Postdoctoral Scholar, Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group
The Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group aims to understand the evolution of molecular mechanisms of the centrosome, a central organelle required for cell division. We employ complementary approaches using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and human cell culture, biochemistry, and gene engineering to understand the regulation of centrosomes during development.
For more information, please visit our website: (https://www.oist.jp/research/buribushi/ohta).
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project examining how centrosomes are regulated during development.
The successful candidate will work with Caenorhabditis elegans and cell culture systems and will employ cutting-edge approaches such as live-cell imaging and biochemical reconstitution to uncover new mechanistic principles.
Our group offers a supportive, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment that fosters scientific excellence and professional development.
References:
Ohta et al., 2025, bioRxiv
Ohta et al., 2021, JCB
Meitinger, Kong, Ohta et al., 2021, JCB
Ohta et al., 2018, Cell Reports
Ohta et al., 2014, Nature Communications
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。
- Drive and manage the research project
- Publish in high-quality journals
- Learn and develop new technologies
- Present research at internal meetings and external conferences
- Document experimental procedures and results
- Supervise junior staff and students
(Required)
- PhD in molecular and cellular biology or a related discipline
- Strong interest in cell biology
- Collaborative mindset and passion for science
- Evidence of high-quality scientific publications
- Proficiency in English
(Preferred)
- Experience with C. elegans or other Nematode systems
- Experience with human cell culture and gene editing
- Experience in quantitative image analysis
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
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Remote Work System
- Cover letter (English)
- Curriculum vitae (English)
- Names and contact information of 2-3 referees (including at least one former employer)
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your application documents to:
midori.ota [at]oist.jp (replace “[at]” with “@”)
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Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, including a 6-month probationary period. Contract renewal will depend on performance, conduct, and institutional circumstances.
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.