Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Pi-Conjugated Polymers Unit
This researcher will be involved in p-conjugated polymer synthesis for applications including field-effect transistors, mixed ionic/electronic conductors, and stretchable electronics.
About OIST
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemistry or related field
- Experience in pi-conjugated polymer synthesis
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations for Postdoctoral Scholar:
- Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M–5.9M yen
- 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
- Job Type: Postdoc
- Employment Term: 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: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29–Jan. 3)
- Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
- Overtime: Discretionary Working Hours System (employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day).
Application Instructions
- Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
- Submission Documents: CV, 3-page research summary, and two recommendation letters.
- Contact: [email protected]
- Note: Prior to the start of employment, all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check.
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