.

Research fields
Natural sciences (including mathematical science and information science) or research areas bordering/blending natural sciences with humanities and social sciences.

Research environment　

• Annual research budget
Team Leader: an average of 30 million yen per fiscal year
Unit Leader: an average of 10 million yen per fiscal year

Note: In addition to the annual research budget, initial expenses for a lab start-up will be provided.

• Women researchers will be eligible for the Sechi Kato Program and can receive up to 10 million yen in research funding per year in addition to the standard budget.

• Location
The location of the research will be at one of RIKEN's campuses in Japan where RIKEN's research centers are based.

Start of employment
Between August 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. (negotiable)
If you would like to start earlier than the above timeframe, you can negotiate.

Salary
• The ECL Team Leader’s annual salary: 10.92 million yen
• The ECL Unit Leader’s annual salary: 8.52 million yen
If the above salary amount is lower than that of the previous position, the annual salary amount may be adjusted based on a comprehensive consideration.

Deadline
• August 7, 2025(noon, Japan time)

For more information, please visit the website below.
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/programs/riken_ecl/call2025/