Job Information
Organisation/Company: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Department: Faculty Affairs Office
Research Field: Physics, Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biological sciences, Medical sciences, Ethics in health sciences, Pharmacological sciences, Neurosciences, Anthropology, Agricultural sciences, Environmental science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We are seeking outstanding scientists to join our community as tenure-track faculty members, as part of an expansion in two broad areas. We aim to appoint two tenure-track assistant professors in each area.
Work content and job description
All faculty members, including Assistant Professors, are expected to lead an independent research unit, supervise PhD students, teach and contribute to graduate education, and participate in university service.
Assigned department
Newly established departments. Date of new establishment: As this position involves establishing a new research unit, the start date is flexible and can be discussed.
Work location
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495
Number of hired
Number of hired: 4 person(s). We seek to appoint two tenure-track assistant professors in each of the following areas: Chemistry & Materials Science and Life Sciences & Neuroscience.
Job content supplemental explanation: The starting date is negotiable.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation: Annual salary: 9 million yen. Wages description: Housing and commuting allowances. Working hours: 09:00-17:30. Employment type: Regular employee. Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track. Contract period description: Tenure-track faculty have an initial 5-year appointment. Probationary period: Probationary period present. Probationary period description: Trial period of 6 months.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Country: Japan
City: Okinawa
Contact
City: Okinawa