Project Scientist - OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
This role involves leading a reskilling program and assisting in use-case projects focused on non-hardware quantum technologies for industry professionals.
The Position
The Project Scientist will contribute to the Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing project, which is funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The appointee will serve as an assistant leader for use-case projects and will lead the reskilling program designed for industry professionals participating in the project.
The position focuses on non-hardware quantum technologies, including quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, quantum programming languages, quantum compilers, and quantum architectures. Working closely with OIST project leaders and the National Institute of Informatics (NII), the Project Scientist will develop educational materials, coordinate the online learning platform, and provide supervision and coaching to project participants.
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
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in Quantum Information Science or related field.
- Strong interest in collaboration with industry.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with online learning systems (e.g., Moodle).
- Teaching experience in academic institutions.
- Experience in joint research with industry.
Benefits
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations, 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)
Additional Info
Employment Details
- Term: Fixed-term position until March 2028, funded through the NEDO project Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).
- 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 (In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day).
Location
Main Campus: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
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 in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
Application Instructions
Apply by submitting your application documents to: [email protected] (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address).
*Applicants whose native language is not Japanese are requested to submit a document certifying Japanese proficiency (e.g., JLPT N1 or equivalent).
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