Job 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.
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
Kiyoto Kasai Lab at International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo, Institutes for Advanced Study
Job type
Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
Life Science - Pathophysiologic neuroscience
Wages
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Monthly salary of around JPY400,000 - JPY500,000 (Salary is to be determined according to qualifications, ability, experience, etc.)
Working hours
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.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(Required)
- PhD in molecular biology or a related field (or expected to obtain one)
Work experience
(Required)
- Ability to communicate in English
- Ability to conduct research in a cooperative manner
(Preferred)
- Experience in bioinformatics analysis, MRI data acquisition or analysis, or research related to psychiatric disorders
Employment Type
Contract employee
Project Researcer (Fixed-term Project Researcher)
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
[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 present
14 days from the date of hiring.
Work location
113-0033 Tokyo 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, The University of Tokyo Hongo Campus
Compensation
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
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Interviews can also be conducted online.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
Start date is negotiable.
Application period
2026/11/04~2026/11/30 Deadline for receipt
Once a suitable candidate has been selected, the recruitment process will be closed.
Application method
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission
Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
Other online application forms
- Cover letter in English or Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in English
Please download and use the University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format. (https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html)
- Publication list
- Two letters of recommendation in English
Please submit your application to the following address by the application deadline.
Interested applicants should send application materials to: kasaik-office#umin.ac.jp with the email title "Application for the Postdoctoral Fellow Position at IRCN".
Please replace # with @ before using this email address.
Return of application documents
Others
Submitted documents will not be returned. Personal information is handled carefully according to the Privacy Policy of the University of Tokyo, and will be used only for the job selection process.
JREC-IN Portal web application
Not available
E-mail Application
Accept
kasaik-office(at)umin.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Recruiting Institution's Web application system
Not available
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or via video).
Notification of result
If your application passes the screening, you will be contacted by email for an interview.
Contact details
The University of Tokyo
Kiyoto Kasai Lab, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo
Kaoru Nakajima
kasaik-office(at)umin.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
- Travel cost will not be paid in screening process.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
