Recruitment Info for Project Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow) at Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

1 Job title and Number of persons

Project Researcher, 1 person

2 Starting date

No earlier than April 1, 2026

3 Term of employment

The contract is yearly (April to March) and can be renewed. The end date is no later than March 31, 2031. Renewal of the agreement will be determined by all relevant factors, including: progress on the work assigned to you, your performance, work record, professional attitude, budget status, and the amount of the work completed by the end of the term.

4 Probation period

14 days from the date of employment

5 Place of work

The Campbell Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo （7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo）

(Scope of Change) In principle, within the same bureau.

6 Contents of work duties

Development and biological application of protein-based fluorescent biosensors and optogenetic tools. The hired Postdoctoral fellow will conduct research activities in close collaboration with Prof. Robert E. Campbell. Please check the laboratory website for details.

https://campbell.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

(Scope of Change) In principle, the University could change or reassign work duties.

7 Working hours

Discretionary work system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

8 Days off and Leave

Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)

Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.

9 Wages, etc.

Basic Salary will be decided taking account of your academic background, professional career, etc. Estimated range would be between 350,000 to 450,000 yen per month.

Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 per month if the payment conditions are satisfied) is provided.

10 Insurance

You will be enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and Employment Insurance according to the law.

11 Qualification requirements

1) Ph.D. degree (must be obtained before the start date)

2) Research experience in the fields of protein engineering, chemical biology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or bioimaging

12 Documents to be submitted

1) Curriculum vitae

2) List of achievements (publications, conference presentations, research grants and scholarships, awards, etc.)

3) Reprints of up to 3 selected original publications

4) Statement of previous research (A4 or US letter, two pages maximum)

5) The names and contact information of 2 references

13 Submission method

Please submit application materials as PDF attachments via email to the address below. Materials may be split across multiple emails, but each email must not exceed 10 MB.

Recipient: Professor Robert E. Campbell ( campbell@chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp )

The email subject line must be “Application for a postdoctoral researcher (Biomolecular Chemistry Lab)”. A confirmation email will be sent within two business days of receipt.

※ If you do not receive a confirmation email from us within two business days, please contact us.

14 Application deadline

Applications must be submitted before Jan 31, 2026.

※After screening of documents, interviews will be conducted for successful applicants.

※Please include your email address in your application, as we may use email to communicate with you.

15 Inquiry desk

Prof. Robert E. Campbell

Biomolecular Chemistry Lab., Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Tel.: +81-3-5841-6528

Email: campbell@chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

16 Name of Recruiter

The University of Tokyo

17 State of working measures to avoid passive smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university.

We have smoking areas outdoors.

18 Others

• During the period of employment, sharing controlled technology to you may be prohibited by FEFTA and it may become difficult to achieve your job as a staff member of the University if you are under the control of a foreign government, corporation or university by contract, or under the control of a foreign government by economic interests. In such a case, you need to keep the contract or interests within the range that does not incur such restrictions.
• Personal information received through this application process will not be used for any other purposes.
• Applications from women are encouraged as per "Declaration of Gender Equality Acceleration" of the University of Tokyo.
• Treatment of Contract Periods During Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, or Caregiving Leave: The employment period may be extended to account for the duration of interruptions due to maternity leave or childcare leave (subject to project status, etc. Details to be discussed).