Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Pure Mathematics

Position ID: OIST-PDQL2024 [#23613]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type: Postdoctoral
Position Location: Onna, Okinawa 9040495, Japan
Subject Area: Geometric Partial Differential Equations
Application Deadline: 2024/01/31 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/10/24, finished 2024/08/03)
Position Description:    

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Researcher in Geometric Partial Differential Equations 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 Prof. Qing Liu’s Geometric Partial Differential Equations Unit. 

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

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

Qualifications: (Required) 
  PhD in Mathematics. 
 

Report to: Professor Qing Liu/Geometric Partial Differential Equations Unit 

Starting Date: July 1, 2024 or onward (Flexible starting date) 

Term & Working hours: Term: Full-time, contract will be renewed on a yearly basis up to a total of 3 years. 

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

or send by post to the following address: 

Geometric Partial Differential Equations Unit 
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 
1919-1, Onna, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan 

Submission Documents
- Cover letter in English that discusses connection with Prof. Qing Liu’s work 
- Curriculum vitae in English
- Research summary and proposal in English (up to 5 pages)
 - 3~5 Reference Letters 

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

Application Due Date: January 31, 2024
Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis. 

* 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, 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:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://groups.oist.jp/gpde/qing-liu
email address
 
1919-1 Tancha
Onna, Okinawa
904-0495, Japan