Detailed information
Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa
Date of publication : 2024/02/02
Postdoctoral Scholar or Staff Scientist / Macroevolution Unit
D124020198
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Research field : Natural Science - Unspecified
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
A postdoctoral scholar (PhD <5 years) or staff scientist position (PhD >5 years) is available in the Macroevolution Unit at OIST. We seek a highly motivated and creative researcher with a background in macroevolution (e.g. phylogenetics, evolutionary processes, organismal biology, and/or paleontology) and a deep interest in reconstructing the evolution of vertebrate life and biodiversity dynamics (extinction, diversification, innovation), and a desire to develop their own projects. The researcher will pursue novel work involving data and methods such as phylogenetic comparative methods, trait analysis, and/or fossil record occurrences.
This position is open to both paleontologists and researchers working on living groups, models, and molecular data, with a preference for those interested in fishes or other aquatic life. Exact projects will be developed through discussions with PI Sallan based on the skills, interests, and ideas of the selected researcher.
*The start date is negotiable. Promising senior graduate students and postdocs with time remaining in their current positions are encouraged to apply. -
Work content and job description
1. Develop and lead innovative projects related to the interests of the Macroevolution Unit.
2. Publish results in high-quality journals.
3. Present at national and international conferences. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Macroevolution Unit
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
Research field
- Natural Science - Unspecified
Wages
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Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:30
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
(Required)
1. PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Paleontology, Organismal Biology or related field with dissertation focused on macroevolutionary or biodiversity questions.
2. Experience and interest in macroevolutionary phenomena (e.g. diversification dynamics, evolutionary rates, trait origins, global events).
3. Willingness to develop knowledge about areas and clades of interest to the unit if outside of past experience (e.g. fishes).
4. Willingness to learn new methods as needed.
5. Willingness to travel to museum collections as needed.
6. Willingness to collaborate with other relevant labs at OIST and outside.
7. Good spoken and written English skills, including for scientific terms and concepts. Japanese is not required but classes are provided to OIST employees and their families.
(Preferred)
1. Familiarity with the evolution and ecology of fishes, as documented by prior work.
2. Proficiency in fossil work, phylogenetic comparative methods, and/or obtaining and processing molecular data as needed.
3. Track record of work demonstrating a broad interest in macroevolution.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
A postdoctoral position (PhD<5 years) is initially for one year and can be renewed to 2 more years based on performance and mutual agreement. A staff scientist position (PhD>5 years) is initially for one year and can be extended further based on performance and mutual agreement.
Probationary period present
Trial period 3 months
Work location
- 904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun
Compensation
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Compensation & Benefits:
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)
•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)
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/02/02~2024/04/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionSingle PDF with Title “LastName_FirstName_PositionArea” including:
1. Cover letter including brief statements of research interests and interest in the unit (3
pages max).
2. List of top three representative publications (or manuscripts in prep) with one
paragraph summary of key findings and scientific value for each.
3. Contact information for 3 recommendations (will be contacted after first evaluation)
4. Full CV including publication list -
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After screening of documents, interviews will be conducted in person or Zoom.
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Notification of result
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact details
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Macroevolution unit
Lauren Sallan
mmu@oist.jp
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