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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/03/27 End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/31
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2024/03/27
End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/31

Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa

Date of publication : 2024/03/27

Senior PostDoc / Staff Scientist

D124031569

Private university

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Research field : Life Science - Evolutionary biology | Life Science - Genome biology

Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Model-Based Evolutionary Genomics Unit at OIST is looking for a senior postdoc/staff scientist to join us and lead research at the intersection of computational and evolutionary biology. Our unit works to decode the complex patterns and processes that underpin the evolution of life across its myriad forms with a significant focus on reconstructing the Tree of Life and modeling the dependency between different levels of organization in biological systems. By employing probabilistic models and leveraging the power of machine learning, we aim to unravel the co-evolutionary dynamics that have shaped the Tree of Life, from the enigmatic origins of early life forms to the sophisticated structures of modern biological systems.

    https://www.oist.jp/careers/staff-scientist-senior-postdoc-model-based-evolutionary-genomics-unit

  • Work content and job description

    Devise and lead state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research in Evolutionary Biology, and have fun doing it! Supervise team members including PhD students and postdocs. Maintain and develop new collaborations with researchers at OIST and other Universities, including the University of Bristol and the University of Queensland, NIOZ in the Netherlands, and the Institute of Evolution in Budapest. Publish results in leading journals and present them at international conferences. Application for independent funding is encouraged but not required.

  • Assigned department

    Newly established departments

    Model-based Evolutionary Genomics Unit

    Date of new establishment : October 01, 2024

Job type

  • Researcher/Postdoc level

Research field

  • Life Science - Evolutionary biology
  • Life Science - Genome biology

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~

Working hours

  • Working hours :09:00-17:30

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system is applied

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

    You have an excellent publication record in evolutionary or computational biology and a Ph.D. in the Natural Sciences, including Life Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 or 3 years, maybe renewed for up to 5 years or more in exceptional cases

    Probationary period present

    The contract is initially with a 3-month probationary period (inclusive).

Work location

  • 904-0495 Okinawa Kunigami-gun, Onna-son Tancha 1919-1

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Transportation expenses : available

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available: Private school mutual aid

    Worker's accident insurance : available: Workerfs accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    Relocation, housing and commuting allowances; Language education within institute; Access to Child Development Center; Daily life support in Okinawa are available

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Starting date : 2024/10/01

Application period

  • 2024/03/28~2024/05/31 Deadline for receipt

    Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Online Submission
    CV including publication and if possible, Google Scholar link
    Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

    Other online application forms
    Cover letter
    2-3 pages summary of your past research and your future plans
    Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, one of which should be a previous employer

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    After screening of documents, interviews will be followed (online / on site)

  • 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

Model-based Evolutionary Genomics Unit

Gergely Szollosi

gergely.szollosi@oist.jp

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