Postdoctoral Scholar or Staff Scientist / Macroevolution Unit

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Department

Macroevolution unit

Research Field

Mathematics
Geosciences
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* 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

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary:4 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description: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:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 3 months

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[Insurance]

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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)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Country

Japan

City

Okinawa

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124020198&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Okinawa

STATUS: EXPIRED