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As part of an initiative to develop a vibrant program in theoretical sciences, OIST invites applications for Visiting Scholars in the Theoretical Sciences. The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is a research institution with a Ph.D. program.
Outstanding graduate students and faculty are being attracted internationally. OIST is beautifully situated on the tropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be independent researchers, i.e., should have an academic
standing equivalent to senior postdoc, junior group leader, or faculty member at a research-intensive institution. The position has a flexible term of 3 to 12 months taken continuously starting no earlier than October 1, 2021. The appointment may be taken
while on leave or sabbatical from another university and comes with housing, research funds, and moving allowance. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for support with salary, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit. No teaching duties
come with the position. OIST is an institution with no departments, aiming to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. It provides a family-friendly working environment including the multilingual Child Development Center and has proactive
policies designed to promote a culture of diversity. OIST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator, and employer. Further details can be found at https://www.oist.jp/.</div>
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<div>Applicants should submit a CV including a list of publications, a brief description of the research to date and proposed research while visiting OIST, and the desired period of visit. All visits are subject to the availability of funding. Applications
received by August 15, 2021, are guaranteed full consideration.</div>
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<div>If you have any questions, please send inquiries to: tsvp@oist.jp</div>
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