Job Information
- Organisation/Company: The University of Osaka
- Research Field: Other All
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Institute for Protein Research (IPR) is a research institute that conducts groundbreaking life science research based on the structure and function of proteins, using creative approaches and innovative technologies. As a Joint-Usage/Research Center, IPR also contributes to the scientific community by promoting collaborative research activities with domestic and international researchers. To develop above-mentioned activities as well as to explore novel areas of life science research, IPR is seeking for a successful researcher to fill a staff position in the Laboratory for Membrane Systems Biology.
The Laboratory for Membrane Systems Biology at this institute explores biological membranes that constitute cells and organelles. Biological membranes are known to be composed of a diverse array of several thousand to tens of thousands of distinct lipid species; however, in living cells, many aspects remain unclear regarding how these lipid molecules cooperate and function together with surrounding lipids and membrane proteins. The laboratory is developing large-scale screening and directed evolution of lipid-binding probes based on the CLiB (Cell surface Liposome Binding) assay, a unique technology to analyze protein–lipid interactions on the surface of yeast cells. In addition, the lab is conducting cutting-edge research by combining imaging-based analyses of the dynamics of intracellular organelle membranes, docking simulations using AlphaFold, and machine learning/AI analyses that leverage large-scale datasets.
The laboratory is seeking a highly motivated staff member who can provide leadership in ongoing projects. Candidates who are expected to complete their PhD by the start date are expected to acquire new experimental techniques, while candidates with several years of postdoctoral research experience are expected to play a central role in our laboratory’s projects on biological membrane research, making full use of their previous research experience.
Work content and job description
- Research in the areas described above.
- Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Osaka.
- Services of the Joint-Usage/Research Center.
- Administrative duties in IPR and The University of Osaka.
Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 565-0871 Osaka Yamadaoka, Suita-City 3-2
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:【Starting Date】January 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter; negotiable)
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126060970&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 4 million yen
Wages description: Based on “47．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Holidays: Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff”
Overtime and other explanations: *The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: *The position will be decided based on the responsibilities assigned to the successful applicant, taking into account the 14. Application Document 7. below and the applicant’s qualifications.
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 5 years from the starting date
*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 The University of Osaka Fixed-term Staff, etc.”
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 6 months
[Various systems]
Pay increase system: available
Bonus: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available (Mandatory retirement at the end of the fiscal year in which the employee turns 65)
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: Medical insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations
Employees' Pension Insurance: Employee's pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
【Employment Form】
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)
【Salary and Benefits】
Based on “47. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff Subject to New Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
【Insurance】
Medical insurance and employee's pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
Additional comments
Concerning work conditions other than the 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.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/
*The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
*Institute for Protein Research introduces Principal Investigator (PI) System.
Current staff of the Laboratory of Membrane Systems Biology
Professor (PI) Taki Nishimura
Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Assistant Professor (This open position)
Assistant Professor Mashun Onishi
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The University of Osaka
Country: Japan
City: Osaka
Contact
City: Osaka
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