Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.comLocation: Okinawa, Japan
Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2025 or earlier. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi.
Responsibilities
1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including collaborations, meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research.
2. The candidate must have a clear research plan (with flexibility and interests in potential collaboration with Prof. Reiko Toriumi and other members in the group), and be able to achieve research objectives in a form of publication.
3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host can be provided but up to availability of funding.
Qualifications
1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas.
2. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and respectful researcher.
3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English.
Term
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years starting Fall 2025 (or earlier), renewable up to 3 years in total depending on the performance of the postdoc, and contingent on funding availability.
Compensation
The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below.
We offer an annual base salary for postdoc with a range 4.5M yen – 5.9M yen according to the years from PhD.
Benefits
1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary.
2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days)
3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker’s accident compensation insurance.
Application documents in pdf (in English)
1. Cover letter
2. Research statement (includes future research plan, where you may also consider overlap in interests with the research that Prof. Reiko Toriumi does.)
3. CV including publication list
4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online (29165).
The application materials 1, 2, and 3should be compiled in one single pdf fileand should be sent toqgqft.oist@gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online (29165). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi atqgqft.oist@gmail.com.
Application deadline
The review of the applications will start on 16th December 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by 16th December 2024 are guaranteed full consideration.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University
1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan