Post-Doc Positions In Neural Coding & Brain Computing Unit
This role involves performing innovative research in computational neuroscience, focusing on neural models of learning, computation with spikes, and large-scale neural data analysis.
About OIST
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is a dynamic graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The school is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shorelines and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. There are no academic departments, which facilitates cross-disciplinary research. Superb resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. English is the official language of the university, and the research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. After only ten years, OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in research, education, and innovation.
Position Summary
A small number of postdoc positions are available in computational neuroscience and related fields (e.g., brain-inspired AI, machine learning in neuroscience). The research interests include:
- Neural models of learning and memory
- Computation with spikes
- Dendritic computation
- The roles of spontaneous activity in brain computing
- Large-scale neural data analysis
Applicants with interests other than those listed above will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Perform innovative research in the context given in the position summary.
- Publish the results in high-quality journals.
- Present the results at national and international conferences.
Requirements
Qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in theoretical/computational sciences. Candidates are also desired to have due interests in the biological realms of brain science. Communication and writing skills in English but not in Japanese are required.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Relocation, housing, and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Remote Work system
Additional Info
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
- Working Hours: 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary). Holidays include Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3).
- Overtime: Discretionary Working Hours System: In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Compensation
- Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen (in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations).
Application Instructions
- Required Documents: Curriculum vita in English (and Japanese if available), Cover letter in English (and Japanese if available), Names and contact information of 3 referees (one should be a previous employer).
- Note: Prior to the start of employment, all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information should be submitted to third-party administrators after a conditional offer of employment.
- Apply by emailing: [email protected]
Disclaimer
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned.
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