Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Pure Mathematics

Position ID: OISTPureMathematics-PDXZ2023 [#21302]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type: Postdoctoral
Position Location: Onna, Okinawa, Japan [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Analysis on metric spaces
Application Deadline: 2023/01/31 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/10/26, finished 2023/08/05, listed until 2023/04/26)
Position Description:    

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Researcher in Metric Spaces Unit

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. 

Position summary: Postdoctoral Researcher in Analysis on Metric Spaces Unit. 

Working Location: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495 

Responsibilities: 
1. Engage in active research. 
 2. Serve as a teaching assistant for math courses.
3. Participate in and contribute to the activities of the unit. 

Qualifications: (Required) 
  1. PhD in Mathematics. 
  2. Proficiency in English.

Report to: Professor Xiaodan Zhou/Analysis on Metric Spaces Unit 

Starting Date: September 1, 2023 (flexible) 

Term & Working hours: Term: Full-time, fixed-term appointment up to 3 years. This contract will be renewed on a yearly basis based on performance. Working hours: 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)  

Working hours: 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)  

Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation commensurate with experience, in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations Benefits: 
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances 
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays - Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid http://www.shigakukyosai.jp/ ) 
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin) 
- Worker’s accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)  

How to Apply: Through mathjobs.org

Submission Documents: 
- Cover letter that discusses connection with research topics in Analysis on metric spaces unit 
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (max 5 pages) 
  Research proposal (max 3 pages) 
 - 3~5 Reference Letters 

 * Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement. 

Application Due Date: January 31st, 2023. 

*　OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply.
*　Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, and documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
*　 Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities (https://groups.oist.jp/acd/information-disclosure/). 
*　Further details about the University can be viewed on our website (www.oist.jp).

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://groups.oist.jp/aoms/xiaodan-zhou
email address
 
1919-1 Tancha
Onna, Okinawa
904-0495, Japan