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Principal Investigator Positions
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Promotion Corporation
Central Office, Seaside House
7542, Onna, Onna Village, Okinawa Japan 904-0411
Tel: +81 98 966 8711 Fax: +81 98 966 8717
URL: www.oist.jp
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST: http://www.oist.jp) is inviting applications for Principal Investigator positions in the field of Primate Brain Research and Functional Brain Imaging. OIST will open its brand new campus, overlooking tropical beaches in Onna Village, Okinawa, Japan in 2009. The major facilities will include a non-human primate laboratory compatible with cutting edge molecular technologies and high field MRI scanners for both non-human primates and humans. MEG, PET and other imaging facilities are future options.
Appointment is for five years and is renewable upon successful evaluation. Temporary offices near the new campus will be available until the completion of the new facilities in 2009. An appointee will be able to perform joint research based in another institute while facilities are being completed at the new campus.
Principal Investigator Position in Primate Brain Research
A successful applicant will play a major role in planning the non-human primate research facilities, including decisions on the floor plan and major equipment. Candidates should have a doctoral degree, a strong publication record, deep practical knowledge in non-human primate research, and fresh ideas. Good communication skills and the ability to work collegially will be required for organizing this new research facility.
For the first round of reviews, candidates should send CV, statement of on-going and future research intensions, the names and contact information of five references, and up to five representative papers in electronic format to pbr07@oist.jp by September 28, 2007. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Principal Investigator Position in Functional Brain Imaging
A successful applicant will play a major role in planning the brain imaging facilities, including decisions on the floor plan and major equipment. Candidates should have a doctoral degree, a strong publication record, deep practical knowledge in functional brain imaging, and fresh ideas. Good communication skills and the ability to work collegially will be required for organizing this new research facility.
For the first round of reviews, candidates should send CV, statement of on-going and future research intensions, the names and contact information of five references, and up to five representative papers in electronic format to fbi07@oist.jp by September 28, 2007. The search will remain open until the position is filled. |
