Postdoctoral positions available (general life sciences, organic chemistry etc.)
Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation
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[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute of Microbial Chemistry (IMC) invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. We are looking for researchers who are interested in and are enthusiastic about any of the following research themes written below. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, regardless of the fields of research. We are conducting basic research on microbial infections and cancer, and are developing new medicines for infectious diseases and cancer by utilizing the potential of microorganisms and the power of synthetic organic chemistry.
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
[Work content and job description]
Fields of Research:
① Biology of cancer and infectious diseases
② Development of new antimicrobial agents
③ Development of new anti-cancer agents
④ Organic chemical synthesis of natural products and related compounds
⑤ Structural biology of pharmaceuticals and target molecules
etc.
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
141-0021 Tokyo 3-14-23 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo
Institute of Microbial Chemistry
[Number of hired]
Number of hired:2 person(s)
Number of hired description:1 or 2 people
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Hiring dates are tentative. (Negotiable)
[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 5 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, and paid vacations.
Overtime and other explanations:Flexible work hours are possible under the condition of 7.5 hours/day, including core hours of 10:00-15:00.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:3 years (extension and transfer to tenure possible depending on research achievements during that period)
Probationary period:Probationary period absent
[Various systems]
[Insurance]
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Commuting expenses: Provided according to regulations. Social insurance coverage
Dormitory availablePeriod of Employment
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