Detailed information
Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa
Date of publication : 2024/03/12
HPC Web Engineer
D124030729
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Research field : Others - Others - HPC Web Engineer
Research/Educational Assistance : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is a model for change in education and research with the best international graduate students, working side by side with world-class faculty in modern well-equipped laboratories. Beautifully situated on the island of Okinawa, OIST relies on a cross-disciplinary approach, with an emphasis on creativity and exchange, to offer unique, individualized graduate training. OIST is a university with no departments, eliminating artificial barriers between people working in different fields, but many nationalities, with students and faculty being attracted from all over the world. Concentrating initially on Neuroscience, Molecular Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Environmental and Ecological Sciences and Physical Sciences, OIST is bringing some of the best brains in the world to Okinawa to transform the way science and education is done in the global academic world.
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Work content and job description
The Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (SCDA) section, under the Research Support Division (RSD), promotes the effective use of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in OIST research environment. The SCDA manages OIST scientific computing resources and services to support computationally intensive research studies, ranging from bioinformatics to computational physics.
The HPC Web engineer will contribute to enhancing the usage and support of OIST’s HPC and scientific computing services. Under the direction of the SCDA Leader, the section member will be involved in the design, development, and maintenance of software and tools for OIST computing resources and services, as well as general systems administration and programming tasks. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Scientific Computing & Data Analysis Section
Job type
- Research/Educational Assistance
Research field
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Others - Others
HPC Web Engineer
Wages
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Annual Salary : 2 million yen ~ 4 million yen
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:30
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Official qualification in specific field, etc.
Design, implement, and maintain software tools to assist end users and administrators of research computer systems
Design, develop, and maintain software tools for monitoring, management, and administration, as well as support the SCDA team in its daily operations.
Manage, debug, and maintain software and operating systems, apply revision updates, and respond to security updates
Create and maintain documentation related to systems (installation, configuration, etc.) and software (design, maintenance, user guides, etc.)
Seek out new technologies and technical developments to meet expanding analytical and technical requirements
Share information openly and discreetly, contributing to a team culture of trust and transparency
Perform other related duties as directed or requested by the section leader -
Description
[Qualifications]
(Required)
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
-At least one year of software or web portal development experience
-Familiarity with current web technologies.
-Familiarity with version control tools such as Git (recommended), SVN, CVS, etc.
-Ability to read and write technical documents in English
-Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, in Japanese or English
-Ability to build good working relationships with team members
-Ability to identify and solve problems
-Ability to learn and apply new concepts, methods, and practices.
(Preferred )
-Experience developing low-level software (libraries, device drivers, etc.) to control devices.
-Knowledge and experience with networks and network protocols.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Probationary period present
Traial Period 3-month
Work location
- 904-0495 Okinawa Tancha Onna son
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
（海外など遠方にお住まいの方、他）
The interview could be held online for the applicants living overseas and outside of Okinawa.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/03/12~2024/06/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
904-0495 Okinawa
Please Submit the documents by uploading HERE*
https://asp.gigacc.com/user/~sa/a1r04kbo7kvudf2tja5cv911ms
(secure file uploading system for handling confidential materials)
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
(First round) Documents screening and aptitude test (Second round) Interview (Third round) Interview *Interviews will be conducted in person or online. Application documents will not be returned. We will destroy them responsibly at our office.
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Notification of result
You will be notified of the results by e-mail.
Contact details
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
HR Recruiting & Training Section
Kohei Saito
recruiting@oist.jp
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