Postdoctoral Scholars

Nature Careers, India

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: JP Nagar III Phase, KARNATAKA
Job Type: FullTime

Position Summary :

The Chemistry and Chemical Bioengineering Unit (Tanaka Unit) at OIST is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars with experience in organic chemistry. Please see below for specific information about desired candidates.

Responsibilities :

Successful candidates will be involved in research on one or more of the projects related to:

1.  Development of chemical transformation strategies and methods, including the development of organocatalytic asymmetric transformations and the development of small organic molecule catalysts used for asymmetric transformations
2.  Development of protein chemical conjugation methods including the development of molecules that react with proteins at certain positions


Successful candidates must be able to:
1.  Develop and execute independent research in synthetic organic chemistry on the projects described above.
2.  Write/prepare drafts of manuscripts (including Supporting Information) based on the performed research described above.
3.  Prepare reports, posters, presentations, etc. based on the performed research.
4.  Collaboratively work as required.


Successful candidates will be expected to:
1.  Collaboratively develop novel ideas and methods relevant to the projects described above and for funding applications.

Qualifications :
(Required)
1.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or must be a Ph.D. candidate who will obtain a Ph.D. by the start date at OIST) and have a background in organic chemistry
2.  Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in research relevant to the work on the projects described above.

Report To :
Professor Fujie Tanaka

Working Location :
Main Campus: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495

S tarting Date :
As early as possible after hiring decision is made is desired, but start date is negotiable.

Term :
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.

Compensation & Benefits :
Expected Annual Salary: 4.6M-5.9M JPY
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations

Benefits:

Working hours :
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.

Submission Documents :

  • Cover Letter (written in English) including the date of application, name, e-mail address, phone number at which the applicant can be contacted, and a brief description of motivation/reason for applying for this post; please also indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
  •  Curriculum vitae (CV) with publication list (written in English); this should include name of applicant, address, date of birth, nationality, education (including adviser names), positions hold, memberships in scientific societies, honors/awards, publications, presentations, etc.
    For applicants whose native language is Japanese, a Japanese version of the CV (i.e., Japanese names should be written in Japanese) without publication list is required in addition to the English version.
  • Research performed (written in English, 1 to 2 pages). Figures can be included within this page limitation.
  • List of three references: Names and contact details of three references; contact details should include e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. For applications providing a Japanese version of the CV, Japanese names and addresses should be written in both Japanese and English.
    Two recommendation letters written in English will be required for selected candidates before a hiring decision is made. 

    • * Additional information may be requested during selection.

    How to Apply :
    Apply by uploading your submission documents HERE *.
    *This is a secure file uploading system for handling confidential materials.

    Application Due Date :
    The application deadline will continue until the position is filled. (Applications will be screened upon arrival)

    Contact Email Address ：
    tanaka-u-recruit@oist.jp

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