Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Postdoctoral Fellows & Investigators

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, a new International Graduate University in Okinawa, has established a Research Initiative with a number of Research Groups. We are seeking postdoctoral fellows in the areas of Molecular Cell Biology, Molecular Cellular Neuroscience, Computational and Experimental Neurobiology to join the following groups:
Neural Computation: Dr. K. Doya
Experimental studies of Learning and Memory: Dr. S. Endo
G0-cell: Yeast Cell Cycle: Dr. M. Yanagida
Molecular Neuroscience: Dr. S. Brenner, Dr. I. Maruyama, Dr. T. Naito

In addition, we have several openings for investigators with independent research projects in these areas.

Applicants for Postdoctoral fellowships should send their CV's, a description of their area of research interest, and the names of two references.
Applicants for Investigator positions should, in addition, provide a brief outline (1000 words) of the research that they would like to carry out and the resources required for it. Successful candidates will be invited to present more detailed proposals.

The research groups are at present housed in well-equipped temporary laboratories and a major construction program for the new University is underway.

Post doctoral fellows will be appointed for two years in the first instance with the possibility of renewal. Investigators will receive renewable 5-year appointment as well as the resources required for their research.

Further details about the Institute can be viewed on our website (www.oist.jp) which also has the last research report. Interested, qualified candidates: Please send your resumes to Human Resources Department, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, 12-22 Suzaki, Uruma-shi, Okinawa 904-2234, Japan.
Or resumes may be faxed to: 81-(0)98-934-8441, or emailed to: careers@irp.oist.jp