Open Faculty Positions

Mathematical Sciences
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Energy and Sustainability
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Experience a new model of scientific freedom in an innovative university.

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is an English-speaking and dynamic doctoral program-only university in Japan. We are inviting applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions. 

We provide:

  • Sustained research funding for your scientific vision
  • Fully funded PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, lab techs, and staff scientists
  • World-class core facilities and expert support staff
  • Support for amplifying your scientific impact (e.g., technology transfer, outreach, collaborations)
  • Full administrative support

Our culture and environment:

  • No faculty hierarchies or departments
  • A thriving international research community representing 80+ countries 
  • A vibrant, safe, multicultural setting on the beautiful island of Okinawa

Applications are sought in two areas:

  • Mathematical Sciences, including pure math, applied math, statistics, and data sciences. Any potential connections to the broad areas represented at OIST are welcome.
  • Energy and Sustainability, broadly defined. Interdisciplinary approaches complementing OIST’s current research portfolio, as well as impactful energy solutions for sub-tropical islands are particularly welcome.

As a core part of our expansion plan and research vision, we seek to hire three tenure-track or tenured faculty members in each area. 

To fully realize our vision of promoting scientific excellence through a diverse and inclusive community, OIST is actively seeking applications from women and underrepresented groups to meet our target of hiring at least 50% women in this current search. Successful applicants will enjoy competitive remuneration packages with additional benefits, such as housing and commuting allowances, dual-career support, and family support.

Application documents

(all to be submitted in English): 

  • Cover letter
  • CV, indicating three publications of note 
  • Research statement 
  • Engagement statement*
  • Three letters of recommendation

*What are the pressing challenges you see for your scientific community? How have you addressed these challenges in the past, and how would you like to address them in the future?

Applicants should provide a narrative statement - not simply a list of committees or activities – regarding initiatives they have been/are/would like to be involved in. Topics may include: leadership, building a positive research culture, diversity & inclusion, research ethics & integrity, open access, sustainability, science education, outreach, contributions to policy, tech transfer etc. Applicants should explain why they chose these topics, their efforts in making a positive contribution, and their outcomes. This statement will be a basis for discussion as part of the interview.

Deadline:

October 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (JST)

The starting date is negotiable.

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For further information about OIST:

Inquiries:

Bernd Kuhn
Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
faculty-recruiting@oist.jp

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