Open Faculty Positions

While we are not currently recruiting new faculty members, we encourage you to stay connected for updates by subscribing to the OIST mailing list (https://667xsp62eh.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/subscription) or revisiting this page for future opportunities.

Experience a new model of scientific freedom in an innovative university

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is an English-speaking and dynamic graduate university (PhD) in Japan. 

WE PROVIDE:

  • Generous start-up packages and research equipment
  • Ongoing annual research funding for your scientific vision 
  • Fully funded PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, lab techs, and staff scientists
  • World-class core facilities and full-time support staff with specialist expertise
  • Infrastructural support for amplifying your scientific impact (e.g., technology transfer, outreach, collaborations)
  • Full administrative support for your research group

OUR CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT:

  • No faculty hierarchies or departments
  • Stunning, state-of-the-art research buildings situated on a living-learning innovative campus
  • A fully interdisciplinary research culture
  • A thriving international research community representing 80+ countries
  • A vibrant, safe, multicultural setting on the beautiful island of Okinawa

For further information about OIST:

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