Part-time Position in Developmental Neurobiology Unit
Part-time breeding assistant
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.
No special qualifications required.
(Preferred)
A person who can work cheerfully and enthusiastically as a responsible member is even better.
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
1,000 yen/hour, transport allowance
Benefits:
- 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)
1) Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese with a photo. Make sure to write your preferred work days and hours, and point of contact.
2) Letter of self-introduction and self-promotion (about one page)
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
* 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
How to apply
Please send documents 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
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.
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* Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
* Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
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(Information Disclosure – 10. Others – 6. OIST 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 (renewable)
Part-time, 5 days per week 9:00-17:00 per day (12:00 – 13:00 break time) 7 hrs per day
*Working day and hours are negotiable in accordance with OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
*Person who can work on weekends is welcomed.
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave
Overtime work hours
Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with OIST Employee Compensation Regulrations.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.