Part-time Breeding Assistant, Developmental Neurobiology Unit
Part-time breeding assistant
Developmental Neurobiology Unit (URL: https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/dnu )
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.
Feeding (Zebrafish ), tank cleaning, and maintenance check for the equipments.
You will work collaboratively with team members under the guidance of experienced staff.
No special qualifications required.
A person who can work cheerfully and enthusiastically as a responsible member is even better.
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulation (1,100 yen/hour, transport allowance)
Benefits & Resources:
- 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)
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese with a photo. Make sure to write your preferred work days and hours, and point of contact.
- Letter of self-introduction and self-promotion (about one page)
Application Address:
Please send documents to following address:
- Via Email: zebrafish-recruit-pt#oist.jp (Please replace # with @)
- Via post mail to:
Mizuki Otake, Research Unit Administrator of Developmental Neurobiology Unit
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
1919-1, Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
Contact Email Address：
If you have any questions regarding this ad, please contact us at zebrafish-recruit-pt#oist.jp (Please replace # with @ before using this email address)
- 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.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities: Rules for Concurrent Appointment.
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website.
- Part-time, appointment for 1 year contract initially with 6 month probationary period. This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
Starting Date
As early as possible after December 1, 2026
Five days a week, 9:00-15:00 (12:00 – 13:00 break time) 5 hrs per day
Break: 12:00 – 13:00
*Working day and hours are negotiable.
*People who can work on weekends are welcome.
*People who can work long term are welcome.
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Holidays, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Thank you for your application. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.