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Faculty Positions in Chemistry, Computer Science, and Cell Biology

Employer
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Location
Japan
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Aug 17, 2017

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (www.oist.jp) invites applications for at least 6 new faculty positions as part of its planned expansion. Targeted areas for the current search include:

 

  • Chemistry: All areas of chemistry, including chemical biology, synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and materials  chemistry.
  • Computer Science: All areas of computer science, including machine learning, AI, robotics, algorithms, theory, software engineering, graphics, and visualization.
  • Cell Biology: All areas of cell biology, including cellular signaling, structural biology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, neurobiology, and the biology of cancer and other disease states at the cellular and molecular levels.

 

 

Applications from strong candidates in other fields may be considered.


OIST seeks applicants with excellent scholarship and creativity. Successful candidates are expected to establish an active program of research, to supervise student research, and to 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.


All applications must be submitted online with the following materials:


1. Letter of intent
2. CV and publication list
3. Summary of previous research
4. Research proposal
5. Teaching statement
6. Three publications of note
7. Names and contact details of 3 referees


Application Deadline: October 15, 2017


OIST offers a world-class research environment with an international research community and opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Research and teaching are conducted in English. The campus is situated in a beautiful subtropical setting in Okinawa, Japan. See the video “University of the Future”: https://www.oist.jp/news-center/videos/university-future


OIST is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of faculty, students, and staff. OIST provides a family-friendly work environment, including a bilingual Child Development Center on campus. Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. See the Gender Equality and Diversity brochure: https://groups.oist.jp/sites/default/files/imce/u100221/Equality%20and%20Diversity%28E%29_OIST_Diversity.pdf


Inquiries should be directed to Professor Gordon Arbuthnott, Dean of Faculty Affairs,
faculty-recruiting@oist.jp

 

To Apply: https://groups.oist.jp/facultypositions

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