Part-time Position in Developmental Neurobiology Unit

The position

Part-time breeding assistant

Developmental Neurobiology Unit 

About OIST

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.

Responsibilities
  1. Feeding (Zebrafish ), tank cleaning, and maintenance check for the equipments.
Qualifications

No special qualifications required.

 

(Preferred)

A person who can work cheerfully and enthusiastically as a responsible member is even better.

Compensation and Benefits

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)
Application Documents

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)
 

Declaration

* 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, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications. OIST Privacy Policy

* 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

(Information Disclosure – 10. Others – 6. OIST Rules for Concurrent Appointment).

* Further details about the University can be viewed on our website

Job Type
Part-time
Starting Date
01 July 2025
Employment Term

Part-time, appointment for 1 year contract initially with 6 month probationary period (renewable)

 

Working Hours

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.

Report to
Professor. Ichiro Masai
Job Location
Main Campus: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
Application Deadline
30 May 2025
*Application will be closed once the position is filled.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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