Postdoctoral Scholar Position (Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics Unit at OIST)

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics (QUO) Unit at OIST works at the intersection of condensed matter physics, ultrafast and terahertz (THz) spectroscopy, materials science, and device engineering. We seek to understand how emergent quantum phenomena arise in low-dimensional materials, how they interact with light, and how these interactions can be harnessed to control quantum states and enable new forms of energy and information transport and conversion. Our approach combines the fabrication of 2D quantum materials and van der Waals devices with the development of THz microscopy and precision spectroscopy, while exploring their translation into quantum information science.

Postdoctoral Scholars will have opportunities to develop expertise across areas including 2D quantum materials, van der Waals device nanofabrication, quantum and qubit platforms, ultrafast microscopy, THz spectroscopy, microwave techniques, and antenna design/fabrication. OIST provides a highly interdisciplinary research environment with cutting-edge shared facilities and close interaction among researchers. The Unit will also support motivated Postdoctoral Scholars in preparing for future independent research careers through opportunities to pursue original research directions and build new collaborations.

We very much look forward to hearing from creative and ambitious early-career researchers.

https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/qopto

[Work content and job description]

Postdoctoral Scholars in the Quantum and Ultrafast Optoelectronics Unit are expected to engage in creative, curiosity-driven, and independent research, while collaborating closely with the PI, other Unit members, and researchers within and outside OIST.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research in one or both of the following areas:

(i) THz spectroscopy of 2D quantum matter: Develop and apply ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy to investigate low-energy excitations, light-driven quantum phenomena, and related dynamics in quantum materials and van der Waals devices.

(ii) Designer quantum materials and devices: Design and fabricate vdW heterostructures and nanodevices, and investigate their electronic, optical, and quantum properties using optical, transport, and complementary characterization techniques.

• Communicating effectively and building collaborations with Unit members, researchers across OIST, and external collaborators.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at national and international conferences.
• Contributing to the collaborative research environment of the Unit and at OIST, including scientific discussions and mentoring of students where appropriate.

• Assigned department

Newly established departments

Date of new establishment:December, 2026

[Work location]

• Address

904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

[Number of hired]

Number of hired:2 person(s)

Number of hired description:We are looking for two motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to join our newly established research unit.

Hiring date:2027-01-01 00:00:00

Job content supplemental explanation:Commencement date is negotiable.