Overview
OIST's Biological Design Unit is recruiting researchers for plant regenerative developmental biology, including plant cell factories, pathway engineering and protoplast regeneration.
Complete research opportunity details
The unit is considering postdoctoral researchers at multiple experience levels in plant cell and tissue culture, synthetic biology, plant developmental biology, biomaterials, stem-cell biology and metabolic engineering. OIST states expected annual salaries of JPY 4.6M–5.9M for Postdoctoral Scholars and JPY 5.0M–7.5M for Staff Scientists. Appointments are initially two years and may be renewed.
Eligibility requirements
PhD in a relevant field; strong fit with the unit's interdisciplinary research, English communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in an international laboratory.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Primary OIST careers page checked on 2026-09-09 UTC. Applications are accepted until positions are filled; no deadline was invented. Salary ranges and application requirements are taken from the current OIST page.
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