The Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology Unit is seeking postdocs, students, and lab technicians or managers to join our team! We welcome candidates with expertise in one or more areas, including microbial ecology, ecosystem ecology, soil ecology, microbiome science, molecular biology, biogeochemistry, bioinformatics, and global change biology. If you are interested in joining our unit, I encourage you to email me (chikae.tatsumi@oist.jp), attaching your CV and clearly stating your research interests.
Postdoctoral researchers
Please see the job openings on the main page!
I am also looking for postdocs who are interested in getting funded by independent fellowships, such as listed below. I would be happy to co-develop a project and support your proposal writing, so please email me to let me know your research interest and a brief potential research plan!
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (for non-Japanese citizens or permanent residents)
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Postdoc in Japan (for Japanese citizens or permanent residents)
- HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship (for anyone)
- The Branco Weiss Fellowship (for anyone)
- NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biology (for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents)
- NSF Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents)
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (for nationals or long-term residents of an EU Member State or a Euratom Associated Country)
- Canon Europe Fellowship program (for all Europeans - including those in the UK, Israel, Turkey, Balkan, and Baltic countries)
- DFG Fellowship (for German researchers)
- And, more!
Technicians
Please see the job openings on the main page!
Graduate students
I welcome inquiries from prospective graduate students interested in our unit’s research area and would be happy to discuss a potential graduate project. Applicants should be independent and highly motivated and have some academic research experience in a related field. The OIST Graduate School Program accepts applications with deadlines in November and April. The program is fully funded; students will receive a salary, as well as support for housing, relocation to Okinawa, a personal computer, and conference travel.
Research interns
I am open to accepting research interns through the OIST Research Internship Program, which offers support for 3 to 6 months, including a stipend and accommodation. If you are interested in joining the PhD program but need more research experience before making a decision, a research internship may be a wonderful opportunity. The application deadlines are in April and October.
Rotation students
The OIST PhD program requires students to complete three laboratory rotations in the first year to expose them to diverse scientific approaches and broaden their skill sets. I am happy to host students who are interested in gaining rotation experience in the field of ecology and who want to apply their unique skills to our unit’s research.
Visiting researchers
I look forward to welcoming long-term and short-term visiting researchers from all over the world at any career stage. If you are seeking support from OIST for your visit, the OIST Visiting Program offers various types of visits for flexible periods, providing travel and on-campus housing support.