NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 | National Institute of Genetics

On Dec 16, 2023

Initiate your educational journey in Japan! Exciting news – Applications for the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship are presently open. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this scholarship, outlining its benefits and guiding you through the application process.

The NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 presents a fully funded opportunity for international students. The employment period extends up to 3 years from the initial hiring date, with annual reappointment. This fellowship includes an annual salary of approximately 4,100,000 JPY, covering taxes, along with additional benefits such as health insurance, conditional commuting allowance, and compensation insurance.

The National Institute of Genetics (NIG), referred to as “NIG” herein, actively engages young and promising researchers as NIG postdoctoral research fellows, or “NIG postdocs.” Their involvement in research activities at the institute, though for a limited time, aims at advancing research at NIG and nurturing researchers with exceptional abilities.

Established by the Ministry of Education in 1949, the National Institute of Genetics (NIG) plays a crucial role in the integrated and applied study of theory and basic research in genetics. Its mission includes instruction and promotion in the field.

Seize this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and elevate your academic career. Apply for the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 to experience a transformative phase in genetics and scientific exploration.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Postdoctoral
Institution(s): National Institute of Genetics
Study in: Japan
Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below.
Program Period: Period of employment is up to 3 years from the initial date of hire with reappointment on an annual basis.
Deadline: July 05, 2024 (currently closed)

Courses Offered

Genome Informatics
Biological
Plant Genetics
Evolutionary Genetics
Ecological Genetics
DNA Data Analysis
Population Genetics
Symbiosis and Cell Evolution
Model Fish Genetics
Multicellular Organization
Brain Function
Molecular and Developmental Biology
Cell Dynamics and Signaling
Plant Cytogenetics
Mammalian Neural Circuits
Microbial Physiology
Mouse Genomics Resource
Epigenomics
Molecular Cell Engineering
Genome Dynamics
Cell Architecture
Invertebrate Genetics
Quantitative Mechanobiology
Systems Neuroscience
Chromosome Biochemistry

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Program Period:

Period of employment is up to 3 years from the initial date of hire with reappointment on an annual basis.

Scholarship Coverage

NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship provides

Annual salary approx. 4,100,000 JPY including tax will be paid.
Mutual society of health insurance,
Commuting allowance (conditional),
Employment insurance will be covered.
Compensation insurance

Eligibility Criteria for NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship

To qualify for NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship at National Institute of Genetics in Japan, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Language: English
Eligible Countries: All World Countries
Those who have sufficient research skills to pursue research projects of genetics.
Those who have obtained PhD degree (or equivalent) or are expected to obtain it. The degree must be obtained before the date of arrival at the post.
Applications by those who have been enrolled in NIG in the past as of 2023 March 31 are not eligible to apply. A current/former postdoc, technical staff at NIG or graduate student (at Dept. of Genetics, SOKENDAI) cannot apply. Temporal visits, such as internship, do not count.
NIG postdocs are expected to positively contribute to the vitalization of the entire NIG research. (For example, they are expected to actively participate in NIG Poster Sessions, NIG Retreats, and in NIG colloquia.). For this reason, research plans requiring long-term stay at an institute/ university outside NIG are generally not accepted.
NIG postdocs are required to make a presentation of their achievement at the NIG colloquium at the end of the employment period.
Publications must include an acknowledgment of the support from NIG postdoc grant.

How to Apply for NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Please follow the following instructions to avail NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship at National Institute of Genetics in Japan:

(1) PDF files of the following documents should be sent via e-mail after consulting with your prospective PI about your research project.
Please refer to our website for contact details and research outlines of PIs who are recruiting postdoc. NIG Website:
https://www.nig.ac.jp/nig/research/organization-top/organization

(2) Prepare the following documents Form 1 to 4 in the specified forms which can be downloaded from the link. The following points should be kept in mind when you prepare the documents.

Applications must be filled out in Japanese or English.
Figures can be inserted and color can be used in Format 2 and 4.
Do not change the layout, size (A4) and number of pages.
2 Reference Letters from Supervisor & Host PI.

(3) Send the files after merging them into a single PDF file to this email : [email protected].

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