Postdoctoral Fellow – Proteostasis Lab, Keio University WPI-Bio2Q (PI: Nadinath Nillegoda, PhD)

Postdoctoral Fellow – Proteostasis Lab, Keio University WPI-Bio2Q (PI: Nadinath Nillegoda, PhD)

Employer

Keio University WPI-Bio2Q

Location

Tokyo (JP)

Salary

The annual salary will correspond to years of experience, ability, and performance.

Closing date

29 Apr 2026

Discipline

Biomedicine, Life Science

Job Type

Postdoctoral

Employment - Hours

Full time

Duration

Fixed term

Qualification

PhD

Sector

Academia

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow to lead this innovative research program at the interface of proteostasis and transplantation biology. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in stem cell biology, cell/tissue transplantation biology, advanced imaging, and animal (mouse) work. This position offers a rare opportunity to define a new research direction with high translational relevance, enabling rapid and impactful discoveries that could substantially improve transplantation outcomes and promote healthy aging.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator and engage in active collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and basic scientists. These collaborations provide access to state-of-the-art technologies, experimental systems, and clinical perspectives, allowing the candidate to acquire valuable skills and establish a strong independent research profile.

Please submit the following application materials to nadinath.nillegoda@keio.jp.

*All applications must be submitted in English.

(1) CV

(2) List of research activities, including full list of publications, achievements, etc.

(3) Motivation letter including a description of how you plan to contribute to Bio2Q.

(4) Recommendation letter(s)

*Please see the materials below for more details.

[Call for a Postdoctoral Fellow for Proteostasis Lab (PI Nadinath Nillegoda, PhD)]

▸ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcPi1Io07NbewRqsw6UJGmBjl73q1tvp/view

[Bio2Q Website]

▸ https://bio2q.keio.ac.jp/

[Nillegoda Lab Website]

▸ https://www.nillegodalab.info/home