Postdoctoral Scholar, Biological Design Unit (Frangedakis Group)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Onna, Okinawa, Japan 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conducting rigorous and motivated research and innovation
  • Bring in and about intellectual stimulation and enthusiasm
  • Communicate and publish scientific findings and insights
  • Training and teaching younger generations
  • Contributing to the Unit's outreach activities
  • Constructing and maintaining a positive and collegial working environment in the Unit, at OIST, and with collaborators
  • Working and researching responsively and accountably
  • Taking full ownership of and driving one's career and personal development
  • Qualifications

    (Required)

  • PhD in Plant Sciences or relevant field (plant evolution, development, molecular biology)
  • Genuine interest in working with plant systems
  • Excellent communication skills in oral and written English (everyday, lay, and scientific)
  • Excellent record-keeping skills
  • Commitment to excellent lab organizat...
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    Job Details

    • Location Onna, Okinawa
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Life Scientists
    • Posted Date June 27, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 06, 2026