Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Description

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 an international graduate school offering a 5-year PhD program in science and technology. 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 OIST, and the university research community is fully international, with members representing over 70 countries. OIST is widely recognized as a leading institution for excellence in graduate education and cutting-edge research.
Position summary: Postdoctoral Researcher in Prof. Qing Liu’s Geometric Partial Differential Equations Unit. https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/gpde
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: September 2026, or onward
Term & Working hours: Term: Full-time. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with a possible 1-year extension, for a maximum 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 https://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: June 30, 2026
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.
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*　Further details about the University can be viewed on our website (www.oist.jp).