Postdoctoral Scholar Position Is Available / Yutaka Yoshida Unit
Conduct research on motor circuit formation, function, and regeneration using molecular biology and neuroscience techniques.
The Position
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see www.oist.jp) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary research. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research.
Unit Summary
Yoshida unit at OIST, led by Professor Yutaka Yoshida, is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar with laboratory experience in either molecular biology or neuroscience. The Yoshida unit is interested in formation, function, and regeneration of motor circuits controlling locomotor and skilled movements. We especially study descending motor circuits including corticospinal circuits using various techniques such as molecular biology, mouse genetics, trans-synaptic viruses, optogenetic and chemogenetic tools, and spinal cord injury.
Responsibilities
- Utilize your expertise in small animal surgeries, electrophysiology, optogenetics, behavioral testing, immunohistochemistry, histology, imaging, cell biology, and molecular biology.
- Grant proposals targeted at highly competitive funding opportunities.
- Attend scientific conferences.
- Evaluate current literature, draft fellowship/grant applications and manuscripts, and learn to critically review manuscripts in the field of motor circuits.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- PhD in biology or neuroscience
Benefits
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Remote Work system
Additional Info
Employment Term
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST's financial and other circumstances.
Working Hours
Working hours: 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime work hours: Discretionary Working Hours System: In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Application Documents
- Cover letter in both English and Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese
- Names and contact information of 3-5 referees
- Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
How to Apply: Apply by emailing your Submission Documents to: [email protected]
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