Project Scientist - OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
The Project Scientist will contribute to the Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing project funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The appointee will serve as an assistant leader for use-case projects and will lead the reskilling program designed for industry professionals participating in the project.
The position focuses on non-hardware quantum technologies, including quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, quantum programming languages, quantum compilers, and quantum architectures. Working closely with OIST project leaders and the National Institute of Informatics (NII), the Project Scientist will develop educational materials, coordinate the online learning platform, and provide supervision and coaching to project participants.
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。
- Assist in leading use-case projects and supervise NEDO project participants.
- Develop and maintain educational materials on quantum technologies for industry professionals.
- Manage and coordinate the online learning platform in collaboration with NII.
- Mentor and coach participants in the reskilling program.
- Contribute to workshops, meetings, and project documentation.
(Required)
- Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in Quantum Information Science or are related field.
- Strong interest in collaboration with industry.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
(Preferred)
- Experience with online learning systems (e.g., Moodle).
- Teaching experience in academic institutions.
- Experience in joint research with industry.
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)
- Curriculum vitae (English)
- Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
- This position requires communication and documentation in Japanese. *Applicants whose native language is not Japanese are requested to submit a document certifying Japanese proficiency (e.g., JLPT N1 or equivalent)
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your application documents to:
yuta.ando[at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
- 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 NEDO project Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).
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.