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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Post-doctoral researcher
Sensory and Behavioural Neuroscience Unit

Position Summary:
Post-doctoral positions are available in the Sensory and Behavioural Neuroscience Unit (https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/sbn) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, in Okinawa, Japan.
Our lab investigates how neural circuits generate flexible, task-dependent behaviour, with a particular focus on olfactory processing during learning and decision-making. We combine large-scale electrophysiology (Neuropixels), intracellular recordings, optogenetics, and quantitative behavioural paradigms to link neural population dynamics to behaviour.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will lead projects aimed at uncovering the circuit and dynamic physiological mechanisms underlying task-dependent sensory representations. Approaches may include high-density electrophysiology, patch-clamp recordings, and circuit perturbations in behaving animals, with flexibility to develop independent directions aligned with the lab’s goals.
Qualifications:
(Required)
1. PhD in an appropriate discipline
(Preferred)
1. Experience with physiological experiments
2. Experience with neuroscience data analysis
Report To:
PI (Izumi Fukunaga)
Working Location:
Main Campus: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495
Starting Date:
As early as possible
Term:
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, which may be renewed subject to the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Benefits:
Working hours:
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)s
Holidays:
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave:
Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime work hours:
Discretionary Working Hours System:
In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Submission Documents:
  • Cover letter (English)
  • Curriculum vitae (English)
  • Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
  • Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
URL of this job posting:
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your application documents to:
izumi.fukunaga [at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
Application Due Date:
Application deadline will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Email Address:
izumi.fukunaga [at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
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