Project Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow)

in health sciences; Environmental science; Biological sciences; Medical sciences; Chemistry; Pharmacological sciences; Anthropology Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) 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] IRCN (Kiyoto Kasai Lab) is conducting a team science project to investigate the brain pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders, primarily schizophrenia, using multiscale data—including MRI and omics data—from humans and animal models. We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows (Project Researchers) who are eager to contribute to the field of translational psychiatry. https://ircn.jp/en Details of the business The IRCN (International Research Center for Neurointelligence) was established on October 10, 2017 with a 10-year mission: to create a new discipline at the interface of human and artificial intelligence from the perspective of neurodevelopment and its disorders. Great technical strides are prying open the black box of the brain, while artificial deep-learning algorithms can now defeat Go masters. Yet, we are still far from understanding the general and flexible intelligence characteristic of humans. IRCN seeks answers in the underlying principles of neural circuit development and how it goes awry in psychiatric disorders. This promises new insights for truly neuro-inspired artificial intelligence (A.I.) and innovative, computational approaches to better understanding the human condition. Ultimately, such an approach will encompass the fruits of human intelligence - the humanities and social sciences. Come share our quest, key collaborations, state-of-the-art core facilities and unique culture! [Work content and job description] Management of human peripheral blood samples, planning and conducting sample analyses, and writing scientific papers. In addition, analysis of human multi-layered data, or planning, conducting and analyzing translational studies using animal models. Scope of change: The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, or order them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment. Assigned department Existing departments [Work location] Address: 113-0033 Tokyo 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, The University of Tokyo Hongo Campus [Number of hired] Number of hired: 1 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-04-01 Starting date: 2027-04-01 Job content supplemental explanation: Start date is negotiable. Requirements Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen Wages description: Monthly salary of around JPY400,000 - JPY500,000 (Salary is to be determined according to qualifications, ability, experience, etc.) Working hours: 09:00-17:30 Break time: 12:00-12:45 Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3) Overtime and other explanations: [Working hours] Under the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to work 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Employment type: Contract employee Employment type description: Project Researcher (Fixed-term Project Researcher) Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: [Employment Period] From April 1, 2027 (start date negotiable) to March 31, 2028. [Contract Renewal] The contract may be renewed. In the event of renewal, it shall be on an annual basis. Renewal will be judged based on the budgetary situation, the progress of the work engaged in, remaining work at the end of the contract period, work performance, work attitude, health situation, and other factors. If renewed, the final date of the employment is March 31, 2030, or three years from the date of hire, whichever comes first. Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: 14 days from the date of hiring. [Various systems] Pay increase system: Not available Bonus: Not available Retirement allowances: Not available Transportation expenses: Available ＊If condition apply, up to JPY55,000 per month. [Insurance] Employees' Health Insurance: Available ＊The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association (文部科学省共済組合, Monbukagakusho Kyosai Kumiai) Employees' Pension Insurance: Available ＊The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association (文部科学省共済組合, Monbukagakusho Kyosai Kumiai) Worker's accident insurance: Available Employment insurance: Available Others: Available [Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace] Smoking is prohibited on the premises (smoking areas are located outside) [Supplementary explanation of compensation] 【Paid Leaves】Annual paid leaves, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc Additional comments (1) Travel cost will not be paid in screening process. (2) For details on work conditions, please see the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Fixed-term Project Academic and Administrative Staff. https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/rules_main.html (3) The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality and actively encourages women to apply. Especially, IRCN’s open recruitment process is guided by a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Applications are evaluated with DEI principles in mind, and when candidates receive equivalent evaluation scores, preference may be given to women or international researchers. (4) If you are personally under contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or if you receive substantial benefits (financial or otherwise) from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technologies that are designated as controlled technologies, possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as a member of the University's academic or administrative staff as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: The University of Tokyo Country: Japan City: Tokyo Contact City: Tokyo