Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Position Summary
The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) Bio2Q Center at Keio University (hereafter referred to as "Bio2Q") is recruiting postdoctoral researchers for FY2026. We look forward to receiving applications from creative, highly motivated scientists who will dynamically engage in Bio2Q research activities.Outline
The WPI program promotes the establishment of research centers that attract world-class researchers, implement changes in the existing academic system, and forge new academic fields.
Bio2Q will address the question of how human homeostasis is regulated by the epithelial, immune, neural, and metabolic systems, with an emphasis on microbiome analysis. The center will thereby establish a new form of life science aimed at understanding human multiorgan homeodynamics at resolutions higher than those achieved so far. Bio2Q will implement quantum computing together with artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze multiomics data and elucidate the multiorgan interaction pathways underlying human disease. Furthermore, we will also establish a reverse-translation workflow to decipher the causal relationships within the newly uncovered pathways.
Bio2Q Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to foster globally active researchers and will provide creative, independent scientists with a place where they can autonomously conduct research on a topic within the Bio2Q scope.Bio2Q Website
https://www.bio2q.keio.ac.jpBio2Q Outline
https://www.jsps.go.jp/file/storage/e-toplevel/04\_project\_plans/0-17Bio2Q\_e.pdfBio2Q Concept
https://www.jsps.go.jp/file/storage/e-toplevel/04\_project\_plans/1-17Bio2Q\_e.pdfIn line with the WPI missions of globalization and diversity, when applicants are judged to be equally qualified based on fair and impartial criteria, international and female applicants will be given preference. The official language of the center is English.
Work content and job description
We are seeking those with relevancy to the research areas of the Bio2Q in the fields of science and technology such as Mathematical Sciences (pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, information science, artificial intelligence, etc.), Biology (cell biology(protein damage and cell repair), developmental biology, structural biology, microbiology, molecular biology(Primate proteostasis, protein disaggregation) imaging and measuring,
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etc.), and Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (neural science, immunology, oncology, genome science, etc.).
*We currently welcome chemists who can synthesize and analyze microbiome-derived metabolites.
The research fields and host laboratories are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XxRYHpcWqpatGSZF8cEnX6orIIS6gT\_7Assigned department
Existing departments
WPI Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (Bio2Q)
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
Others - Others
Human biology, Microbiology, Cell biology(Protein damage and cell repair), Structural biology, Molecular biology(Primate proteostasis, Protein disaggregation)
Others - Others
Microbiome, Neural science, Immunology, Oncology, Genome science, Pharmacy
Others - Others
Quantum computing science, Computer science, Information science, Artificial intelligence
Wages
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 7 million yen
The annual salary will correspond to years of experience, ability, and performance.
Model annual salary: 6,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Days off include Sundays, national holidays, year-end/New Year holidays, and Keio University holidays (January 10, etc.). Working on Sundays and holidays may sometimes be required.
Overtime and other explanations : Work hours: 40 weekly work hours (negotiable)
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Description
Applicants must fulfill all three of the following conditions:
- Applicants must be prepared to proactively pursue a research topic within the context of Bio2Q.
- Applicants must have been awarded a Ph.D. or expect to be awarded a Ph.D. by the time of their appointment.
- Applicants must be able to start work in FY2026 (as soon as possible after September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027). *Dates negotiable
Employment Type
Contract employee
Full-time
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
- Three years from the start date (The start date should be as early as possible after September 1, 2026, and is negotiable depending on the circumstances of the applicant.
- The contract is a one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable every fiscal year subject to review through March 31, 2032.
Probationary period absent
Work location
160-8582 Tokyo Shinjuku-ku, Shinanomachi 35
Applicants will work at host laboratories within the Bio2Q research center. The main campus is Keio University School of Medicine (Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), but locations may differ depending on the host laboratory.
Compensation
Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Overtime allowance, bonuses, and retirement allowance are not provided.
Relocation allowance provided.
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Online interview is available.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Description
The posting remains open until the positions are filled.
Application period
2026/06/10~2027/03/31 Deadline for receipt
The posting remains open until the positions are filled.
Application method
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Applicants who pass the initial application-based screening will be interviewed in English and will need to pass an additional screening where they give a public seminar (in English). For those unable to come in person, interviews may be conducted online.
Notification of result
We will notify you of the results of your selection by email.
Contact details
Keio University
Keio University Bio2Q
The Personnel and Public Relations Team
bio2q_recruiting(at)info.keio.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
Keio University promotes gender equality.
The personal information provided by applicants will be kept confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.
