Detailed information

Now recruiting

Date of update : 2024/03/11

End date of accepting applications : 2024/06/30

Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa

Date of publication : 2024/03/11

Marine Science Section Leader

D124030589

Private university

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Research field : Natural Science - Unspecified

Research Administration : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The Marine Science Section manages the OIST Marine Science Station and supports marine fieldwork related to OIST marine research. OIST Marine Science Station possess state of the art equipment for studying the rich marine fauna of Okinawa: Outdoor and indoor aquariums including mesocosms for carrying out ecological studies, a unique heat wave simulator, flumes, and associated laboratory facilities for basic molecular and cellular biology work. It also supports fieldwork, hosting diving equipment and various scientific instruments for oceanographic studies.

Position summary:
The Section Leader of the Marine Science Section will lead all aspects of the technical and administrative efforts necessary to support marine research conducted at OIST. The section leader will be primarily responsible to manage the Marine Science Section and to actively engage the OIST research community and the marine research support community both domestically and internationally.

The successful candidate will leverage their demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, management, and administration to facilitate advanced research and education activities.
https://www.oist.jp/careers/marine-science-section-leader
Work content and job description

Responsibilities:
<Managing the Marine Science Section>
1.Management of the OIST Marine Station
2.Supporting marine fieldwork in collaboration with the OIST Diving Safety Officer
3.Advice to the researchers for the collection and maintenance of marine organisms
4.Budget planning and execution
5.Oversee safety within the section, including the creation of protocols for emergency situations such as typhoons.
6.Manage and supervise members of the Marine Science Section
7.Overseeing the stable supply of seawater to the OIST campus
8.Maintenance of excellent records regarding research support, equipment maintenance and safety
9.In collaboration with Buildings and Facilities Management and vendors, arrange maintenance of all relevant equipment and facilities to ensure continuous operation.
10.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Core Facilities

<Building capabilities in OIST>
1.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.
2.Overseeing the creation of standard training programs, manuals and protocols for the efficient training and use of Marine Station resources

<Contributing to communities>
1.Organization of users groups related to the section activities
2.In collaboration with the Provost and Director of Core Facilities, organization of advisory boards for the Marine Science Section
3.Liaison with local authorities and communities related to marine activities
4.Develop and maintain a network with international and domestic marine science organizations
Assigned department

Existing departments

Marine Science Section

Job type

Research Administration

Research field

Natural Science - Unspecified

Wages

Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 10 million yen

Working hours

Working hours :09:00-17:30

Holidays : 2 days off per week

Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Labor System (Deemed working hours:7.5hours/day) is applied.

Application requirements

Qualifications

Work experience

(Required)
1.Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in marine research or a related field
2.Experience in managing a marine science station (preferred)
3.Experience with fish and cephalopods husbandry systems (preferred)
4.Experience in managing a marine fieldwork program (preferred)
5.Experience in managing and supervising staff
6.Experience in budget management and execution
7.Good collaborative skills relevant to a multi-user environment
8.Good communication and interpersonal skills
9.Excellent communication skills in English.Ability to communicate in Japanese is desirable, but not required.
10.Strong problem-solving skills
11.Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Employment Type

Contract employee

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive)

Probationary period present

3 months probationary period

Work location

904-0404 Okinawa OIST Marine Science Station 656-7 Seragaki-hara, Onna Village

Compensation

Various systems

Pay increase system : available

Transportation expenses : available
Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance : available

Employees' Pension Insurance : available

Worker's accident insurance : available

Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

No smoking indoors
Supplementary explanation of compensation

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)

Application Considerations

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

The interview could be held online for the applicants living overseas and outside of Okinawa.

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Application period

2024/03/11~2024/06/30 Deadline for receipt

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
*Application will be closed once the position is filled.

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission

Other online application forms
Submission Documents:
-Curriculum vitae in English
-Cover letter in English
-2 reference letters will be required if the Applicant is selected as a shortlisted candidate.

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