Postdoctoral Researcher in Prof. Xiaodan Zhou’s Analysis on Metric Spaces Unit
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Position summary
Postdoctoral Researcher in Prof. Xiaodan Zhou’s Analysis on Metric Spaces Unit
Location
Responsibilities
- Participate in the activities of the Analysis on Metric Spaces group
- Engage in ongoing and active research.
Qualifications
- PhD in Mathematics.
- Proficiency in the English Language
Report to
Starting Date
Term & Working Hours
Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 1 year in the first instance. This contract may be renewed up to a total of 3 years.
Working hours: 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation 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 http://www.shigakukyosai.jp/ )
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker’s accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
How To Apply
Apply through mathjobs.org
or send by post to the following address:
Analysis on Metric Spaces 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. Xiaodan Zhou’s work
- Curriculum vitae in English
- A statement of research accomplishments (max. 4 pages including reference) and future plans (max. 3 pages including reference).
- 3~5 Reference Letters
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
Application Due Date
Declaration
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