The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (https://www.oist.jp/) is an international, interdisciplinary graduate university in Japan, operating entirely in English and committed to empowering world-class researchers with the freedom, resources, and support they need to drive transformational discoveries.
We are seeking outstanding scientists to join our community as tenure-track faculty members, as part of an expansion in two broad areas. We aim to appoint two tenure-track assistant professors in:
We provide:
Our culture and environment:
OIST empowers faculty to pursue fundamental, curiosity-driven research while encouraging connections across disciplines. Our faculty publish in top-tier journals, lead international collaborations, and attract prestigious fellowships. We support researchers not only as scientists but also as mentors, leaders, and innovators.
To promote scientific excellence through a diverse and inclusive community, OIST actively encourages applications from women and other underrepresented groups. We provide a family-friendly working environment, including a bilingual child development center on campus.