Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Postdoctoral Scholar or Staff Scientist in Ichthyology

A postdoctoral scholar (PhD 5 years) or staff scientist position
(PhD 5 years) is available in the Macroevolution Unit at OIST. We
seek a highly motivated, expert researcher with a deep knowledge
of fish biodiversity, including but not limited to systematics,
taxonomy, ecology., and the fossil record. The researcher will pursue
groundbreaking projects on ichthyological topics, such as the origins of
the Indo-Pacific biodiversity hotspot, the origins and diversification of
fish groups, description and characterization of species and communities,
and/or the influence of environmental and ecological factors on fish
biodiversity. Exact projects will be developed through discussions with
PI Sallan based on the skills, interests, and ideas of the selected
researcher.

Responsibilities:

Develop and lead innovative projects related to the ichthyological
interests of the Macroevolution Unit.
Publish results in high-quality journals.
Present at national and international conferences.

Qualifications:

(Required)

PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, Paleontology,
Organismal Biology or related field with dissertation focused on fishes.
Experience and interest in fish biodiversity.
Willingness to develop knowledge about areas and clades of interest to
the unit if outside of past experience (e.g. fishes).
Willingness to learn new methods as needed.
Willingness to travel to museum collections or collect specimens as needed.
Willingness to collaborate with other relevant labs at OIST and outside.
Good spoken and written English skills, including for scientific terms
and concepts.

(Preferred)

Experience in either fish morphology, fish phylogenetics, marine field
work and collections, or work with live fishes, depending on area of
expertise.

Start Date:
Negotiable from April 2024 (if in Japan already) through
mid-2025. Promising senior graduate students and postdocs with time
remaining in their current positions are encouraged to apply.

Term & Working hours:
Full-time. A postdoctoral position (PhD5 years) is initially for one
year and can be renewed to 2 more years based on performance and mutual
agreement. A staff scientist position (PhD5 years) is initially for
one year and can be extended further based on performance and mutual
agreement.

Working hours:

Discretionary working hours

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)

Application Due Date:

Applications will continue to be screened until the position is filled.

Submission Documents:

Cover letter including statement of research interests

CV including the publication list

Contact information for 3 recommendation letters (will be contacted
after first pass)

Apply At:

https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoctoral-scholar-or-staff-scientist-ichthyology-macroevolution-unit

Lauren Sallan <Lauren.Sallan@oist.jp>

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