Postdoctoral Scholar Position Is Available/ Yutaka Yoshida Unit
The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct research in the Yoshida unit, focusing on the formation, function, and regeneration of motor circuits using molecular biology or neuroscience techniques.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary research. 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.
Unit Summary
Yoshida unit at OIST, led by Professor Yutaka Yoshida, is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar with laboratory experience in either molecular biology or neuroscience. The Yoshida unit is interested in formation, function, and regeneration of motor circuits controlling locomotor and skilled movements. We especially study descending motor circuits including corticospinal circuits using various techniques such as molecular biology, mouse genetics, trans-synaptic viruses, optogenetic and chemogenetic tools, and spinal cord injury.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Required: PhD in biology or neuroscience
Responsibilities
- Utilize expertise in small animal surgeries, electrophysiology, optogenetics, behavioral testing, immunohistochemistry, histology, imaging, cell biology, and molecular biology.
- Develop grant proposals targeted at highly competitive funding opportunities.
- Attend scientific conferences.
- Evaluate current literature, draft fellowship/grant applications and manuscripts, and learn to critically review manuscripts in the field of motor circuits.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations for Postdoctoral Scholar:
- Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen
- Allowances: Relocation, housing, and commuting allowances
- Time Off: Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Insurance: Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid), Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin), Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Support: Access to Child Development Center, Access to Schooling Options, Language Education Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa), Remote Work system
Additional Info
Application Instructions
Apply by emailing your submission documents to: [email protected]
Submission Documents Required:
- Cover letter in both English and Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese
- Names and contact information of 3-5 referees
Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
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: 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).
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. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
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