Job Description
The Osaka University Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) is recruiting post-doctoral researchers for
its Advanced Postdoc Program. This program offers three-year employment and funding (3 million yen per year)
for original research to promising young researchers. Selected applicants have access to continually upgradedstate-of-the-art facilities at IFReC for their research, including equipment for single-cell analysis. Furthermore,
selected applicants can expect their research careers to develop immensely through invaluable guidance fromtheir supervisor among IFReC’s many distinguished Principal Investigators as well as through collaborative
research with them. We look forward to receiving applications from ambitious young researchers.
DETAILS
1. Position: Specially Appointed Researcher (full-time)
2. Affiliation: Immunology Frontier Research Center, Osaka University
3. Number of positions: Postdoctoral Researcher x3
4. Research field: Immunology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics and Bioimaging
5. Qualifications:
Doctorate degree obtained within the last 8 years
International experience preferred
6. Work location: Suita Campus, Osaka University in Osaka, Japan
7. Salary and Benefits:
Annual Salary: JPY 5.7M - 7.7 M*Amount to be decided according to the responsibilities assigned based on the applicant’s qualifications.
Benefits: Commuting allowance*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the above-mentioned annual
salary and will not be paid separately.
Other salary details are based on the “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term Staff (Specially appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System.”https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
8. Research grant: JPY 3M per year
9. Start date: After September 1, 2024 Start date of work is negotiable.
10. Period of employment: 1 year from the date of hire (renewable up to 3 years)*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuity of work and performance
evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years from the starting date, based on “Regulations
Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”
11. Probation period: 6 months
12. Working hours etc.: Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for NationalUniversity Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed workinghours: 8 hours a day)
13. Insurance etc.: Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual AidAssociation, Employment Insurance, Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance
14. Others:

Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National
University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff" and/or related regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject
to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security ExportControl”.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female academic
staff members.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/(Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas.)
15. Recruiter: National University Corporation Osaka University
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
1. Application period: Until the posts are filled
2. Selection process: Document screening, and interview for successful applicants of the document screening• Application Submission
Submit the required documents below as email attachments to the IFReC Research Planning & Management
Office:recruit@ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp,
Email subject line: Application for advanced postdoc position• Required Documents
All documents should be A4 or letter size and written in English.
Application form (downloadable from this URL: http://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/apd/)*Write the names (maximum 3) of the Principal Investigators whom you would like to work with at IFReCCurriculum vitae (education and work experience)

List of publications



Summary of previous researchResearch plan and statement of ambitions for your future research at IFReCNames, affiliations, and contact information of two references(You will be asked to submit two reference letters if you are selected as a finalist.)

CONTACT
IFReC Research Planning & Management Officerecruit@ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp
Advanced Postdoc Program website: http://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/apd/
IFReC website: http://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/