NIG Postdoctoral Fellows 2025: The National Institute of Genetics (NIG) is inviting applications for NIG Postdoctoral Research Fellows. This program aims to engage promising young researchers in research activities at NIG, contributing to the advancement of genetics research and nurturing researchers with exceptional abilities.
🔍 Eligibility
- Applicants must have a PhD degree or be expected to obtain it before arrival.
- Proficiency in genetics research is required.
- Previous enrollment at NIG before March 31, 2024, disqualifies applicants.
🕒 Period of Employment
- Initial employment is up to 3 years, with annual reappointments.
- Start date can range from November 1st, 2024 to October 1st, 2025.
- Employment period may be extended for approved absences like childcare or sick leave.
👨🔬 Position
- Successful candidates will work as project researchers under a discretionary working hour system.
- Eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI).
💰 Salary and Treatment
- Annual salary approximately 4,100,000 JPY including tax.
- Benefits include commuting allowance, health insurance, and employment insurance.
📋 Other Requirements
- Postdocs are expected to contribute to NIG’s research vitality and participate in institute activities.
- A presentation of achievements at NIG colloquium is mandatory.
- Publications must acknowledge NIG postdoc grant support.
👥 Number of Postdocs
- Few positions available.
🔬 Laboratories Recruiting Postdoc Fellows
- Details to be posted in early April 2024.
📝 Application Procedure
- Submit required documents via email to the Research Promotion Team by July 5th, 2024.
- Application documents include CV, research plans, and references.
📌 Selections
- Preliminary screening based on submitted documents.
- Shortlisted candidates undergo secondary screening, including an interview.
- Final selection results emailed by end of September.
📬 Submission & Contact
- National Institute of Genetics, Mishima-city, Shizuoka, Japan.
- Email: kenkyo-mail@nig.ac.jp
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | Genetics | National Institute of Genetics, Japan |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) or be expected to obtain it before the start date of employment
- Demonstrated research skills in genetics
- Applicants who have previously been enrolled in NIG as of March 31, 2024, are ineligible to apply
Job Description:
- Conduct genetics research under the guidance of a prospective PI at NIG
- Participate actively in NIG research activities, including poster sessions, retreats, and colloquia
- Make a presentation of research achievements at the end of the employment period
- Acknowledge support from NIG in publications
How to Apply: Interested candidates should follow the application procedure outlined below:
- Consult with a prospective PI about research plans.
- Prepare application documents as specified, including a curriculum vitae, research plan, and list of publications.
- Submit application documents via email to kenkyo-mail@nig.ac.jp with the subject line “【Name of Applicant】Applications for NIG Postdoctoral Fellows 2025” by the deadline.
- Arrange for letters of reference to be submitted directly to NIG by the supervisor and host PI.
Last Date for Apply: Noon (JST) on Friday, July 5th, 2024
Application Documents to be Submitted:
- Curriculum Vitae, Name of Prospective Laboratory, Desired Starting Date
- Summary of Past Research (1 page)
- List of Publications, Presentations, and Achievements (no page limit)
- Research Plan at NIG (5 pages in total)
- Purpose including its background (1 page)
- Research Outline (2 pages)
- Features and Creative Ideas (1 page)
- Annual Plan for 3 years (1 page)
- Reference from Supervisor
- Reference from Host PI
- Representative Paper (maximum of 3 papers)
Selections:
- Preliminary Screening (Document Review): Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the beginning of August.
- Secondary Screening (Interview): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, details of which will be provided later.
- Final Selection: Results will be emailed by the end of September.
Contact: Research Promotion Team, National Institute of Genetics, 1111 Yata, Mishima-city, Shizuoka, 411-8540 Japan Phone: 055-981-6711 Email: kenkyo-mail@nig.ac.jp
For further details, including contact information for PIs recruiting postdocs, please visit the NIG website: NIG Website
