The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University is a model for change in education and research with the best international graduate students, working side by side with world-class faculty in modern well-equipped laboratories. Beautifully situated on the island of Okinawa in Japan, OIST relies on a cross-disciplinary approach, with an emphasis on creativity and exchange, to offer unique, individualized graduate and post-doc training. OIST is a university with no departments, eliminating artificial barriers between people working in different fields, but many nationalities, with students and faculty being attracted from all over the world. OIST is bringing some of the best brains in the world to Okinawa to transform the way science and education is done in the global academic world.

We have currently an opening for a post-doctoral researcher in the area of theoretical quantum mechanics, with a focus on ultracold gases, quantum information or quantum biology. The work will be carried out within the Quantum Systems Unit, which is headed by Prof. Thomas Busch. For more information about the group please see https://groups.oist.jp/qsu.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a related discipline, be comfortable working in English, and have demonstrated a creative and independent-minded approach to research.

Compensation and benefits: Successful candidates can expect competitive salary and significant benefits, including annual paid leave, summer holidays, Private School Mutual Aid, commuting allowances and relocation allowances.

Term: The appointment is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal for two more years, contingent on satisfactory performance review.

Starting Date: From April 2017

Application Due Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Application materials: Letters of application, containing a CV, a short statement of research interests and contact information of a minimum of two referees should be send to [email protected]. Any questions can be addressed to [email protected].

• OIST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
• Information provided by applicants will be kept confidential. Documents will not be returned and prospective candidates may be notified for further information