Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics (QUO) Unit at OIST works at the intersection of condensed matter physics, ultrafast and terahertz (THz) spectroscopy, materials science, and device engineering. We seek to understand how emergent quantum phenomena arise in low-dimensional materials, how they interact with light, and how these interactions can be harnessed to control quantum states and enable new forms of energy and information transport and conversion. Our approach combines the fabrication of 2D quantum materials and van der Waals devices with the development of THz microscopy and precision spectroscopy, while exploring their translation into quantum information science.
Postdoctoral Scholars will have opportunities to develop expertise across areas including 2D quantum materials, van der Waals device nanofabrication, quantum and qubit platforms, ultrafast microscopy, THz spectroscopy, microwave techniques, and antenna design/fabrication. OIST provides a highly interdisciplinary research environment with cutting-edge shared facilities and close interaction among researchers. The Unit will also support motivated Postdoctoral Scholars in preparing for future independent research careers through opportunities to pursue original research directions and build new collaborations.
We very much look forward to hearing from creative and ambitious early-career researchers.
https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/qopto
Work content and job description
Postdoctoral Scholars in the Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics Unit are expected to engage in creative, curiosity-driven, and independent research, while collaborating closely with the PI, other Unit members, and researchers within and outside OIST.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting research in one or both of the following areas:
- (i) THz spectroscopy of 2D quantum matter: Develop and apply ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy to investigate low-energy excitations, light-driven quantum phenomena, and related dynamics in quantum materials and van der Waals devices.
- (ii) Designer quantum materials and devices: Design and fabricate vdW heterostructures and nanodevices, and investigate their electronic, optical, and quantum properties using optical, transport, and complementary characterization techniques.
- Communicating effectively and building collaborations with Unit members, researchers across OIST, and external collaborators.
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at national and international conferences.
- Contributing to the collaborative research environment of the Unit and at OIST, including scientific discussions and mentoring of students where appropriate.
Assigned department: Newly established departments
Date of new establishment: December, 2026
Work location
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Number of hired
- Number of hired: 2 person(s)
- Number of hired description: We are looking for two motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to join our newly established research unit.
- Hiring date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Job content supplemental explanation: Commencement date is negotiable.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
- Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
- Wages description: In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
- Working hours: 09:00-17:30
- Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays
- Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Working Hours System: In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
- Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
- Employment type: Contract employee
- Contract period: Nontenured
- Contract period description: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST's financial and other circumstances.
- Probationary period: Probationary period present
- Probationary period description: Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).
Various systems
- Transportation expenses: commuting allowances
- Others: Relocation and housing allowances
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance: (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Employees' Pension Insurance: (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Worker's accident insurance: (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Employment insurance: Provided
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking indoors
Additional comments
- 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.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications. OIST Privacy Policy
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities (Information Disclosure – 10. Others – 6. OIST Rules for Concurrent Appointment).
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
- Country: Japan
- City: Okinawa
Contact
City: Okinawa