Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 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
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute for Advanced Biosciences (IAB) at Keio University is inviting applications for the "Keio IAB Young Independent Research Fellow" position. This program targets early-career researchers (within approximately seven years of obtaining their doctorate) who wish to pursue independent research themes as a Principal Investigator. Appointees will receive an annual research budget of approximately 2 million JPY and are eligible to apply for external funding, such as KAKENHI grants. We welcome original research proposals across the broad spectrum of biosciences and life sciences—spanning computational and experimental approaches, as well as basic and applied research—that leverage IAB’s extensive state-of-the-art facilities. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, multi-omics, AI, computational life science, systems biology, synthetic biology, microbiology, biomaterials, cancer research, medical science, and environmental life science. Applications are welcome from those expecting to receive their doctorate by the time of appointment and from researchers currently residing overseas; applications may be submitted in either Japanese or English. Informal inquiries prior to application and preliminary consultations with potential mentors are also welcome.
Work content and job description
Conduct independent and flexible research with the drive to lead the next generation of bioscience.
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location: 997-0017 Yamagata Nihonkoku 403-1, Daihoji Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Biolab Building or the surrounding area
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01
Starting date: 2027-04-01
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126080864&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 7 million yen
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Employment type: Others (Full-Time Job)
Contract period: Nontenured (4/1/2027-3/31/2030)
There is a possibility of contract renewal after the contract period, subject to performance evaluation.
Probationary period: absent
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 7 million yen
Working hours: 09:00-17:00
Employment type: Others (Full-Time Job)
Contract period: Nontenured (4/1/2027-3/31/2030)
There is a possibility of contract renewal after the contract period, subject to performance evaluation.
Probationary period: absent
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Annual research budget of approximately 2 million JPY (eligible to apply for external funding, such as KAKENHI grants)
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Keio University
Country: Japan
City: Yamagata
