The University of Osaka’s Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) is recruiting postdoctoral researchers for its Advanced Postdoc Program and associate professors for its Young Lead Researcher (YLR) Program. For further information, please refer to below.
1. Recruitment for Postdoctoral Fellowships through the Advanced Postdoc Program
IFReC is seeking 2-3 postdoctoral researchers through its Advanced Postdoc Program. Successful applicants will conduct research in the laboratories of IFReC principal investigators and will receive individual research funding of ¥3 million per year during the three-year appointment. Applications will close once the positions are filled. For more information, please visit:
https://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/lp/apd/
2. Recruitment for Associate Professor Positions Through the Young Lead Researcher (YLR) Program
IFReC is recruiting two Associate Professors through its YLR program. This program aims to nurture promising young researchers into internationally competitive, independent scientists. During the five year appointment, successful candidates will establish their own research groups and pursue original projects. To ensure research can begin immediately upon appointment, IFReC will provide a fully equipped laboratory space (facilities and equipment), individual research funding of ¥7 million per year for the first three years of the appointment, as well as additional personnel funding of ¥10 million per year for staff other than the appointee. Applications close on 31 October 2025. For more information, please visit:
https://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruit/#sec02
Inquiry:
Email: ifrec-office@ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp
WPI Immunology Frontier Research Center, The University of Osaka
– About the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at the University of Osaka
The Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) was selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as part of the World Premier International Research Center (WPI) Program, which aims to establish world-leading, globally visible research centers. Established on October 1, 2007, IFReC seeks to further advance basic research in immunology and accelerate the contribution of cutting-edge research outcomes to benefit society.
URL: https://www.ifrec.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/
– About the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI)
The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in a drive to build within
Japan “globally visible” research centers that boast a very high research standard and outstanding research environment, sufficiently attractive to prompt frontline researchers from around the world to want to work in them. These centers are given a high degree of autonomy, allowing them to revolutionize conventional modes of research operation and administration in Japan.
URL: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-toplevel/index.html
