14 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University- Department
HR Recruiting Section- Research Field
Mathematics
Geosciences
Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)- Country
Japan- Application Deadline
30 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Not Applicable- Hours Per Week
See description- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Marine Science Section manages the OIST Marine Science Station and supports marine fieldwork related to OIST marine research. OIST Marine Science Station possess state of the art equipment for studying the rich marine fauna of Okinawa: Outdoor and indoor aquariums including mesocosms for carrying out ecological studies, a unique heat wave simulator, flumes, and associated laboratory facilities for basic molecular and cellular biology work. It also supports fieldwork, hosting diving equipment and various scientific instruments for oceanographic studies.
Position summary:
The Section Leader of the Marine Science Section will lead all aspects of the technical and administrative efforts necessary to support marine research conducted at OIST. The section leader will be primarily responsible to manage the Marine Science Section and to actively engage the OIST research community and the marine research support community both domestically and internationally.
The successful candidate will leverage their demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, management, and administration to facilitate advanced research and education activities.
https://www.oist.jp/careers/marine-science-section-leader
[Work content and job description]
Responsibilities:
1.Management of the OIST Marine Station
2.Supporting marine fieldwork in collaboration with the OIST Diving Safety Officer
3.Advice to the researchers for the collection and maintenance of marine organisms
4.Budget planning and execution
5.Oversee safety within the section, including the creation of protocols for emergency situations such as typhoons.
6.Manage and supervise members of the Marine Science Section
7.Overseeing the stable supply of seawater to the OIST campus
8.Maintenance of excellent records regarding research support, equipment maintenance and safety
9.In collaboration with Buildings and Facilities Management and vendors, arrange maintenance of all relevant equipment and facilities to ensure continuous operation.
10.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Core Facilities
1.Supports the purchase and procurement of equipment based on the needs of researchers, by documenting the specifications of the equipment and by communicating with the manufacturers and vendors, etc.
2.Overseeing the creation of standard training programs, manuals and protocols for the efficient training and use of Marine Station resources
1.Organization of users groups related to the section activities
2.In collaboration with the Provost and Director of Core Facilities, organization of advisory boards for the Marine Science Section
3.Liaison with local authorities and communities related to marine activities
4.Develop and maintain a network with international and domestic marine science organizations
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
904-0404 Okinawa OIST Marine Science Station 656-7 Seragaki-hara, Onna Village
[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen - 10 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Holidays :2 days off per week
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary Labor System (Deemed working hours:7.5hours/day) is applied.
Employment type:Contract employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:3 months probationary period
[Various systems]
Pay increase system:available
Transportation expenses:available
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking indoors
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Benefits:
•Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
•Annual paid leave and summer holidays
•Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
•Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
•Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
•Access to Child Development Center
•Access to Schooling Options
•Language Education
•Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Okinawa
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124030589&ln_jor=1
Contact
- City
Okinawa
STATUS: EXPIRED
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