Experimental Postdoctoral Researcher in precision levitated inertial sensing

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Onna, Okinawa, Japan 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in experiments in diamagnetic inertial sensors
  • Contribute generally to the research of the Quantum Machines Unit, including attending meetings and seminars as well as mentoring student research and interfacing with our research administrator
  • Qualifications

    (Required)

  • PhD Degree in a relevant discipline – physics, engineering etc
  • Experience in relevant experimental physics – vacuum, electronics, photonics, cryogenics
  • Experience in modelling/controlling experiments using any relevant computer software – python, matlab, mathematica, labview etc
  • Good working English
  • Compensation and Benefits

    Expected Annual Salary: yen

    In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations

    Benefits:

  • Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
  • Annual paid leave and summer holidays
  • Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
  • Welfare pen...
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    Job Details

    • Location Onna, Okinawa
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Life Scientists
    • Posted Date July 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 13, 2026