Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Umeda Lab is a new laboratory starting from August 2026. The lab focuses on the further development of high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), including ultrafast imaging and nanomechanical measurements of biological samples. Our goal is to develop advanced AFM technologies and use them to uncover previously unresolved biological phenomena.
Conventional HS-AFM has typically been limited to frame rates of approximately 5–20 fps. Through recent technological developments, however, we are now achieving ultrafast imaging at frame rates exceeding 100 fps. We are also developing three-dimensional force-mapping techniques to measure the nanomechanical properties of biomolecules at the submolecular level.
Recent publications: https://researchmap.jp/UM8456?lang=en
We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and ambitious individual who is interested in working in a diverse and collaborative research environment. We will consider candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and related fields. Experience with AFM is not required, but candidates should be willing to learn and actively engage in AFM measurements. We particularly welcome applicants who can prepare novel biological samples that have not previously been studied using HS-AFM.
The successful candidate will conduct ultrafast AFM imaging, nanomechanical measurements, and biological sample preparation. The position will also involve developing and conducting an independent research project, writing scientific manuscripts, and presenting research findings at seminars and conferences. Umeda Lab provides an open, collaborative research environment, working with laboratories within the NanoLSI, as well as researchers in Japan and abroad.
Work content and job description
Umeda Lab is a new laboratory starting from August 2026. The lab focuses on the further development of high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), including ultrafast imaging and nanomechanical measurements of biological samples. Our goal is to develop advanced AFM technologies and use them to uncover previously unresolved biological phenomena.
Conventional HS-AFM has typically been limited to frame rates of approximately 5–20 fps. Through recent technological developments, however, we are now achieving ultrafast imaging at frame rates exceeding 100 fps. We are also developing three-dimensional force-mapping techniques to measure the nanomechanical properties of biomolecules at the submolecular level.
Recent publications: https://researchmap.jp/UM8456?lang=en
We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and ambitious individual who is interested in working in a diverse and collaborative research environment. We will consider candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and related fields. Experience with AFM is not required, but candidates should be willing to learn and actively engage in AFM measurements. We particularly welcome applicants who can prepare novel biological samples that have not previously been studied using HS-AFM.
The successful candidate will conduct ultrafast AFM imaging, nanomechanical measurements, and biological sample preparation. The position will also involve developing and conducting an independent research project, writing scientific manuscripts, and presenting research findings at seminars and conferences. Umeda Lab provides an open, collaborative research environment, working with laboratories within the NanoLSI, as well as researchers in Japan and abroad.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 920-1192 Ishikawa Ishikawa Kanazawashi Kakumamachi
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2026-08-17 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Umeda Lab is a new laboratory starting from August 2026. The lab focuses on the further development of high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), including ultrafast imaging and nanomechanical measurements of biological samples. Our goal is to develop advanced AFM technologies and use them to uncover previously unresolved biological phenomena.
Conventional HS-AFM has typically been limited to frame rates of approximately 5–20 fps. Through recent technological developments, however, we are now achieving ultrafast imaging at frame rates exceeding 100 fps. We are also developing three-dimensional force-mapping techniques to measure the nanomechanical properties of biomolecules at the submolecular level.
Recent publications: https://researchmap.jp/UM8456?lang=en
We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and ambitious individual who is interested in working in a diverse and collaborative research environment. We will consider candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and related fields. Experience with AFM is not required, but candidates should be willing to learn and actively engage in AFM measurements. We particularly welcome applicants who can prepare novel biological samples that have not previously been studied using HS-AFM.
The successful candidate will conduct ultrafast AFM imaging, nanomechanical measurements, and biological sample preparation. The position will also involve developing and conducting an independent research project, writing scientific manuscripts, and presenting research findings at seminars and conferences. Umeda Lab provides an open, collaborative research environment, working with laboratories within the NanoLSI, as well as researchers in Japan and abroad.
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126080974&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 5 million yen
Working hours: 08:30-17:00
Break time: 12:00-12:45
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and new year holidays (Dec. 29-Jan.3)
Overtime and other explanations:
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: Full-time
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Period of Employment: Starting from August 1st, 2026, or as early as possible if later.
Duration of Employment: One year (The contract could be renewed every year until a maximum of three years has elapsed from the date of hire)
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
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Insurance
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Terms and Conditions [Details of salary, Working Hours, Holidays, Period of Employment and Insurance, etc.]
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (full-time)
Institution: Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI)
Working Hours: 8:30 – 17:00 (recess 45 minutes) 38 hours and 45 minutes a week
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and new year holidays (Dec. 29-Jan.3)
Compensation: Employment status: Adjunct employee of Kanazawa University (full-time worker)
Salary: Approximately 4.2 to 4.5 million yen per year
Leave, allowances, etc. shall be as prescribed in the Rules of Employment and Salaries for Part-time Employees
Eligibility to Social insurance: Yes（Health insurance and welfare pension）
Eligibility to Unemployment insurance: Yes
Additional comments
1) The website below provides information about employment regulations. https://nanolsi.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/staff/rules/
2) Kanazawa University actively promotes gender equality in the workplace. For details, see the following URL: https://cdl.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/
3) At NanoLSI, many female researchers are actively engaged in research activities. For details, see the following URL: https://nanolsi.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/research/diversity/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Kanazawa University
Country: Japan
City: Ishikawa
Contact
City: Ishikawa