Principal Investigator Positions
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

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.

1) Principal Investigator Position in Primate Brain Research http://www.oist.jp/doc/career/20070808_primate_recruit.pdf

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 intentions, the names and contact
information of five references, and up to five representative papers
in electronic format to nhp07@oist.jp by September 28, 2007. The
search will remain open until the position is filled.

2) Principal Investigator Position in Functional Brain Imaging
http://www.oist.jp/doc/career/20070808_imaging_recruit.pdf

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 intentions, 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.