Postdoctoral Researcher, Networked Quantum Devices Unit

We offer two postdoctoral researcher positions in quantum information theory. Depending on seniority, the hire can be at the level of staff scientist. Potential research topics include the following:

• Quantum communications and quantum networking theory.
• Quantum cryptography.
• Quantum error correction, in particular in connection with modular quantum computation.

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.

The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.

English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Actively contribute to the research agenda of the unit in collaboration with the unit PI.

• 2. Disseminate the research results in journals and conferences.
• 3. Co-supervise students when required.
• 4. Participate in unit seminars and meetings.
• 5. Coordinate unit tasks such as weekly unit seminars, unit website update, yearly report or unit outings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1. PhD in computer science, mathematics or physics.
• 2. Excellent track record demonstrated by publications or talks in top venues.

Preferred:

• 1. Experience supervising students.
• 2. Programming experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations

• For Postdoctoral Scholar: Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen
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• 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

Submission Documents

• Cover letter (English)
• Curriculum vitae (English)
• (3) Names and contact information of 2 referees

Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to third-party administrators after a conditional offer of employment.

* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.

* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment.

How to Apply

Apply by submitting your application documents to: david.elkouss [at]oist.jp

(Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)