Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Staff Scientist or Postdoc, Organic Optoelectronics Unit (Kabe Unit)
At the Organic Optoelectronics Unit (Kabe Unit), we are looking for an experienced postdoctoral scholar in the field of perovskite and/or organic photovoltaic technologies. Additional experience on the material synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication of transparent or semi-transparent solar cell technology is preferred.
沖縄科学技術大学院大学は、世界の科学技術の発展に貢献し、沖縄でのイノベーションの拠点となるために2011年に設立されました。5年一貫制の博士課程教育を提供し、国を超えて、分野を超えて、優れた研究者が共同で、最先端の科学研究を行っています。
85 ヘクタールの敷地に広がる大自然の中に設立され、美しい海岸とサンゴ礁を見下ろす場所に位置します。キャンパスは建築学的観点から見ても印象的なこだわりが施され、その自然の中にある大学施設を際立たせています。学部の壁を作らないことで、学際的な研究成果を生み出せる環境を提供し、また学内の誰もが、最高水準のリソースへのアクセスと研究機器の利用が可能で、共同研究に生かせるような仕組みを整えています。
学内では英語を公用語とし、50 ヵ国以上から集まる研究者コミュニティは真の国際性を保持しています。OISTは科学技術の革新、そして沖縄の経済発展の原動力となるイノベーション創出に取り組んでいます。
The applicant will work on the following themes based on the applicant's research experience.
- Synthesis and characterization of transparent absorber, charge transporting layers, and electrodes
- Experience with lead-based 3D, 2D, lead free, and/or inorganic transparent perovskites
- Fabrication and characterization of complete transparent perovskite solar cells
- Indoor and outdoor operational stability analysis of perovskite solar cells
- Preparation of periodic reports to keep track of the progress of the project
(Required)
- Ph.D. degree (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Engineering)
- For Staff Scientist, more than 5 years of research experience after obtaining PhD
- Good writing and communication skills in English
(Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, and characterization of transparent or semi-transparent solar cells (perovskite, organic, or hybrid systems)
- Experience in thin-film deposition via solution and/or vacuum processing (e.g., spin-coating, thermal evaporation, sputtering, and ALD)
- Hands-on experience with solar cell device fabrication and performance evaluation (J-V, EQE, and stability testing)
- Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, XPS, UPS, LEIPS, SEM, AFM, and XRD)
- Strong publication record
For Staff Scientist:
Expected Annual Salary: 5.0M – 7.5M yen*
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills and background in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
For Postdoctoral Scholar:
Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen
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
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Remote Work system
- Curriculum vitae
- Summary of previous research
- 2 reference letters will be required if the Applicant is selected as a shortlisted candidate.
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your application documents combined into one file (MS Word or pdf) to:
oou [at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
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Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 1 year, in the scope of an OIST Innovation Proof of Concept project. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be extended if the project is approved for continuation.
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime work hours
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.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.