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Associate Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

Tenured faculty position teaching undergraduate clinical chemistry lectures, leading practical laboratory courses, and directing diagnostic research at the Hongo campus in Tokyo.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Doctorate (Ph.D. or M.D.) and certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Rinsho Kensa Gishi) national license.
English language proficiency
Native or near-native Japanese lecturing and clinical guidance capability.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not applicable for Japanese university faculty hiring.
Thesis / Research statement
Track record of at least 5 peer-reviewed scientific publications in clinical biochemistry or diagnostic pathology.
Recommendation letters
Three professional reference letters from medical directors or university professors.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Tenured faculty compensation: ¥7,500,000 to ¥9,200,000 per annum with comprehensive Japanese health insurance
Application fee
Zero employment application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Tenured academic appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline
31 December 2026 (Faculty Hiring Round)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Bunkyo Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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