Postdoctoral Scholar, Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan

Updated: 2 days ago
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Department

Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit
Research Field

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

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

30 Apr 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 Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group aims to understand the evolution of molecular mechanisms of the centrosome, a central organelle required for cell division. We employ complementary approaches using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and human cell culture, biochemistry, and gene engineering to understand the regulation of centrosomes during development.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project examining how centrosomes are regulated during development.

The successful candidate will work with Caenorhabditis elegans and cell culture systems and will employ cutting-edge approaches such as live-cell imaging and biochemical reconstitution to uncover new mechanistic principles.

Our group offers a supportive, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment that fosters scientific excellence and professional development.

References:
Ohta et al., 2025, bioRxiv
Ohta et al., 2021, JCB
Meitinger, Kong, Ohta et al., 2021, JCB
Ohta et al., 2018, Cell Reports
Ohta et al., 2014, Nature Communications

Responsibilities:
1.Drive and manage the research project
2.Publish in high-quality journals
3.Learn and develop new technologies
4.Present research at internal meetings and external conferences
5.Document experimental procedures and results
6.Supervise junior staff and students
https://www.oist.jp/research/buribushi/ohta

[Work content and job description]
The successful candidate will work with Caenorhabditis elegans and cell culture systems and will employ cutting-edge approaches such as live-cell imaging and biochemical reconstitution to uncover new mechanistic principles.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Lab1 LevelC

[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=D126010551&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:00
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 and other explanations: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.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, including a 6-month probationary period. Contract renewal will depend on performance, conduct, and institutional circumstances.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Others:Relocation allowance
Access to Child Development Center
Access to Schooling Options
Language Education
Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
Remote Work System

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]


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

Okinawa

STATUS: EXPIRED

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