Open Faculty Positions at OIST, Japan

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Monday, October 24, 2016

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University invites applications for at least 5 new faculty members.

Targeted areas for the current search include:

Physics: Quantum Information; Ultracold Physics; Condensed Matter; Cosmology/Gravitational Waves
Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics; Computational Sciences; Big Data Analysis
Chemistry: Chemical Biology; Materials Chemistry (including Polymer Chemistry, Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Life Sciences: Cell Biology; Theoretical Biology; Behavioral Learning Theory

Applications from strong candidates in other fields may be considered.

We are seeking applicants with excellent scholarship and creativity. Successful candidates are expected to establish an active program of research, supervise student research and teach in the graduate program. Generous research resources are provided which may be supplemented with external grants. Appointments will be Tenure-Track or Tenured. Starting date is flexible.

The OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff through proactive policies. We provide a family-friendly working environment, including a bilingual child development center on campus. Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.