Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Mathematical Sciences & Energy and Sustainability

Employer
OIST
Location
Okinawa, Japan
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
Aug 23, 2024
Posting live until
Oct 15, 2024

Open Faculty Positions

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, etc.);
  • 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 would be 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.

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

The starting date is negotiable.

Apply here: https://www.oist.jp/careers/faculty-positions

Inquiries:

Bernd Kuhn

Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

faculty-recruiting@oist.jp