OUTLINE OF THE ADVANCED POSTDOC PROGRAM

Job Description

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 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.

Details

1. Position: Specially Appointed Researcher (full-time)
2. Affiliation: Immunology Frontier Research Center, The University of Osaka
3. Number of positions: Postdoctoral Researcher x1
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. Salary and Benefits:
   Annual Salary: JPY 6.1M – 8.2 M 
   *Amount to be decided according to the responsibilities assigned based on the applicant’s qualifications. 
   Commuting allowance 
   *Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the above-mentioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.
   Other salary details are based on the “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff (Specially appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System.” 
   https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
8. Start date: After June 1, 2027　Start date of work is negotiable.
9. Period of employment: 1 year from the date of hire (renewable up to 3 years)
   *Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuity of work and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”
10. Probation period: 6 months
11. Working hours etc.: Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff”
    https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
    The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
12. Insurance etc.: Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance, Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance
13. Others
    Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff" and/or related regulations.
    https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html 
    Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change.
    In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
    “Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.
    We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates. 
    The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female academic staff members.
    https://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/about/
14. Recruiter: National University Corporation The University of Osaka

GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION IN FY2026

Application Period

 From November 1, 2026, to the end of January 2027

Selection Process

Document screening, and interview for successful applicants of the document screening

Application Submission

Submit the required documents below as email attachments to the IFReC Research Planning & Management Office: recruit @ ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp, 
Email subject line: Application for advanced postdoc position

Required Documents

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

• Download Application form
  *Write the names (maximum 3) of the Principal Investigators whom you would like to work with at IFReC
• Curriculum vitae (education and work experience)
• List of publication
• Summary of previous research
• Research plan and statement of ambitions for your future research at IFReC
• 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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