Job Information
- Organisation/Company: National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Physiological Sciences
- Research Field: Technology; Pharmacological sciences; Ethics in health sciences; Chemistry; Biological sciences; Anthropology; Environmental science; Agricultural sciences; Neurosciences; Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Application Deadline: 30 Nov 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 National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) is an inter-university research institute in basic medicine dedicated to elucidating the fundamental mechanisms of human life phenomena. In this call for applications, we seek an outstanding researcher who tackles the fundamental principles of life within the broad framework of molecular and cellular physiology. Specifically, we expect candidates to pursue research characterized by both depth and breadth that extends beyond the analysis of isolated molecular structures or elementary processes, integrating biological phenomena across scales from molecules and cells to higher-order physiological functions.
We warmly welcome applications from dynamic, early- to mid-career researchers—including overseas postdoctoral fellows aiming for independence—who possess a solid scholarly foundation resilient to transient technological trends while flexibly incorporating state-of-the-art approaches such as spatial omics and advanced data analytics, and who are capable of shaping the future of this field with a medium- to long-term vision. Candidates are expected to hold an internationally recognized record of excellence in the aforementioned field and possess a strong commitment to generating new synergies through active dialogue and collaboration with researchers across other divisions within the Institute.
Work content and job description
Upon appointment, the successful candidate will lead inter-university collaborative research projects—a central mission of NIPS—and actively contribute to graduate education as a faculty member at SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies). The initial laboratory infrastructure allocated upon arrival includes one Assistant Professor position, one position for either a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor or a Specially Appointed Researcher (NIPS Research Fellow), and one assigned NIPS technical staff member.
Furthermore, an expansion of the laboratory infrastructure (such as the allocation of an additional faculty/staff position) will be considered based on outstanding research achievements and other relevant factors evaluated during the five-year term renewal review or related evaluations. (For further details, please contact Contacts for inquiries (b) "Regarding Research Contents.")
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
444-8585 Aichi 38 Nishigonaka Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8585, Japan (National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences)
(Upon hiring) Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, NIPS, NINS
(Range of change) Workplace designated by NINS
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Professor, 1 position(s)
Job content supplemental explanation: As early as possible after April 1, 2027.
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 8 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be determined based on NINS’s payment standards, and according to career, ability, and other factors (Annual salary system is applied: approximately 8,000,000 to 11,000,000 JPY, depending on career and achievements). The mandatory retirement age is 65. We are flexible regarding cross-appointments and concurrent positions. Other conditions will be determined as stipulated by NINS.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: Full-time
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Five years. Renewable after a qualification review.
Details are described at: https://www.nips.ac.jp/recruit/index.html (Japanese only).
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
[Various systems]
Transportation expenses: available
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Other conditions will be determined as stipulated by NINS.
Additional comments
[Other]
(1) Promotion of Diversity
(a) NIPS complies with the Act on Equal Employment Opportunities. We aim to build a research environment where diverse individuals can maximize their potential, regardless of nationality, gender, or age. We actively welcome applications from researchers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
(b) NIPS gives hiring priority to female applicants when they are recognized as equivalent during performance evaluations.
(c) Maternity, childcare, or nursing care leave is taken into consideration, if applicants clearly indicate the period of leave on their CV or other documents.
(2) Handling of personal information
Personal information pertaining to applications will be managed appropriately in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related rules of NINS. It will be used only for the purpose of selection and employment.
(3) Scholarship repayment program
NINS has introduced the scholarship repayment program for young researchers. If a researcher meets the requirements and be approved under this system, NINS will repay part of the scholarship to Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) on behalf of the researcher.
Details are described at: https://www.nins.jp/about/folder7/dairihenkan.html (Japanese only).
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Physiological Sciences
Country: Japan
City: Aichi
