SIP Specialist
The specialist will work within the Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) education project in the OIST Center for Quantum Technologies. Education and research topics of interest include the theoretical aspects of Quantum Computation, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing. The successful candidate will work for the educational course program, the research & technology program, and the global-leadership program with the SIP team members.
This position is funded by the SIP grant.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the education course development, coaching the research & technology course participants and planning the global-leadership course.
- General operations of the SIP project.
- Coordinate communication between faculty, departments in OIST and external stakeholders including funding bodies and governments.
(Required)
- PhD in Quantum Information Science and/or Technology or in a related to fields
- PhD- level of understanding of quantum mechanics
- Interest in working with industry
- Ability to speak and write in Japanese at a business level
- Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
(Preferred)
- Ability to speak and write in English at a business level
- Numerical skills and educational experiences in both undergraduate and Master’s level
- Experience of External Fund project for more than 3 years
- Teaching experience at university level in quantum technologies
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)
- Remote Work System
- Cover letter, CV and list of publications in both English and Japanese
* Please click APPLY HERE to be redirected to our application platform (Interfolio) and follow the instructions there to upload the required documents.
Declaration
- 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 in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities: Rules for Concurrent Appointment.
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website.
This is a fixed-term position until March 2028, funded through the SIP project. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).
Working hours:
Scheduled Working hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Rest period: 12:00 – 13:00
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Holidays, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Thank you for your application. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.