The Networked Biophotonics Group at the University of Tokyo invites globally motivated candidates to apply for graduate (MS/PhD) and postdoctoral positions in interdisciplinary bioscience research. The group develops cutting-edge technologies integrating optics, microfluidics, synthetic biology, and AI to advance next-generation diagnostics and biophysical insights. Students are eligible for scholarships; postdoc applications are open immediately. Nature Careers
Fields: Bioengineering, Optics, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology
Employer: Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Salary: ~$33,000–$65,000/year (Postdocs); financial support available for graduate students
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Who can apply:
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Graduate students: Backgrounds in Optics, Applied Physics, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacology
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Postdocs: PhD in Microbiology (esp. DNA/RNA sequencing), or Optics/Engineering
Research themes:
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Microfluidics & synthetic barcoding for culturomics
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Genome/metabolome mapping
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AI-assisted microscopy & cytometry
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Biomedical applications: cancer, stem cells, immunology, etc.
Collaborations:
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MIT, UBC, University of Washington, University of Chicago, top UK universities (via ASPIRE program)
Support:
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Scholarships (MEXT, WINGS, etc.), inclusive lab culture, exchange opportunities
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Graduate (MS/PhD): April–June 2025 (MS/PhD), Nov 29–Dec 5 (PhD)
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Postdoc: Apply ASAP, contact by June 15, 2025
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How to Apply
📧 Email: sadaota@solab.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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Cover letter (background, future plans)
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CV
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Contact info
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2 references (Graduate) or 3 references (Postdoc)
Networked Biophotonics and Microfluidics