Postdoctoral Scholar for POC Project (AAV vector production)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan

Updated: about 1 month ago
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

13 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Department

Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Engineering Unit
Research Field

Environmental science
Pharmacological sciences
Neurosciences
Chemistry
Medical sciences
Anthropology
Agricultural sciences
Ethics in health sciences
Technology
Biological sciences
Engineering
Physics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

30 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

Japan
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The candidate will participate as a member of the team in a Proof-of-Concept project funded by OIST Innovation to develop a technology toward commercialization. The project is funded through Mar. 31, 2027, renewable for another year pending a progress review.
https://www.oist.jp/innovation/technology-development

[Work content and job description]
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To design and conduct experiments involving adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector production, characterization, and applications. Must be able to communicate effectively with multiple team members, keep accurate records, prepare reports and presentations with minimal supervision.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00


Where to apply
Website
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030563&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Salary amount according to OIST regulations.
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed term appointment through Mar. 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for another year upon successful review of the project and the candidate. Contract initially with 3 month probationary period (inclusive).
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:3 month probationary period (full salary).

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
COMPENSATION:
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulation.

BENEFITS:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances

- Annual paid leave and summer holidays

- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid),
welfare pension insurance, worker's accident compensation insurance


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Country
Japan
City
Okinawa
Geofield


STATUS: EXPIRED

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