Electronics Research Support Specialist
The OIST Core Facilities contribute to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST The Engineering Section is one of the eight technical sections within the core facilities. It provides support for mechanical engineering, electronics, nanofabrication, and materials characterization through three teams of technical staff.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electronics Research Support Specialist to support electronics engineering within the university. The candidates’ principle duties will be to design and build custom circuits as required by OIST researchers, and to train and assist OIST researchers in the use of the section’s resources for electronic engineering. Additionally, the position is to assist in the management of electronics support within the section.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Provides support services related to electronic/electrical engineering
- Provides users with appropriate training on electronic circuit fabrication and testing
- Provides consultations with researchers on circuit design and fabrication, as well as circuit simulation including digital and analog circuits in low and high-frequency.
- Fabrication and testing of custom circuits
- Assist with data acquisition, processing and analysis.
- Creation of standard training programs, manuals and protocols for the efficient training and use of the instruments
- Maintenance of all relevant equipment and facilities
- Work with equipment vendors on maintenance, development and trouble-shooting issues
- Maintenance of stocks of consumables and chemicals
- 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.
- Maintenance of excellent records regarding research support, equipment maintenance and safety
- Maintains and expands collaborative relationships with other domestic and international institutes
- Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Section Leader
(Required)
- Master’s degree or higher in electronic or electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience in analog (LF/HF) and digital circuit design
- Experience in circuit fabrication and testing
- Experience in cryogenic and vacuum systems and circuits
- Experience in circuit simulation and EM simulation
- Experience in troubleshooting, calibrating and testing electronic equipment
- Experience in embedded circuits and systems
- Proficient in the use of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Experience in training and mentoring others
- Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate in Japanese is desirable, but not required
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to local culture and rapidly changing work environment
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)
- Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- 2 reference letters will be required if the Applicant is selected as a shortlisted candidate.
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* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
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- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)