Research Technician / Macroevolution Unit

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Department

Macroevolution unit

Research Field

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

30 Apr 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
A Research Technician position is available in the Macroevolution Unit at OIST. We are looking for a quick-learning and detail oriented research technician with diving experience and an interest in fish biodiversity. The Technician will assist with planning (and undertaking) diving and other fieldwork, caring for live fish, and other ichthyological research needs in the Unit. Non-diving skills, such as specimen preparation, dissection, and basic fish husbandry, can be learned through on the job training.

[Work content and job description]
1.Assistance with planning and undertaking diving and other marine fieldwork.
2.Assistance with locating, obtaining, and processing fish specimens from around Okinawa.
3.Assistance with fish husbandry in the Unit, including arranging for materials, caring for animals, and assisting with experiments.
4.Assistance with other projects within the applicants’ expertise as needed.
5.Keeping up-to-date on methods and skills required for the above.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* First Stage Researcher (R1)
Annual salary:3 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 1 or 2 years depending on experience. This contract may be renewed.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive).

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Compensation & Benefits:
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations

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=D124020409&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Okinawa

STATUS: EXPIRED